Education audiobooks

American Indians in the 1800s

By: Roben Alarcon

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Congress passed the Indian Removal Act in 1830 with the intent of moving five large tribes to Indian Territory. The tribes could either move to the reservations or assimilate. As settlers kept moving west, more and more tribes were encountered, and all ultimately found themselves going to reservations. This new way of life was a vast change for... Read more

Pioneer Trails

By: Christi Parker

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Pioneers experienced hardships during their journey through the West, which led them on the Oregon Trail and the Santa Fe Trail. The moving and travels of these pioneers affected not only their lives, but also the American Indians, America’s animals, and the country. Read more

The War of 1812

By: Jill K. Mulhall

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 25 minutes

Abridged: No

When President James Madison declared war on Great Britain for a second time, the War of 1812 began. Problems started when America sent ships out to sea to trade with other countries. The war eventually ended, and the Treaty of Ghent was signed. America earned the respect of the British as a free, independent nation. Read more

Wigz Will be Wigz

By: Christi Parker

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 22 minutes

Abridged: No

This story is based on a story about counting money. The Wigz family wants to go to the carnival, but they don't have enough money to pay for food, rides, and souvenirs. They search the house and count the money they find until they have enough to enjoy a day at the fair. The mathematical connection for this is counting money. Read more

Lewis & Clark

By: Jill K. Mulhall

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 19 minutes

Abridged: No

The Lewis & Clark primary source reader builds literacy skills while offering engaging content across social studies subject areas. Primary source documents provide an intimate glimpse into what life was like during the 1800s. This nonfiction reader can be purposefully differentiated for various reading levels and learning styles. It... Read more

Expanding the Nation

By: Jill K. Mulhall

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 23 minutes

Abridged: No

The westward expansion of the United States included obtaining several areas of land, including the Louisiana Territory, Texas, the Gadsden Purchase, and Alaska. These acquisitions changed the course of America forever. Read more

Inventor, The : Benjamin Franklin

By: Melissa A. Settle

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 19 minutes

Abridged: No

This story is based on the true story of the life of Benjamin Franklin. As a boy, Franklin becomes an apprentice to a printer, but questions about science spark his curiosity. He later becomes one of the most famous and important American inventors. The science connection is inventions and inventors. Read more

The Great Depression

By: Dorothy Sugarman

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 25 minutes

Abridged: No

Florence's grandson, Joshua, finds the famous photograph of his grandma taken when she was a migrant worker during the Great Depression. Joshua and his father coax Florence to give her side of the story to Bill Ganzel who is writing a book about the lives of people during the Depression. Read more

La bandera de estrellas centelleantes / The Star-Spangled Banner

By: Stephanie Macceca

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Act out the story of the events that led up to the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner! Students will learn about Mary Pickersgill, who made a flag for the War of 1812 that inspired the famous poem. The six roles in this Spanish-translated script are written at different reading levels, supporting differentiation and English language learner... Read more

Little Things Matter

By: Christi Parker

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 15 minutes

Abridged: No

It's carnival time in this story about a group of students who celebrate a friend's birthday the day before a test on matter! See how they find creative ways to learn about matter using experiences on the rides and the food at the carnival. Read more

Anglezandria and the Golden Tri-Scarab

By: Christi Parker

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 20 minutes

Abridged: No

Pharaoh Rhombuses of Anglezandria wants his successor to have the same love for math that he does so he sends the citizens of his city on a scavenger hunt for clues to find the Golden Tri-Scarab. Find out how what magical combination helps two farmers, Acutus and Pentagonus, to solve the mystery. Read more

Dos amigos planos viajan por el mundo / Two Flat Friends Travel the World

By: Wendy Conklin

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 17 minutes

Abridged: No

In this story, two friends make themselves flat to take on a tremendous school project. They travel to Egypt and China to learn important details that they can share with their class in a school project. The social studies connection for this story relates to studying different world cultures. Read more

