Children's Non-fiction

Historic Girlhoods

by Rupert S. Holland Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.9
Biographical sketches of ten girls who became famous before becoming women - some not even making it to womanhood. From Joan of Arc to Cathe…

The Story of Edison and The Wonders of Electricity

by Frank Mundell Read by Steve C 4.5
Despite not having attended conventional school for more than a few months during his childhood, Thomas Alva Edison received a good groundin…

French History for English Children

by Caroline Emelia Stephen Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
French History for English Children offers a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of France's past, tailored specifically for young…

Historical Tales

by Charles Morris and Charles Mclean Andrews Read by Kalynda 4.5
Volume VII of a series containing anecdotes and stories, some well-known, others less so, of particular countries. This seventh volume cover…

Around the World with the Children

by Frank G. Carpenter Read by BettyB 4.8
An introduction to world geography for young and old alike. Topics such as China, Japan, the American Indian, Europe and the oceans on a beg…

Makers of Many Things

by Eva March Tappan Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 4.7
How are friction matches made? How do rags and trees become paper? Who makes the dishes on our tables? Published in 1916, this children's bo…

The Adventures of a Grain of Dust

by Hallam Hawksworth Read by J. M. Smallheer 4.5
This charming book for children is full of interesting facts about all sorts of plants, insects, birds and animals and how they all help to …

Carpenter's Geographical Reader

by Frank G. Carpenter Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
In this book the children are taken by the author upon a personally conducted tour through the most characteristic parts of the South Americ…

Knights of Art

by Amy Steedman Read by Susan Morin 4.5
Knights of Art invites young listeners into the vibrant world of art and the lives of its most celebrated creators. Adapted from Giorgio Vas…

Little Pillows, or Good-Night Thoughts for Little Ones

by Frances Ridley Havergal Read by Jael Baldwin 4.6
Thirty-one little evening devotionals, simple enough for the child audience for which they were written, but also inspiring for adults needi…

The Insect Folk

by Margaret Warner Morley Read by Laura Caldwell 4.8
Through delightful outings with her students, a teacher introduces her class to the fascinating world of insects. She encourages her student…

Going His Way

by Rev. Gerald T. Brennan Read by Maria Therese 5
Going His Way offers a unique approach to spiritual education for children, presenting sermons designed to engage young minds and hearts. Re…

On The Seashore

by R. Cadwallader Smith Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
This gifted nature writer who is so good at describing animals and their habitat and habits here gives us a look at many of the fascinating …

Pond And Stream

by Arthur Ransome Read by David Wales 4.3
This book is part of the author’s "Nature Books For Children" series (three books), which is probably the best indication of its t…

A Book of English Martyrs

by E. M. Wilmot-Buxton Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.9
This volume is a simple narrative suited to children's understanding of the thrilling times when English Catholics suffered for the Faith in…

When They Were Children

by Amy Steedman Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
Sketches about the childhood of many famous men and women, written just for children!

Flower Stories

by Lenore Elizabeth Mulets Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
This volume contains stories, poems, and facts about lots of different flowers, intended for teaching children. It is divided into thirteen …

Stories of Starland

by Mary Proctor Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.9
Henry asks his sister Mary about the sky. She tells him all about the Sun, the Planets, the Moon, Comets and Meteors, and Stars. Mary tells …

Cats by the Way

by Sarah E. Trueblood Read by Jessica Louise 4.3
Between these pages you will find only the good, old-fashioned, every-day cat. No Angora or thoroughbred has been entered here, unless it be…

Really So Stories

by Elizabeth Gordon Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.7
These stories for young people are Really So; they are not made up stories about bears or witches. These are short educational sketches abo…

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