Children's Non-fiction

Insect Adventures

by Jean-Henri Fabre Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
This book is composed of selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques,” retold for childre…

Star Stories for Little Folks

by Gertrude Chandler Warner Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
Gertrude Chandler Warner, known mainly for her "Boxcar Children" series of mystery books, published this small book of Astronomy, …

Heroines Every Child Should Know

by Hamilton Wright Mabie Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.7
Heroines Every Child Should Know presents a captivating exploration of thirteen remarkable women who have shaped history through their coura…

Scotland's Story

by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall Read by James R. Hedrick 5
Scotland's Story: A History Of Scotland For Boys And Girls is both a history of Scotland as well as delving into some of its legends. Writte…

New Testament

by Louis Laravoire Morrow Read by Maria Therese 4.3
A short, simple New Testament Bible History for children, but which can also be enjoyed by adults alike. Starting with St. John the Baptist,…

Our Little Austrian Cousin

by Florence E. Mendel Read by Julia Niedermaier 5
In this volume I have endeavored to give my young readers a clearer and a more intimate knowledge than is usually possessed of the vast terr…

The Story of John Wesley Told to Boys and Girls

by Marianne Kirlew Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
Marianne Kirlew tells the story of John Wesley, English revivalist and founder of Methodism, in short chapters in simple language and an eng…

Trains at Work

by Brigham Henry Roberts, Mary Elting, David Lyle Millard and Mary Elting Folsom Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
This is a wonderful children's book about trains, specifically those exciting steam engines that covered our country in the early 1900's. I…

Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers

by J. Walker McSpadden Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
These 12 stories give a personal portrait of twelve famous soldiers from the past two centuries. Each story explores the early life of the s…

A Crown for Joanna

by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy Read by Maria Therese 4.4
She was born a princess, heir to her father’s kingdom of Portugal, and she might at will have reigned from almost any throne in Europe. But …

Historical Tales

by Charles Morris and Charles Mclean Andrews Read by Kalynda 4.6
Volume III of a series containing anecdotes and stories, some well-known, others less so, of particular countries. This third volume covers …

Hurlbut’s Bible Lessons

by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
Hurlbut’s Bible Lessons offers a structured approach to understanding the Bible, designed for young adults and children. This comprehensive …

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…

The Story of Sir Walter Raleigh

by Margaret Duncan Kelly Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
The story of Sir Walter Raleigh from his boyhood days to his exploits in Ireland and his unexpected entry into the court of Queen Elizabeth.…

Peeps at Many Lands

by R. Talbot Kelly Read by Sibella Denton 4.7
Peeps at Many Lands invites listeners on a captivating journey through Egypt, as seen through the eyes of R. Talbot Kelly. This travelogue, …

Young Folks' Treasury

by Hamilton Wright Mabie Read by BettyB 5
Historical vignettes of selected locations throughout the world and many of our early explorers as well. Fascinating travel adventures throu…

Romulus

by Jacob Abbott Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.9
Jacob Abbott wrote many historical books for children. He was careful to ensure historical accuracy, and as he said himself in the preface t…

Plow Stories

by Clara Dillingham Pierson Read by SweetHome 4.5
This book tells of the important role of the plow, starting from its humble beginnings and how the plow has changed over time. This is achi…

Carpenter's World Travels

by Frank G. Carpenter Read by BettyB 4.2
A travelogue through the countries of France, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden for young and old alike. Interesting big cities a…

Things Worth Doing and How To Do Them

by Lina Beard Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
You will find many interesting games and craft projects for children here. If you hear something interesting, following the link in the low…

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