Disasters in Natural World & Kids Audiobooks

Audiobook

Worst Volcanic Eruptions of All Time, The

by Suzanne Garbe ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Epic Disasters
Unabridged

27 min

With a violent explosion, a volcano erupts, endangering all life within miles. Ash clouds the sky and red-hot lava slides across the ground. From Mount Vesuvius to the Ring of Fire, brave the fiery landscape and learn about the worst volcanoes in history. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

With a violent explosion, a volcano erupts, endangering all life within miles. Ash clouds the sky and red-hot lava slides across the ground. From Mount Vesuvius to the Ring of Fire, brave the fiery landscape and learn about the worst volcanoes in history.
... Read more
Audiobook

Chasing Eruptions

How Volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft Helped Save 60,000 Lives-But Lost Their Own

by Curtis Manley ...

Narrated by Daniel Henning ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

The gripping story of volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft, perfect for armchair adventurers who loved The Mona Lisa Vanishes and Becoming Muhammad Ali. Complete with extensive backmatter for school and at-home conversations.This beautiful biography in verse is about two French scientists who changed what we know about volcanoes. Katia, a curious girl who collected pebbles and dreamed of ... Read more

$15.99 USD

The gripping story of volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft, perfect for armchair adventurers who loved The Mona Lisa Vanishes and Becoming Muhammad Ali. Complete with extensive backmatter for school and at-home conversations.This beautiful biography in verse is about two French scientists who changed what we know about volcanoes. Katia, a curious girl who collected pebbles and dreamed of
... Read more
Audiobook

Children of the Dust Bowl: The True Story of the School at Weedpatch Camp

by Jerry Stanley ...

Narrated by Fred Sullivan ...

Unabridged

1 hour 24 min

This true story took place at the emergency farm-labor camp immortalized in Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath. Ostracized as "dumb Okies," the children of Dust Bowl migrant laborers went without school--until Superintendent Leo Hart and 50 Okie kids built their own school in a nearby field. "The story is inspiring, and Stanley has recorded the details with passion and dignity. An excellent ... Read more

$8.00 USD

This true story took place at the emergency farm-labor camp immortalized in Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath. Ostracized as "dumb Okies," the children of Dust Bowl migrant laborers went without school--until Superintendent Leo Hart and 50 Okie kids built their own school in a nearby field. "The story is inspiring, and Stanley has recorded the details with passion and dignity. An excellent
... Read more
Audiobook

Sinkholes

by Vanessa Black ...

Narrated by Dana Flemming ...

Series series Disaster Zone
Unabridged

7 min

In Sinkholes, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that lead to and result from catastrophic sinkholes. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest sinkholes and how to stay safe in areas with sinkholes.An infographic illustrates how a sinkhole forms, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Sinkholes, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that lead to and result from catastrophic sinkholes. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest sinkholes and how to stay safe in areas with sinkholes.An infographic illustrates how a sinkhole forms, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery.
... Read more
Audiobook

Search and Rescue Teams

Saving People in Danger

by Justin Petersen ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series EMERGENCY!
Unabridged

23 min

When a boy is lost in the wilderness, it’s time for the experts to go to work. Curious readers can first learn how Search and Rescue teams prepare to search for lost people or help those whose lives are in danger. Then they can go on an exciting ride along to see how these brave people work to find people or save them in emergency situations. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

When a boy is lost in the wilderness, it’s time for the experts to go to work. Curious readers can first learn how Search and Rescue teams prepare to search for lost people or help those whose lives are in danger. Then they can go on an exciting ride along to see how these brave people work to find people or save them in emergency situations.
... Read more
Audiobook

Fire Escape

How Animals and Plants Survive Wildfires

by Jessica Stremer ...

Narrated by Chloe Cannon ...

Unabridged

1 hour 53 min

A captivating overview of the clever ways animals detect, respond, and adapt to wildfires, as well as how climate change is affecting the frequency and severity of these devastating events in nature.Goats and beavers. Drones and parachutes. Pinecones and beetles. What do they have in common? Believe it or not, they are all crucial tools in fighting, preventing, and adapting to wildfires!These ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A captivating overview of the clever ways animals detect, respond, and adapt to wildfires, as well as how climate change is affecting the frequency and severity of these devastating events in nature.Goats and beavers. Drones and parachutes. Pinecones and beetles. What do they have in common? Believe it or not, they are all crucial tools in fighting, preventing, and adapting to wildfires!These
... Read more
Audiobook

Hurricanes

by Cari Meister ...

Narrated by Dana Flemming ...

