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Her Eyes Were on the Stars
- By: Jennifer Sommer
- Narrated by: Sophia Kia
- Length: 15 mins
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As a child, Nancy Grace Roman moved from home to home. The only constant? The nighttime sky. She loved the stars and knew from a young age that she wanted to become an astronomer. But could she, during a time when many women weren’t even allowed into colleges? Nancy Grace found a way to overcome each barrier placed before her. Her persistence paid off when she was named the first female executive as Chief of Astronomy at the newly created National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA in 1959. It was here she faced her biggest challenge to date
By: Jennifer Sommer
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Unsinkable Lucile - How a Farm Girl Became the Queen of Fashion and Survived the Titanic
- By: Hugh Brewster
- Narrated by: Patricia Rodriguez
- Length: 40 mins
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Before Coco and Christian, there was Lucile. She was one of the world's most glamorous women and the most famous fashionista of the Edwardian age. Yet, couturiere Lucile, Lady Duff Gordon was born plain Lucy Sutherland and grew up in a stone farmhouse in Ontario, Canada. How she went from a backwoods farm to presiding over an international fashion empire is a remarkable story of unshakeable determination and female achievement at a time when it was thought that a woman's place was in the home.
By: Hugh Brewster
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The Heartbeat Drum
- The Story of Carol Powder, Cree Drummer and Activist
- By: Deidre Havrelock
- Narrated by: Kyla Garcia
- Length: 11 mins
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Whenever young Carol sang along to her family’s music, her heart felt light and full of joy. Learning from her great-grandfather, Moshum, Carol listened closely to the drums’ heartbeat until one day, Moshum made her a drum of her very own.
By: Deidre Havrelock
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The Water Lady
- How Darlene Arviso Helps a Thirsty Navajo Nation
- By: Alice B. McGinty
- Narrated by: Roger Willie
- Length: 17 mins
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Underneath the New Mexico sky, a Navajo boy named Cody finds that his family's barrels of water are empty. He checks the chicken coop—nothing. He walks down the road to the horses' watering hole. Dry. Meanwhile, a few miles away, Darlene Arviso drives a school bus and picks up students for school. After dropping them off, she heads to another job: she drives her big yellow tanker truck to the water tower, fills it with three thousand gallons of water, and returns to the reservation, bringing water to Cody's family, and many, many others.
By: Alice B. McGinty
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Counting the Stars
- The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician
- By: Lesa Cline-Ransome
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
- Length: 20 mins
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Before John Glenn orbited the Earth or astronauts walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used their knowledge, pencils, adding machines, and writing paper to calculate the orbital mechanics needed to launch spacecraft. Katherine Johnson was one of these mathematicians who used trajectories and complex equations to chart the space program. Even as Virginia’s Jim Crow laws were in place in the early 1950s, Katherine worked analyzing data at the NACA (later NASA) Langley laboratory.
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Who Was Abigail Adams?
- By: True Kelley, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Ann Marie Lee
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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Abigail Adams was a strong woman far ahead of her time. She urged her husband, President John Adams, to "remember the ladies" and despite having no formal education herself, she later advocated for equal education in public schools for both boys and girls. She was also the first First Lady to live in the White House! This biography tells the story of Abigail Adams and her role in America's Revolutionary War period.
By: True Kelley, and others
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Her Eyes Were on the Stars
- By: Jennifer Sommer
- Narrated by: Sophia Kia
- Length: 15 mins
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As a child, Nancy Grace Roman moved from home to home. The only constant? The nighttime sky. She loved the stars and knew from a young age that she wanted to become an astronomer. But could she, during a time when many women weren’t even allowed into colleges? Nancy Grace found a way to overcome each barrier placed before her. Her persistence paid off when she was named the first female executive as Chief of Astronomy at the newly created National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA in 1959. It was here she faced her biggest challenge to date
By: Jennifer Sommer
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Unsinkable Lucile - How a Farm Girl Became the Queen of Fashion and Survived the Titanic
- By: Hugh Brewster
- Narrated by: Patricia Rodriguez
- Length: 40 mins
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Before Coco and Christian, there was Lucile. She was one of the world's most glamorous women and the most famous fashionista of the Edwardian age. Yet, couturiere Lucile, Lady Duff Gordon was born plain Lucy Sutherland and grew up in a stone farmhouse in Ontario, Canada. How she went from a backwoods farm to presiding over an international fashion empire is a remarkable story of unshakeable determination and female achievement at a time when it was thought that a woman's place was in the home.