El dinero cuenta / Money Counts

By: Lisa Zamosky

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 12 minutes

Abridged: No

What would you do with a million dollars? In this story, Ben and Melissa work for their neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Cash to earn some extra money. By the time they finish helping their neighbors, Ben and Melissa discover how to someday become millionaires. They have a great time imagining what they would do with a million dollars, but they also... Read more

Independence Trunk

By: Stephanie Macceca

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 15 minutes

Abridged: No

When Paul visits his grandmother, and while trying to solve the mystery of who fired the first shots of the Revolutionary War, he discovers a trunk that contains artifacts from the Revolution. How can his search for the truth about the American Revolution teach him to be more independent and responsible? Read more

Remember Who You Are

By: Sarah Kartchner Clark

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 17 minutes

Abridged: No

This story about self discovery follows a young girl named Allison who is struggling to discover who she is and the meaning of her life. Find out how she learns to have faith in herself through the process of writing her autobiography and with the help of her family and friends. Read more

¿Poesía? ¡Qué horror! / Poetry? Yuck!

By: Kathleen C. Petersen

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Many students cringe at the thought of writing a poem. But once they perform this story, they will realize that poetry can be both fun to read and write. The language arts connection is writing poetry. Read more

From Independence to Oregon

By: Stephanie Macceca

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Join a family who travels the Oregon Trail and reenacts the efforts and experiences of the original emigrants who traveled the trail long ago. Learn what real hardships the family faces when disaster strikes. Read more

From the Sun to Beyond Pluto

By: Stephanie Macceca

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Luke and Karl have been studying the solar system in school. They have to do a creative project for science class, but they don't have any ideas. One night their dreams take them on the greatest journey of their lives. As they travel, the boys learn many new facts; plus, they come up with a great project. The science connection is the solar system. Read more

Historias del abuelo / Grandfather's Storytelling

By: Jennifer Prior

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 18 minutes

Abridged: No

In this reader's theater story, a young boy and his family talk about what happened on the night the boy was born as well as how the boy overcame the challenges of blindness. The boy asks his grandfather to retell the stories and to help him remember them so he can carry them with him even after his grandfather is gone. The social studies... Read more

Una maestra y una amiga / A Teacher and a Friend

By: Cathy Mackey Davis

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 15 minutes

Abridged: No

This story is based on the true story of Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan. Helen and Annie develop a special friendship as they learn and grow together and teach one another about the world. The language arts connection is related to studying biographies. This story can be used to introduce any biography. Read more

El viaje matemático de una vida / The Mathematical Journey of a Lifetime

By: Sarah Kartchner Clark

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Three narrators share a delightful tale of a young boy and his friend who come to appreciate the role math plays in their lives as they take the journey of a lifetime. During their journey, they must use their math skills to solve problems. Without math, their incredible journey would not be possible. The mathematical connection is understanding... Read more

Lillian's Family Tree

By: Sarah Kartchner Clark

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Set in the Great Depression, this story retells the story of a family that is struggling to make ends meet. As Madison confronts the effects of the Great Depression, she learns the importance of hard work and sacrifice and discovers that she comes from a long line of outstanding ancestors. Read more

Los Wigz serán wigz / Wigz Will Be Wigz

By: Christi Parker

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 23 minutes

Abridged: No

This story is based on a story about counting money. The Wigz family wants to go to the carnival, but they don't have enough money to pay for food, rides, and souvenirs. They search the house and count the money they find until they have enough to enjoy a day at the fair. The mathematical connection for this is counting money. Read more

El inventor: Benjamin Franklin / The Inventor: Benjamin Franklin

By: Melissa A. Settle

Narrated by: Teacher Created Materials

Length: 20 minutes

Abridged: No

This story is based on the true story of the life of Benjamin Franklin. As a boy, Franklin becomes an apprentice to a printer, but questions about science spark his curiosity. He later becomes one of the most famous and important American inventors. The science connection is inventions and inventors. Read more