Disasters in Natural World & Kids Audiobooks

Audiobook

Detecting Volcanic Eruptions

by Trudi Strain Trueit ...

Narrated by Charon Normand-Widmer ...

Series series Focus Readers: Detecting Disasters
Unabridged

14 min

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

Disaster by Choice

How our actions turn natural hazards into catastrophes

by Ilan Kelman ...

Narrated by Rupert Bush ...

Unabridged

5 hours 17 min

An earthquake shatters Haiti and a hurricane slices through Texas. We hear that nature runs rampant, seeking to destroy us through these 'natural disasters'. Science recounts a different story, however: disasters are not the consequence of natural causes; they are the consequence of human choices and decisions. we put ourselves in harm's way; we fail to take measures which we know would prevent ... Read more

$13.17 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

An earthquake shatters Haiti and a hurricane slices through Texas. We hear that nature runs rampant, seeking to destroy us through these 'natural disasters'. Science recounts a different story, however: disasters are not the consequence of natural causes; they are the consequence of human choices and decisions. we put ourselves in harm's way; we fail to take measures which we know would prevent
... Read more
Audiobook

Investigating Hurricanes

by Elizabeth Elkins, Marcia Lusted ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Investigating Natural Disasters
Unabridged

28 min

Dangerous winds. Torrential rains. Toppled trees. The roaring winds and sheets of rain brought on by a hurricane can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how these swirling storms form and learn about some of history’s worst hurricanes. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dangerous winds. Torrential rains. Toppled trees. The roaring winds and sheets of rain brought on by a hurricane can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how these swirling storms form and learn about some of history’s worst hurricanes.
... Read more
Audiobook

Worst Earthquakes of All Time, The

by Mary Englar ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Epic Disasters
Unabridged

23 min

A slight tremble shakes the room. Suddenly, a violent force rocks the house's foundation as a crack runs down the street. Earthquake! The shattering effects of these natural disasters have wreaked havoc on people around the world. From Chile to China, stand your ground and explore the worst earthquakes in history. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A slight tremble shakes the room. Suddenly, a violent force rocks the house's foundation as a crack runs down the street. Earthquake! The shattering effects of these natural disasters have wreaked havoc on people around the world. From Chile to China, stand your ground and explore the worst earthquakes in history.
... Read more
Audiobook

Wisdom, the Midway Albatross

Surviving the Japanese Tsunami and Other Dangers for Over 60 Years

by Darcy Pattison ...

Narrated by Greg Robinson ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Children's Animal Book Series
Unabridged

10 min

Survival! The oldest bird in the world had survived plastic pollution, longline fishing, and lead poisoning. But in 2011, she faced one of her hardest challenges: the Japanese tsunami.On March 11, 2011, an earthquake struck off the shore of Japan sending a tsunami wave west to overrun Tōhoku, Japan. It killed thousands and destroyed a nuclear plant. But it also sent a tsunami wave east toward ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Survival! The oldest bird in the world had survived plastic pollution, longline fishing, and lead poisoning. But in 2011, she faced one of her hardest challenges: the Japanese tsunami.On March 11, 2011, an earthquake struck off the shore of Japan sending a tsunami wave west to overrun Tōhoku, Japan. It killed thousands and destroyed a nuclear plant. But it also sent a tsunami wave east toward
... Read more
Audiobook

Anatomy of an Earthquake

by Renée Rebman ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Disasters
Unabridged

39 min

The rumbling ground could only mean one thing: an earthquake. Learn about where and how earthquakes form, how scientists predict them, how structures are built to withstand them, and more. ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The rumbling ground could only mean one thing: an earthquake. Learn about where and how earthquakes form, how scientists predict them, how structures are built to withstand them, and more.
... Read more
Audiobook

World's Worst Earthquakes, The

by John R. Baker ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series World's Worst Natural Disasters
Unabridged

11 min

The windows rattle. The ground shakes. Soon the ground cracks open and buildings come crashing down. It's an earthquake! These shattering natural disasters cause huge amounts of damage wherever they hit. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest earthquakes from around the world. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The windows rattle. The ground shakes. Soon the ground cracks open and buildings come crashing down. It's an earthquake! These shattering natural disasters cause huge amounts of damage wherever they hit. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest earthquakes from around the world.
... Read more
Audiobook

Earthquakes

by Cari Meister ...