By: Hugh Brewster
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The Heartbeat Drum
- The Story of Carol Powder, Cree Drummer and Activist
- By: Deidre Havrelock
- Narrated by: Kyla Garcia
- Length: 11 mins
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Whenever young Carol sang along to her family’s music, her heart felt light and full of joy. Learning from her great-grandfather, Moshum, Carol listened closely to the drums’ heartbeat until one day, Moshum made her a drum of her very own.
By: Deidre Havrelock
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The Water Lady
- How Darlene Arviso Helps a Thirsty Navajo Nation
- By: Alice B. McGinty
- Narrated by: Roger Willie
- Length: 17 mins
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Underneath the New Mexico sky, a Navajo boy named Cody finds that his family's barrels of water are empty. He checks the chicken coop—nothing. He walks down the road to the horses' watering hole. Dry. Meanwhile, a few miles away, Darlene Arviso drives a school bus and picks up students for school. After dropping them off, she heads to another job: she drives her big yellow tanker truck to the water tower, fills it with three thousand gallons of water, and returns to the reservation, bringing water to Cody's family, and many, many others.
By: Alice B. McGinty
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Counting the Stars
- The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician
- By: Lesa Cline-Ransome
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
- Length: 20 mins
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Before John Glenn orbited the Earth or astronauts walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used their knowledge, pencils, adding machines, and writing paper to calculate the orbital mechanics needed to launch spacecraft. Katherine Johnson was one of these mathematicians who used trajectories and complex equations to chart the space program. Even as Virginia’s Jim Crow laws were in place in the early 1950s, Katherine worked analyzing data at the NACA (later NASA) Langley laboratory.
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Who Was Abigail Adams?
- By: True Kelley, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Ann Marie Lee
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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Abigail Adams was a strong woman far ahead of her time. She urged her husband, President John Adams, to "remember the ladies" and despite having no formal education herself, she later advocated for equal education in public schools for both boys and girls. She was also the first First Lady to live in the White House! This biography tells the story of Abigail Adams and her role in America's Revolutionary War period.
By: True Kelley, and others
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Who Was Queen Victoria?
- By: Jim Gigliotti
- Narrated by: Jayne Entwistle
- Length: 53 mins
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Her reign of 63 years and seven months is known as the Victorian Era, a period of industrial, cultural, scientific, and political change that was marked by a great expansion of the British Empire. But Victoria was raised under close supervision and near isolation until she became Queen of the United Kingdom at the young age of 18. She married her first cousin, Albert, and had nine children who married into families across Europe.
By: Jim Gigliotti
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50 Fearless Women Who Made American History
- An American History Book for Kids
- By: Jenifer Bazzit
- Narrated by: Therese Plummer
- Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins
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50 women who shaped American history - how will they inspire you? Women have always been at the forefront of American history - and now it's time to hear their stories! This look into American history for kids is bursting with engaging biographies that explore the lives of these inspiring women from different backgrounds and a wide array of fields.
By: Jenifer Bazzit
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Ella Fitzgerald, Jane Austen, Coco Chanel, Muhammad Ali (German edition)
- Little People, Big Dreams 2
- By: María Isabel Sánchez Vegara
- Narrated by: Peter Lontzek, Dirk Petrick
- Length: 31 mins
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"Little People, Big Dreams" erzählt von den Lebensgeschichten beeindruckender Persönlichkeiten: Ob Sängerin, Schriftstellerin, Modedesignerin oder Sportler, sie alle haben Großes vollbracht. Dabei begann alles, als sie noch klein waren - mit Mut und großen Träumen.
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Maya Moore
- By: Abby Colich
- Narrated by: anonymous
- Length: 2 mins
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Maya Moore is a standout forward in the WNBA. Learn about her childhood and her rise to becoming a basketball superstar.
By: Abby Colich
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The Untold Story of Annie Turnbo Malone: Hair Care Millionaire
- First but Forgotten
- By: Dr. Artika R. Tyner
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 15 mins
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Most people know about Madam C.J. Walker’s success selling hair care products for Black women in the early 1900s. Before she started her own business, though, she worked for Annie Turnbo Malone. Malone had built a huge business creating hair care and cosmetic products for Black women.
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Sachiko
- A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story
- By: Caren B. Stelson
- Narrated by: Katherine Fenton, John Chancer
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
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This striking work of narrative nonfiction tells the true story of six-year-old Sachiko Yasui's survival of the Nagasaki atomic bomb on August 9, 1945 and the heartbreaking and lifelong aftermath. Having conducted extensive interviews with Sachiko Yasui, Caren Stelson shares the true story of a young girl who survived the atomic bomb and chronicles her long journey to find peace. This special book offers listeners a remarkable new perspective on the final moments of World War II and their aftermath.
