Children's Non-fiction

Keep-Well Stories for Little Folks

by May Farinholt Jones Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
"The child's mind dwells constantly in the realm of imagination; dry facts are too prosaic to enter this realm. The "Land of Story…

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…

The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book

by Jane Eayre Fryer Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
Mary Frances is a little girl whose Aunt Maria intends to teach her to knit and crochet, but she's very strict and demanding. It's a good th…

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…

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 The World

by Elizabeth O'Neill Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.3
Dedicatory Letter. Dear Doris, I could not tell you all the things which have ever happened in the world, but I have tried to tell you short…

Sea Stories for Wonder Eyes

by Mary Earle Hardy Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
Water is fascinating! Which child is not delighted by the sea shore, by rivers, even by puddles in the street? This little book explains to …

The Peaceful Atom

by Bernice Kohn Hunt Read by Elsie Selwyn 4.3
In this children's science book from the early 1960s, the concept of atoms and the science behind them is introduced. The book recounts the …

My Very First Little German Book

by William James McGlothlin Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 4.4
An adorable picture book with 29 little lessons in German. Learn many simple phrases, such as "How big the sea is!" and "Have…

The Book of Famous Sieges

by Tudor Jenks Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
History is dominated by war, battles, and sieges. Our history books are full of these. But history books usually don't explain sieges in suc…

Diggers in the Earth

by Eva March Tappan Read by April6090 3.8
This book of 11 knowledgeable chapters is a good read for teaching children just how important their thoughts can be. Eva March Tappan has …

The Story of the Thirteen Colonies

by H. A. Guerber Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.3
These short vignettes of American history are written for the young reader. Each one is a little capsule of a person or event. They run fr…

Girl Scout Collection

by Various Read by Betsie Bush
These articles, pamphlets, and stories relating to the Girls Scouts of America touch on the history, activities, ideals, and traditions of t…

The Early Cave-Men

by Katharine Elizabeth Dopp Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.5
The People Who Wanted To Live in Caves. This little book takes us back to the time when our ancestors lived, or wanted to live, in caves. Un…

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…

Games for Hallow-e'en

by Mary E. Blain Read by Nan Dodge 4.1
This charming book starts with a brief history of Hallowe'en. There are sample invitations for a Halloween (or Hallowe'en) party, decoration…

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…

Socialist Readings for Children

by John Spargo Read by KevinS
A collection of readings designed more for youngsters aged 12 or older than for children, in my view. The presentation is idealistic and off…

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…

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 …

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