Narrated by Dana Flemming ...

Series series Disaster Zone
Unabridged

7 min

In Earthquakes, early fluent readers learn about what happens during an earthquake, including where and why earthquakes happen. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest earthquakes and how to stay safe when the ground starts to rumble.An infographic shows areas of the world most susceptible to earthquakes, and an activity ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Earthquakes, early fluent readers learn about what happens during an earthquake, including where and why earthquakes happen. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest earthquakes and how to stay safe when the ground starts to rumble.An infographic shows areas of the world most susceptible to earthquakes, and an activity
... Read more
Audiobook

Worst Hurricanes of All Time, The

by Terri Dougherty ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Epic Disasters
Unabridged

27 min

Powerful gusts and heavy rains starting in the ocean can mean only one thing: hurricane! The storm’s forceful winds can uproot trees and send cars flitting through the air. From Hurricane Katrina to the Great Hurricane of 1780, stand up to the storm surges and read about the worst hurricanes in history. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Powerful gusts and heavy rains starting in the ocean can mean only one thing: hurricane! The storm’s forceful winds can uproot trees and send cars flitting through the air. From Hurricane Katrina to the Great Hurricane of 1780, stand up to the storm surges and read about the worst hurricanes in history.
... Read more
Audiobook

Al Roker's Extreme Weather

Tornadoes, Typhoons, and Other Weather Phenomena

by Al Roker ...

Narrated by William Harper ...

Unabridged

55 min

New York Times bestselling author, award-winning meteorologist, and Today Show co-anchor Al Roker explores extreme weather phenomena in his first book for kids.Dive deep into a world of fascinating weather with everyone’s favorite meteorologist, Al Roker!With this mesmerizing book that covers a wide range of topics, listeners will learn about the conditions that generate unique weather occurrences ... Read more

$10.99 USD

New York Times bestselling author, award-winning meteorologist, and Today Show co-anchor Al Roker explores extreme weather phenomena in his first book for kids.Dive deep into a world of fascinating weather with everyone’s favorite meteorologist, Al Roker!With this mesmerizing book that covers a wide range of topics, listeners will learn about the conditions that generate unique weather occurrences
... Read more
Audiobook

Investigating Earthquakes

by Elizabeth Elkins ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Investigating Natural Disasters
Unabridged

27 min

Dangerous landslides. Collapsed buildings. Blazing fires. The violent shaking of earthquakes can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how these catastrophes form and learn about some of history’s worst earthquakes. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dangerous landslides. Collapsed buildings. Blazing fires. The violent shaking of earthquakes can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how these catastrophes form and learn about some of history’s worst earthquakes.
... Read more
Audiobook

Blizzards

by Cari Meister ...

Narrated by Dana Flemming ...

Series series Disaster Zone
Unabridged

6 min

In Blizzards, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that turn a gentle snowstorm into a disastrous blizzard. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest blizzards and how to stay safe in blizzard conditions.An infographic illustrates how moisture turns to snow, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Blizzards, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that turn a gentle snowstorm into a disastrous blizzard. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest blizzards and how to stay safe in blizzard conditions.An infographic illustrates how moisture turns to snow, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend
... Read more
Audiobook

America’s Most Notorious Natural Disasters

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Bill Caufield ...

Unabridged

6 hours 30 min

It had taken about 40 years for Chicago to grow from a small settlement of about 300 people into a thriving metropolis with a population of 300,000, but in just two days in 1871, much of that progress was burned to the ground. In arguably the most famous fire in American history, a blaze in the southwestern section of Chicago began to burn out of control on the night of October 8, 1871.In 2005, ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

It had taken about 40 years for Chicago to grow from a small settlement of about 300 people into a thriving metropolis with a population of 300,000, but in just two days in 1871, much of that progress was burned to the ground. In arguably the most famous fire in American history, a blaze in the southwestern section of Chicago began to burn out of control on the night of October 8, 1871.In 2005,
... Read more
Audiobook

Underground Fire

by Sally M. Walker ...

