Children's Non-fiction

The Boys' and Girls' Pliny

by Pliny the Elder Read by Foon 4.3
The Natural History of Pliny the Elder is one of the largest single works to have survived from the Roman Empire. The full work consists of …

History of Japan

by Helen Ainslie Smith Read by LibriVox Volunteers
A simplified history of the country of Japan, from ancient Prehistoric times to the late 19th century, written chiefly in words of one sylla…

The Moral Picture Book

by William James McGlothlin Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
A collection of stories is presented here with the intent of teaching children the value of moral behavior. Specific virtues presented inclu…

My Very First Little German Book

by William James McGlothlin Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 4.4
An adorable picture book with 29 little lessons in German. Learn many simple phrases, such as "How big the sea is!" and "Have…

On The Trail

by Lina Beard Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
Lina and Adelia Beard, co-founders of the first American girls' scouting group, originally called the Girl Scout Society, then the Girl Pion…

Girl Scout Collection

by Various Read by Betsie Bush
These articles, pamphlets, and stories relating to the Girls Scouts of America touch on the history, activities, ideals, and traditions of t…

The Birds of the Air

by John Frost Read by Elsie Selwyn
In this book, aimed at children, the author provides a brief profile of 35 different bird species. Strangely for a book titled The Birds of …

A Young Girl's Diary

by Anonymoustranslated Bycedar Paul, Anonymoustranslated By Cedar Paul and William James McGlothlin Read by KHand 4.2
The diary of an upper middle class Austrian girl, this book describes her life between the ages of eleven and fourteen. It's a coming of age…

Ten Boys Who Lived on the Road from Long Ago to Now

by Jane Andrews Read by Virginia Neville
A children’s book that describes the life of ten boys in different historical time periods. The book shows the reader what the daily life of…

The Story of the Thirteen Colonies

by H. A. Guerber Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.3
These short vignettes of American history are written for the young reader. Each one is a little capsule of a person or event. They run fr…

True Stories from History and Biography

by Nathaniel Hawthorne Read by Susan Morin 2.7
In writing this ponderous tome, the author's desire has been to describe the eminent characters and remarkable events of our annals, in such…

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 …

Deer Godchild

by Marguerite Bernard, Marguerite Bernardandedith Serrell and Marguerite Bernard And Edith Serrell Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
A young New-Yorker of twelve heard an appeal for the Fatherless Children of France and his heart was touched. He had no money, but he resolv…

Travel Stories Retold

by Various Read by David Wales 4.2
St. Nicholas was a popular magazine aimed at young folks in the late nineteenth – early twentieth century. Its articles were usually well-w…

Mighty Animals

by Jennie Irene Mix Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.4
Mighty Animals invites young listeners to explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs through engaging and accessible chapters. Written by Je…

History Of Missouri

by Emily Steinestel Macnamara Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3
A simplified history of the state of Missouri, from ancient Prehistoric times to the late 19th century, written chiefly in words of one syll…

Little Folded Hands

by William James McGlothlin Read by JP4KJV 4.7
Little Folded Hands offers a collection of heartfelt Christian prayers designed specifically for children. This audiobook serves as a gentle…

A Child's Book of the Garden

by Arthur Ransome Read by David Wales 3.6
This book is part of the author’s "Nature Books For Children" series (three books), which is probably the best indication of its t…

The Upward Path

by Various Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
From the preface of the book: "To the present time, there has been no collection of stories and poems by Negro writers, which colored c…

Socialist Readings for Children

by John Spargo Read by KevinS
A collection of readings designed more for youngsters aged 12 or older than for children, in my view. The presentation is idealistic and off…

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