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A beautiful life
- By Anonymous User on 25-10-23
By: Caren B. Stelson
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Anne Frank: A Kids' Book About Hope
- Mini Movers and Shakers, Book 6
- By: Mary Nhin, Grow Grit Press
- Narrated by: Renee Brame
- Length: 9 mins
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In the new Mini Movers and Shakers children’s book series comes a cast of characters who have failed yet succeeded despite overwhelming obstacles. Find out what happens in this kid’s book about keeping your hope. Sometimes, we are faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. But with grit and hard work, one can achieve great things! Mini Movers and Shakers was developed to inspire children to dream big and work hard. Fun, relatable characters in graphic style books easy enough for young listeners, yet interesting for adults.
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Short
- By Don on 20-09-22
By: Mary Nhin, and others
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Marie Antoinette and Her Lavish Parties
- The Royal Biography Book for Kids (Children's Biography Books)
- By: Baby Professor
- Narrated by: Carmyn Block
- Length: 10 mins
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Marie Antoinette was the last queen of France who was known for throwing lavish parties. Her actions helped provoke the unrest that resulted to the French Revolution. But who was really Marie Antoinette? What was her story? What happened to her during and after the French Revolution?
By: Baby Professor
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Abby Wambach
- By: Esther Porter
- Narrated by: anonymous
- Length: 2 mins
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Abby Wambach is a standout soccer forward. Learn about her childhood and her rise to becoming a soccer superstar.
By: Esther Porter
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The Voice That Challenged a Nation
- Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights
- By: Russell Freedman
- Narrated by: Je Nie Fleming
- Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
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Carefully researched and expertly told, this Newbery Honor and Sibert Medal-winning book is a moving account of the life of a talented and determined artist who left her mark on musical and social history. Through her story, Newbery Medal-winning author Russell Freedman illuminates the social and political climate of the day and an important chapter in American history. Notes, bibliography, discography, index.
By: Russell Freedman
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Marie Curie
- Les romans doc
- By: Pascale Hédelin, CAPUCINE
- Narrated by: Florence Trinca, Gaelle Lautru, Julien Gueho, and others
- Length: 55 mins
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Le destin d'une grande dame de la science, première lauréate du prix Nobel et à ce jour la seule femme à en avoir reçu deux. Scientifique d'exception, son travail sur la radioactivité a sauvé des millions de vies humaines.
By: Pascale Hédelin, and others
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Unbound
- The Life and Art of Judith Scott
- By: Joyce Scott, Brie Spangler, Melissa Sweet
- Narrated by: Joyce Scott
- Length: 22 mins
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Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a talented artist. Judith was institutionalized until her sister Joyce reunited with her and enrolled her in an art class. Judith went on to become an artist of renown with her work displayed in museums and galleries around the world. Poignantly told by Joyce Scott with Brie Spangler, Unbound is inspiring and warm, showing us that we can soar beyond our perceived limitations and accomplish something extraordinary.
By: Joyce Scott, and others
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Who Is Simone Biles?
- Who HQ Now
- By: Stefanie Loh, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Sisi Aisha Johnson
- Length: 35 mins
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In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after experiencing the "twisties" -- a scary feeling during which gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air. Audiences had expected Simone to dominate these games. With seven Olympic medals, twenty-five World Championships medals, and four gymnastic skills named after her, she is considered to be the G.O.A.T. of women’s gymnastics.
By: Stefanie Loh, and others
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Indelible Ann
- The Larger-than-Life Story of Governor Ann Richards
- By: Meghan P. Browne
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 16 mins
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Dorothy Ann Willis hailed from a small Texas town, but early on she found her voice and the guts to use it. During her childhood in San Diego and her high school years back in Texas (when she dropped the "Dorothy"), Ann discovered a spark and passion for civic duty. It led her all the way to Washington, DC, where she, along with other girls from around the country, learned about the business of politics. Fast forward to Ann taking on the political boys' club: she became county commissioner, then state treasurer, and finally governor of Texas.
By: Meghan P. Browne
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Temple Grandin
- How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World
- By: Sy Montgomery
- Narrated by: Meredith Mitchell
- Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins
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When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. It wasn’t until years later that she was diagnosed with autism, a brain disorder that makes communication difficult. Today, Dr. Temple Grandin is a scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Her career has revolutionized the livestock industry - each year, half the cattle in the United States are handled in cruelty-free facilities she designed. She is also a passionate advocate for autism, using her experience to prove that people with this disorder can have “normal” lives.