Series series Disaster Zone
Unabridged

6 min

In Hurricanes, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that turn a thunderstorm into a full-blown hurricane. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest hurricanes and how to stay safe in hurricane conditions.An infographic illustrates where hurricanes most often form, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Hurricanes, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that turn a thunderstorm into a full-blown hurricane. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest hurricanes and how to stay safe in hurricane conditions.An infographic illustrates where hurricanes most often form, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend
... Read more
Audiobook

World's Worst Hurricanes, The

by John R. Baker ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series World's Worst Natural Disasters
Unabridged

11 min

The winds pick up while heavy waves crash on the beach. A few hours later screaming winds and driving rain tear up the coastline. It's a hurricane! With winds reaching hundreds of miles per hour, these devastating storms can cause immense amounts of damage. Readers can learn all about history's biggest, deadliest hurricanes from around the world. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The winds pick up while heavy waves crash on the beach. A few hours later screaming winds and driving rain tear up the coastline. It's a hurricane! With winds reaching hundreds of miles per hour, these devastating storms can cause immense amounts of damage. Readers can learn all about history's biggest, deadliest hurricanes from around the world.
... Read more
Audiobook

Droughts

by Cari Meister ...

Narrated by Dana Flemming ...

Series series Disaster Zone
Unabridged

6 min

In Droughts, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that lead to and result from catastrophic water shortage. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest droughts and how to help prevent them.An infographic illustrates areas of the world at risk for drought, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Droughts, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that lead to and result from catastrophic water shortage. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest droughts and how to help prevent them.An infographic illustrates areas of the world at risk for drought, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery
... Read more
Audiobook

Droughts

Be Aware and Prepare

by Martha Rustad ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Weather Aware
Unabridged

5 min

It hasn’t rained in weeks. Crops are wilting, and the grass is dry. Rivers run low. Is it a drought? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what’s to come? Droughts: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

It hasn’t rained in weeks. Crops are wilting, and the grass is dry. Rivers run low. Is it a drought? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what’s to come? Droughts: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers.
... Read more
Audiobook

1918 Flu Pandemic, The

by Katherine Krohn ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Unabridged

15 min

Tells the story of the 1918 outbreak of a mysterious influenza virus that killed millions of people worldwide, making it the deadliest pandemic in history. Written in graphic-novel format. ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Tells the story of the 1918 outbreak of a mysterious influenza virus that killed millions of people worldwide, making it the deadliest pandemic in history. Written in graphic-novel format.
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Audiobook

Tsunamis

by Anne Wendorff ...

Narrated by Keith McCarthy ...

Series series Extreme Weather
Unabridged

5 min

Underwater earthquakes, volcanoes, and mudslides can cause tsunami waves that reach land and wreak havoc. Children will learn how tsunamis develop, how they are detected, and their devastating impact on communities. ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Underwater earthquakes, volcanoes, and mudslides can cause tsunami waves that reach land and wreak havoc. Children will learn how tsunamis develop, how they are detected, and their devastating impact on communities.
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Audiobook

World's Worst Floods, The

by John R. Baker ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series World's Worst Natural Disasters
Unabridged

12 min

The sky darkens and it begins to rain. Hours later the rain still falls heavily. Somewhere a dam bursts and a wall of water surges downstream. It's a flood! These powerful natural disasters can wash away cars, trees, and even people's homes. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest floods from around the world. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The sky darkens and it begins to rain. Hours later the rain still falls heavily. Somewhere a dam bursts and a wall of water surges downstream. It's a flood! These powerful natural disasters can wash away cars, trees, and even people's homes. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest floods from around the world.
... Read more
Audiobook

Meet Your Community Workers

by Karen Latchana Kenney ...

Narrated by Alice Rea ...

Series series Meet Your Community Workers
Unabridged

48 min

Inspire your students to know and appreciate their community workers with this illustrated nonfiction series. Easy-to-read text explains the workers' tasks and clarifies their roles in society. Bright illustrations introduce clearly the concept of community. A perfect supplement to any social studies curriculum. ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Inspire your students to know and appreciate their community workers with this illustrated nonfiction series. Easy-to-read text explains the workers' tasks and clarifies their roles in society. Bright illustrations introduce clearly the concept of community. A perfect supplement to any social studies curriculum.
... Read more
Audiobook

Smoke Jumpers

by Clara Cella ...

Narrated by Book Buddy Digital Media ...

Series series Dangerous Jobs (UpDog Books ™)
Unabridged

3 min

Smoke jumpers jump out of aircraft to fight wildfires in remote locations. They work as a team to keep people safe. Learn about their gear, their techniques, and the dangers these firefighting heroes face. ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Smoke jumpers jump out of aircraft to fight wildfires in remote locations. They work as a team to keep people safe. Learn about their gear, their techniques, and the dangers these firefighting heroes face.
... Read more
Audiobook

Floods

Be Aware and Prepare

by Renée Gray-Wilburn ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Weather Aware
Unabridged

5 min

It’s raining heavily. Water rushes along the streets and collects in pools on the lawns. Rivers rise. Is it a flood? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what’s to come? Floods: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

It’s raining heavily. Water rushes along the streets and collects in pools on the lawns. Rivers rise. Is it a flood? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what’s to come? Floods: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers.
... Read more
Audiobook

Challenger

by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst ...

Narrated by Dana Flemming ...

