Children's Non-fiction

The Tree-Dwellers

by Katharine Elizabeth Dopp Read by J. M. Smallheer 4.8
Katharine E. Dopp was well-known as a teacher and writer of children's textbooks at the turn of the 20th Century. She was among the first e…

Seed-Babies

by Margaret Warner Morley Read by SweetHome 4.8
Seed Babies piques the child's interest about how seeds grow. It provides interesting information about seeds in a conversational style bet…

Hurlbut’s Bible Lessons

by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
Hurlbut’s Bible Lessons offers a structured approach to understanding the Bible, designed for young adults and children. This comprehensive …

A Crown for Joanna

by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy Read by Maria Therese 4.4
She was born a princess, heir to her father’s kingdom of Portugal, and she might at will have reigned from almost any throne in Europe. But …

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…

Insect Adventures

by Jean-Henri Fabre Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.3
This book is composed of selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques,” retold for childre…

An Elementary Study of Insects

by Leonard Haseman Read by Jeffery 4.5
An overview of notable insect groups intended for the young reader. Focus is on economically important insects. (Summary by Jeffery Smith)

Our Little Austrian Cousin

by Florence E. Mendel Read by Julia Niedermaier 5
In this volume I have endeavored to give my young readers a clearer and a more intimate knowledge than is usually possessed of the vast terr…

Young Folks' History of Germany

by Charlotte Mary Yonge Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
An entertaining history for "young folks", covering the history of Germany from the ancient tribes of pre-Roman times to Wilhelm I…

The Principles of the Christian Religion

by Philip Doddridge Read by InTheDesert 5
The little verses now before the reader were written at the desire of my most worthy and honoured friend, the Reverend Mr. Clark of St. Alba…

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…

Carpenter's World Travels

by Frank G. Carpenter Read by BettyB 4.2
A travelogue through the countries of France, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden for young and old alike. Interesting big cities a…

Keep-Well Stories for Little Folks

by May Farinholt Jones Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
"The child's mind dwells constantly in the realm of imagination; dry facts are too prosaic to enter this realm. The "Land of Story…

Pond And Stream

by Arthur Ransome Read by David Wales 5
This book is part of the author’s "Nature Books For Children" series (three books), which is probably the best indication of its t…

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…

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…

Scotland's Story

by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall Read by James R. Hedrick 5
Scotland's Story: A History Of Scotland For Boys And Girls is both a history of Scotland as well as delving into some of its legends. Writte…

Romulus

by Jacob Abbott Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.9
Jacob Abbott wrote many historical books for children. He was careful to ensure historical accuracy, and as he said himself in the preface t…

When They Were Children

by Amy Steedman Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
Sketches about the childhood of many famous men and women, written just for children!

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 …

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