Disasters in Natural World & Kids Audiobooks

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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.
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The Sixth Extinction (Young Readers Adaptation)

An Unnatural History

by Elizabeth Kolbert ...

Narrated by Eunice Wong ...

Unabridged

6 hours 4 min

In this young readers edition of the New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–winning The Sixth Extinction, Elizabeth Kolbert tells us why and how human beings have altered life on the planet in a way no species has before.Over the last half a billion years, there have been five mass extinctions, when the diversity of life on earth suddenly and dramatically contracted. Scientists around the ... Read more

$19.99 USD

In this young readers edition of the New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–winning The Sixth Extinction, Elizabeth Kolbert tells us why and how human beings have altered life on the planet in a way no species has before.Over the last half a billion years, there have been five mass extinctions, when the diversity of life on earth suddenly and dramatically contracted. Scientists around the
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Worst Tsunamis of All Time, The

by Terri Dougherty ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Epic Disasters
Unabridged

28 min

With waves crashing down from heights of 100 feet (30 meters) or more, tsunamis are powerful forces of nature. The towering wall of water can demolish buildings and leave entire cities underwater. Climb to higher ground and explore the world’s worst tsunamis. ... Read more

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With waves crashing down from heights of 100 feet (30 meters) or more, tsunamis are powerful forces of nature. The towering wall of water can demolish buildings and leave entire cities underwater. Climb to higher ground and explore the world’s worst tsunamis.
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What Was the Donner Party?

by Ben Hubbard, Who HQ ...

Narrated by Greg D. Barnett ...

Series series What Was?
Unabridged

54 min

The notorious true story of a group of pioneers forced to make impossible decisions when trapped in the mountains for an entire winter—part of the New York Times bestselling What Was? series, featuring 16 pages of photos.In the winter of 1846-47, a group of eighty-seven pioneers heading from the Midwest to California found themselves snowbound in the Sierra Nevada mountain range with no way ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The notorious true story of a group of pioneers forced to make impossible decisions when trapped in the mountains for an entire winter—part of the New York Times bestselling What Was? series, featuring 16 pages of photos.In the winter of 1846-47, a group of eighty-seven pioneers heading from the Midwest to California found themselves snowbound in the Sierra Nevada mountain range with no way
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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.
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Challenger

by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst ...

Narrated by Dana Flemming ...

Series series Man-Made Disasters
Unabridged

3 min

In Challenger, early fluent readers will learn about the science behind the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore what we have learned in the wake of this disaster.An infographic illustrates the parts of the Space Shuttle Challenger, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Challenger, early fluent readers will learn about the science behind the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore what we have learned in the wake of this disaster.An infographic illustrates the parts of the Space Shuttle Challenger, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery.
... Read more
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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
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Detecting Disasters

Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Tornadoes and more

by Various ...

Narrated by Charon Normand-Widmer ...

Unabridged

56 min

This close-up look at how scientists keep people safe by predicting and studying natural disasters teaches listeners about hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and more. Each audiobook examines notable examples of disasters from the past, the cutting-edge technology scientists are using today, and the science behind these natural disasters. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this educational ... Read more

$9.99 USD

This close-up look at how scientists keep people safe by predicting and studying natural disasters teaches listeners about hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and more. Each audiobook examines notable examples of disasters from the past, the cutting-edge technology scientists are using today, and the science behind these natural disasters. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this educational
... Read more
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Tornadoes

Be Aware and Prepare

by Martha Rustad ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series Weather Aware
Unabridged

6 min

Lightning flashes, and dark clouds spin. A sound like a train or jet engine fills the air. Is it a tornado? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what’s to come? Tornadoes: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers. ... Read more

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Lightning flashes, and dark clouds spin. A sound like a train or jet engine fills the air. Is it a tornado? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what’s to come? Tornadoes: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers.
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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
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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.
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Natural Disasters for Kids: A Fun and Safe Guide to Nature's Most Powerful Events

by Megan Ellison ...

Narrated by Megan Ellison ...

Unabridged

1 hour 59 min

Turn childhood anxiety into STEM confidence with an engaging earth science audiobook exploring extreme weather events. Whether you need an educational listen for a family road trip or a comforting resource to answer curious bedtime questions, this reassuring guide delivers. Young listeners will embark on a fun, fact-filled journey through the planet’s most dramatic natural systems without ever ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Turn childhood anxiety into STEM confidence with an engaging earth science audiobook exploring extreme weather events. Whether you need an educational listen for a family road trip or a comforting resource to answer curious bedtime questions, this reassuring guide delivers. Young listeners will embark on a fun, fact-filled journey through the planet’s most dramatic natural systems without ever
... Read more
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Disasters

Natural and Man-Made Catastrophes Through the Centuries

by Brenda Z. Guiberson ...