Narrated by Jennifer Jill Araya ...

Unabridged

3 hours 41 min

"It is November 13, 1909, and the coal miners of Cherry, Illinois, head to work with lunch pails in hand, just like any other day. By seven a.m., 484 of these men are underground, starting jobs that range from taking care of the mules that haul coal to operating cages that raise and lower workers and coal to chiseling out rocks and coal from the tunnels of the mine. With the electrical system ... Read more

$24.99 USD

"It is November 13, 1909, and the coal miners of Cherry, Illinois, head to work with lunch pails in hand, just like any other day. By seven a.m., 484 of these men are underground, starting jobs that range from taking care of the mules that haul coal to operating cages that raise and lower workers and coal to chiseling out rocks and coal from the tunnels of the mine. With the electrical system
... Read more
Audiobook

Hindenburg Explosion, The

Core Events of a Disaster in the Air

by Steven Otfinoski ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series What Went Wrong?
Unabridged

27 min

Before commercial airplanes became a common form of travel, giant airships were a popular mode of long distance transportation for those who could afford it. But airships could be quite dangerous. In an instant, they could explode or catch fire. Explore what happened when the Hindenburg ignited and became a flaming fireball in the sky. Could anyone survive such a horrific disaster? ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Before commercial airplanes became a common form of travel, giant airships were a popular mode of long distance transportation for those who could afford it. But airships could be quite dangerous. In an instant, they could explode or catch fire. Explore what happened when the Hindenburg ignited and became a flaming fireball in the sky. Could anyone survive such a horrific disaster?
... Read more
Audiobook

Supervivencia para Principiantes

by Rafael Craft ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Simón G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 31 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.¿Estás preparado para lo inesperado?Supervivencia para Principiantes es la guía esencial para cualquier persona que quiera aprender a enfrentarse con confianza a situaciones extremas. Ya sea que te encuentres perdido en la naturaleza, atrapado en una emergencia urbana o simplemente quieras estar listo para cualquier imprevisto, este libro te ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.¿Estás preparado para lo inesperado?Supervivencia para Principiantes es la guía esencial para cualquier persona que quiera aprender a enfrentarse con confianza a situaciones extremas. Ya sea que te encuentres perdido en la naturaleza, atrapado en una emergencia urbana o simplemente quieras estar listo para cualquier imprevisto, este libro te
... 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

What Was the Great Chicago Fire?

by Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ ...

Narrated by Minka Wiltz ...

Series series What Was?
Unabridged

1 hour 10 min

Did the Great Chicago Fire really start after a cow kicked over a lantern in a barn? Find out the truth in this addition to the What Was? series.On Sunday, October 8, 1871, a fire started on the south side of Chicago. A long drought made the neighborhood go up in flames. And practically everything that could go wrong did. Firemen first went to the wrong location. Fierce winds helped the blaze jump ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Did the Great Chicago Fire really start after a cow kicked over a lantern in a barn? Find out the truth in this addition to the What Was? series.On Sunday, October 8, 1871, a fire started on the south side of Chicago. A long drought made the neighborhood go up in flames. And practically everything that could go wrong did. Firemen first went to the wrong location. Fierce winds helped the blaze jump
... 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
Audiobook

What Were the Shark Attacks of 1916?

by Nico Medina, Who HQ ...

Narrated by André Santana ...

Series series What Was?
Unabridged

1 hour 2 min

The panic-filled summer of 1916, when multiple deadly shark attacks shocked the nation, is chronicled in this gripping addition to the New York Times Best-Selling What Was? series.On July 1, 1916, witnesses watched in horror as twenty-eight-year-old Charles Vansant was attacked and killed by a shark in shallow water off Beach Haven, New Jersey—the first recorded shark attack in American history. ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The panic-filled summer of 1916, when multiple deadly shark attacks shocked the nation, is chronicled in this gripping addition to the New York Times Best-Selling What Was? series.On July 1, 1916, witnesses watched in horror as twenty-eight-year-old Charles Vansant was attacked and killed by a shark in shallow water off Beach Haven, New Jersey—the first recorded shark attack in American history.
... 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

$8.99 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

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.
... Read more

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