Disasters in Natural World & Kids Audiobooks

Audiobook

Anatomy of a Plane Crash

by Amie Leavitt ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Disasters
Unabridged

38 min

Air travel is one of the safest methods of transportation, but when a disaster happens, it captures the public's imagination. Learn about how airplanes are built, how researchers investigate a crash, how engineers are making planes safer, and more. ... Read more

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Air travel is one of the safest methods of transportation, but when a disaster happens, it captures the public's imagination. Learn about how airplanes are built, how researchers investigate a crash, how engineers are making planes safer, and more.
... Read more
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

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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

Detecting Tornadoes

by Marne Ventura ...

Narrated by Charon Normand-Widmer ...

Series series Focus Readers: Detecting Disasters
Unabridged

14 min

Examines how scientists study tornadoes. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection. ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Examines how scientists study tornadoes. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.
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Audiobook

Challenger Explosion, The

by Heather Adamson ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Unabridged

11 min

Tells the story of Christa McAuliffe and the six other NASA astronauts who lost their lives in the Challenger space shuttle disaster on January 28, 1986. ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Tells the story of Christa McAuliffe and the six other NASA astronauts who lost their lives in the Challenger space shuttle disaster on January 28, 1986.
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Audiobook

Avalanches

by Vanessa Black ...

Narrated by Dana Flemming ...

Series series Disaster Zone
Unabridged

6 min

In Avalanches, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that turn a snowy slope into a dangerous slide. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest avalanches and how to stay safe in avalanche conditions.An infographic illustrates how an avalanche forms, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Avalanches, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that turn a snowy slope into a dangerous slide. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest avalanches and how to stay safe in avalanche conditions.An infographic illustrates how an avalanche forms, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery.
... Read more
Audiobook

World's Worst Tornadoes, The

by John R. Baker ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series World's Worst Natural Disasters
Unabridged

11 min

The sky grows dark. Lightning flashes. Thunder booms. Soon a wailing siren fills the air. It's a tornado! With wind speeds up to 300 miles per hour, these dangerous storms destroy everything in their paths. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest tornadoes from around the world. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The sky grows dark. Lightning flashes. Thunder booms. Soon a wailing siren fills the air. It's a tornado! With wind speeds up to 300 miles per hour, these dangerous storms destroy everything in their paths. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest tornadoes from around the world.
... Read more
Audiobook

BASEBALL JOE IN THE CENTRAL LEAGUE (UNABRIDGED)

by LESTER CHADWICK ...

Narrated by Jeannie Mitchell ...

Unabridged

5 hours 7 min

Baseball Joe Matson's great ambition is to become a professional baseball pitcher. The Baseball Joe series follows his career as he seeks to attain his goal. In this fourth volume, Joe accepts a contract to play baseball professionally, and leaves Yale to play on the Pittston team for the Central League, a "bush league" in the professional baseball hierarchy. Joe's career is helped by "Pop" Dutton ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Baseball Joe Matson's great ambition is to become a professional baseball pitcher. The Baseball Joe series follows his career as he seeks to attain his goal. In this fourth volume, Joe accepts a contract to play baseball professionally, and leaves Yale to play on the Pittston team for the Central League, a "bush league" in the professional baseball hierarchy. Joe's career is helped by "Pop" Dutton
... Read more
Audiobook

Rescue of the Bounty (Young Readers Edition)

Disaster and Survival in Superstorm Sandy

by Douglas A. Campbell, Michael J. Tougias ...

Narrated by Alex Boyles ...

Series Audiobook 6 - The True Rescue Series
Unabridged

3 hours 50 min

Book six in the True Rescue series for young readers, this pulse-pounding account of disaster and survival at sea follows the HMS Bounty whose fateful course through Superstorm Sandy would lead to one of the most heroic Coast Guard rescue missions ever.On October 23, 2012, with Superstorm Sandy fast approaching, Captain Robin Walbridge made the fateful decision to sail the HMS Bounty from New ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Book six in the True Rescue series for young readers, this pulse-pounding account of disaster and survival at sea follows the HMS Bounty whose fateful course through Superstorm Sandy would lead to one of the most heroic Coast Guard rescue missions ever.On October 23, 2012, with Superstorm Sandy fast approaching, Captain Robin Walbridge made the fateful decision to sail the HMS Bounty from New
... Read more
Audiobook

Tsunamis

by Cari Meister ...

Narrated by Dana Flemming ...

Series series Disaster Zone
Unabridged

6 min

In Tsunamis, early fluent readers learn what happens during a tsunami, including how tsunamis form and where they most often occur. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest tsunamis and how to stay safe when a tsunami approaches.An infographic illustrates how an underwater earthquake can spawn a tsunami, and an activity ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Tsunamis, early fluent readers learn what happens during a tsunami, including how tsunamis form and where they most often occur. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest tsunamis and how to stay safe when a tsunami approaches.An infographic illustrates how an underwater earthquake can spawn a tsunami, and an activity
... Read more

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