Children's Non-fiction

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…

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…

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…

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…

Squirrels and Other Fur-bearers

by John Burroughs Read by Laura Caldwell 4.3
Squirrels and other Fur-Bearers, a collection of essays by American naturalist and essayist, John Burroughs, provides fascinating insight in…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

Leading Events in the History of the Church

by The Sisters Of Notre Dame Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.7
The first volume in a series of Catholic Church history books written for children. Volume 1 covers the time period from after Our Lord's de…

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…

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…

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

The Wonders of the Jungle

by Sarath Kumar Ghosh Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
How do elephants drink? What is the Law of the Jungle at the water hole? How does an elephant baby learn to feed and learn to swim? How do t…

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