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I have Autism, Excellent book
- By Paula B. on 20-11-21
By: Sy Montgomery
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Michelle Obama
- By: Lucia Raatma
- Narrated by: anonymous
- Length: 3 mins
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Michelle Obama became First Lady on January 20, 2009. But before she lived at the White House, she was a powerful lawyer. Learn about her childhood, education, and goals as First Lady of the United States.
By: Lucia Raatma
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Couldn't Drive?
- Wait! What?
- By: Dan Gutman
- Narrated by: James Shippy, Jasmin Walker
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
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RBG failed her driving test five times! She could do twenty push-ups when she was eighty years old! She was a terrible cook! Siblings Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts about the Supreme Court icon, from her childhood and school days to her rise through the United States legal system to become one of the most famous justices—and political figures—in history.
By: Dan Gutman
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Do You Dream in Color?
- Insights from a Girl Without Sight
- By: Laurie Rubin
- Narrated by: Laurie Rubin
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
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In her memoir Do You Dream in Color?, Laurie Rubin looks back on her life as an international opera singer - who happens to be blind. From her loneliness and isolation as a middle school student to her experiences skiing, Rubin offers her young listeners a life story rich in detail and inspiration drawn from everyday challenges. Beginning with her childhood in California, Rubin tells the story of her life and the amazing experiences that led her to a career as an internationally celebrated mezzo-soprano.
By: Laurie Rubin
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She Led the Way
- Stories of Black Women Who Changed History
- By: Suzanne Curtis Briggs
- Narrated by: Machelle Williams
- Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins
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Born into slavery, Rebecca Crumpler became the first Black female physician in America. Stuntwoman Bessie Coleman was the first Black person in the world to obtain a pilot's license. The work of Harlem Renaissance sculptor Selma Burke can be found on the American dime. The calculations of NASA mathematician Katherine Goble Johnson were critical to the success of US manned spaceflight. These Black women and many more overcame tremendous obstacles and prejudices to make their mark on American history.
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Anna Strong
- A Spy During the American Revolution
- By: Sarah Glenn Marsh
- Narrated by: Heather Lind
- Length: 25 mins
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Anna Smith Strong (1790-1812) was a fearless woman who acted as a spy for George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Recruited by Washington’s spymaster, Major Benjamin Tallmadge, she joined the Culper Ring, a group of American spies. General Washington placed a huge amount of trust in his spies, and Anna helped pass him important messages at great risk to herself and her family. One of her cleverer devices was to hang laundry on the line in a planned fashion so that other spies could read the "message".
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Meet Taylor Swift
- Inspirational Biographies for Kids with Big Dreams
- By: Poppy Wilder
- Narrated by: Anne Marie Lewis
- Length: 55 mins
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Empower your child to achieve their wildest dreams with this inspirational biography about Taylor Swift’s rise to stardom!
By: Poppy Wilder
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What Is the Women's World Cup?
- What Was?
- By: Gina Shaw, Who HQ
- Narrated by: Regina Coyle
- Length: 59 mins
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The first international women's soccer match was in 1881, but the Women's World Cup didn't become official until 1991—110 years later! Hear about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who HQ series. Young listeners will learn about the history of women's soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA's record-breaking four championships to Japan's inspiring win in 2011, this book is full of heartwarming and exciting stories about incredible athletes across decades!
By: Gina Shaw, and others
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Who Is Katie Ledecky?
- Who HQ Now
- By: James Buckley Jr., Who HQ
- Narrated by: Sarah Beth Pfeifer
- Length: 39 mins
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Katie Ledecky began swimming competitively at age six after watching her mother and brother in the pool. By age fifteen, she was setting records and winning gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics. And with each year, Katie improved her skills and her times in the water! The Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris will be Katie's fourth, and the world will be watching. With over seven Olympic gold medals, nineteen World Championship gold medals, and twenty-two overall medals at the World Aquatics Championships to her name, Katie has become the most decorated female swimmer in the world.
By: James Buckley Jr., and others
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Jacqueline Kennedy
- By: Lucia Raatma, Carl Anthony
- Narrated by: anonymous
- Length: 3 mins
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Jacqueline Kennedy became First Lady on January 20, 1961. But before she lived at the White House, she was a respected reporter. Learn about her childhood, education, and goals as first lady of the United States.
By: Lucia Raatma, and others