Series series Man-Made Disasters
Unabridged

3 min

In Challenger, early fluent readers will learn about the science behind the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore what we have learned in the wake of this disaster.An infographic illustrates the parts of the Space Shuttle Challenger, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Challenger, early fluent readers will learn about the science behind the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore what we have learned in the wake of this disaster.An infographic illustrates the parts of the Space Shuttle Challenger, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery.
... Read more
Audiobook

The Sixth Extinction (Young Readers Adaptation)

An Unnatural History

by Elizabeth Kolbert ...

Narrated by Eunice Wong ...

Unabridged

6 hours 4 min

In this young readers edition of the New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–winning The Sixth Extinction, Elizabeth Kolbert tells us why and how human beings have altered life on the planet in a way no species has before.Over the last half a billion years, there have been five mass extinctions, when the diversity of life on earth suddenly and dramatically contracted. Scientists around the ... Read more

$19.99 USD

In this young readers edition of the New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–winning The Sixth Extinction, Elizabeth Kolbert tells us why and how human beings have altered life on the planet in a way no species has before.Over the last half a billion years, there have been five mass extinctions, when the diversity of life on earth suddenly and dramatically contracted. Scientists around the
... Read more
Audiobook

Tornadoes

Be Aware and Prepare

by Martha Rustad ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Weather Aware
Unabridged

6 min

Lightning flashes, and dark clouds spin. A sound like a train or jet engine fills the air. Is it a tornado? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what’s to come? Tornadoes: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Lightning flashes, and dark clouds spin. A sound like a train or jet engine fills the air. Is it a tornado? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what’s to come? Tornadoes: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers.
... Read more
Audiobook

Detecting Disasters

Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Tornadoes and more

by Various ...

Narrated by Charon Normand-Widmer ...

Unabridged

56 min

This close-up look at how scientists keep people safe by predicting and studying natural disasters teaches listeners about hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and more. Each audiobook examines notable examples of disasters from the past, the cutting-edge technology scientists are using today, and the science behind these natural disasters. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this educational ... Read more

$9.99 USD

This close-up look at how scientists keep people safe by predicting and studying natural disasters teaches listeners about hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and more. Each audiobook examines notable examples of disasters from the past, the cutting-edge technology scientists are using today, and the science behind these natural disasters. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this educational
... Read more
Audiobook

Firefighters at Work

by Karen Latchana Kenney ...

Narrated by Alice Rea ...

Series series Meet Your Community Workers
Unabridged

7 min

The Meet Your Community Workers illustrated nonfiction book Firefighters at Work teaches young readers about the education, tasks, tools, and role in society of firefighters. Easy-to-read text combines with colorful illustrations to provide entertainment and facts for even the youngest audience. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades PreK-4. ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Meet Your Community Workers illustrated nonfiction book Firefighters at Work teaches young readers about the education, tasks, tools, and role in society of firefighters. Easy-to-read text combines with colorful illustrations to provide entertainment and facts for even the youngest audience. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades PreK-4.
... Read more
Audiobook

The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition

Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Genetic Code

by Walter Isaacson ...

Narrated by Kathe Mazur ...

Unabridged

7 hours 38 min

Walter Isaacson’s #1 New York Times bestselling history of our third scientific revolution: CRISPR, gene editing, and the quest to understand the code of life itself, is now adapted for young readers!When Jennifer Doudna was a sixth grader in Hilo, Hawaii, she came home from school one afternoon and found a book on her bed. It was The Double Helix, James Watson’s account of how he and Francis ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Walter Isaacson’s #1 New York Times bestselling history of our third scientific revolution: CRISPR, gene editing, and the quest to understand the code of life itself, is now adapted for young readers!When Jennifer Doudna was a sixth grader in Hilo, Hawaii, she came home from school one afternoon and found a book on her bed. It was The Double Helix, James Watson’s account of how he and Francis
... Read more
Audiobook

Hurricanes

Be Aware and Prepare

by Renée Gray-Wilburn ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Weather Aware
Unabridged

5 min

Rain falls in sheets. The wind howls, bends trees, and tosses objects through the air. Is it a hurricane? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what’s to come? Hurricanes: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Rain falls in sheets. The wind howls, bends trees, and tosses objects through the air. Is it a hurricane? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what’s to come? Hurricanes: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers.
... Read more
Audiobook

Superpower Dogs: Henry

Avalanche Rescue Dog

by Cosmic ...

Narrated by Corey Carthew ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

Join Henry, one of the stars of the IMAX film Superpower Dogs, as he emBARKS on a journey to become an avalanche rescue dog in this gripping true story, perfect for fans of Max!In Whistler, British Columbia, dogs can be found riding chairlifts, perched on skiers' shoulders, and even descending from helicopters--all in the race against time to save people caught in the path of an avalanche. Meet ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Join Henry, one of the stars of the IMAX film Superpower Dogs, as he emBARKS on a journey to become an avalanche rescue dog in this gripping true story, perfect for fans of Max!In Whistler, British Columbia, dogs can be found riding chairlifts, perched on skiers' shoulders, and even descending from helicopters--all in the race against time to save people caught in the path of an avalanche. Meet
... Read more

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