Narrated by Nelson Runger ...

Unabridged

6 hours 6 min

Natural and man-made disasters have the power to destroy thousands of lives very quickly. Both as they unfold and in the aftermath, these forces of nature astonish the rest of the world with their incredible devastation and magnitude. In this collection of ten well-known catastrophes such as the great Chicago fire, the sinking of the Titanic, and hurricane Katrina, Brenda Guiberson explores the ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Natural and man-made disasters have the power to destroy thousands of lives very quickly. Both as they unfold and in the aftermath, these forces of nature astonish the rest of the world with their incredible devastation and magnitude. In this collection of ten well-known catastrophes such as the great Chicago fire, the sinking of the Titanic, and hurricane Katrina, Brenda Guiberson explores the
... Read more
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What Was the San Francisco Earthquake?

by Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler, Who HQ ...

Narrated by Akaina Ghosh ...

Series series What Was?
Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

In this addition to the What Was? series, kids will experience what it was like to be in San Francisco in 1906 when the ground buckled in a major, catastrophic earthquake.One early April morning in 1906, the people of San Francisco were jolted awake by a mammoth earthquake—one that registered 7.8 on the Richter Scale. Not only was there major damage from the quake itself but broken gas lines ... Read more

$6.99 USD

In this addition to the What Was? series, kids will experience what it was like to be in San Francisco in 1906 when the ground buckled in a major, catastrophic earthquake.One early April morning in 1906, the people of San Francisco were jolted awake by a mammoth earthquake—one that registered 7.8 on the Richter Scale. Not only was there major damage from the quake itself but broken gas lines
... Read more
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What Was the Great Molasses Flood of 1919?

by Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ ...

Narrated by Allison Strong ...

Series series What Was?
Unabridged

1 hour 1 min

The unbelievable true story of one of the strangest disasters in history—part of the New York Times bestselling What Was? series, featuring 16 pages of photos.On an unusually warm winter day in Boston, Massachusetts, a storage tank in the city's North End burst, flooding the neighborhood with 2.3 million gallons of molasses. The Red Cross, the Army, the Navy, and the Massachusetts Nautical School ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The unbelievable true story of one of the strangest disasters in history—part of the New York Times bestselling What Was? series, featuring 16 pages of photos.On an unusually warm winter day in Boston, Massachusetts, a storage tank in the city's North End burst, flooding the neighborhood with 2.3 million gallons of molasses. The Red Cross, the Army, the Navy, and the Massachusetts Nautical School
... Read more
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What Was Hurricane Katrina?

by Robin Koontz, Who HQ ...

Narrated by Asia Rainey ...

Series series What Was?
Unabridged

1 hour 8 min

On August 25th, 2005, one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes in history hit the Gulf of Mexico. High winds and rain pummeled coastal communities, including the City of New Orleans, which was left under 15 feet of water in some areas after the levees burst. Track this powerful storm from start to finish, from rescue efforts large and small to storm survivors’ tales of triumph. ... Read more

$6.99 USD

On August 25th, 2005, one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes in history hit the Gulf of Mexico. High winds and rain pummeled coastal communities, including the City of New Orleans, which was left under 15 feet of water in some areas after the levees burst. Track this powerful storm from start to finish, from rescue efforts large and small to storm survivors’ tales of triumph.
... Read more
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Tornadoes

by Cari Meister ...

Narrated by Dana Flemming ...

Series series Disaster Zone
Unabridged

7 min

In Tornadoes, early fluent readers learn about what happens during a tornado, including how and where tornadoes form. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest tornadoes and how to stay safe when a tornado is sighted.An infographic illustrates the role air temperature plays in creating a tornado, and an activity offers kids an ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Tornadoes, early fluent readers learn about what happens during a tornado, including how and where tornadoes form. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest tornadoes and how to stay safe when a tornado is sighted.An infographic illustrates the role air temperature plays in creating a tornado, and an activity offers kids an
... Read more
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子どものための竜巻入門：ぐるぐる渦巻く竜巻ができるしくみを楽しく学ぼう

by 長谷部愛 ...

Narrated by 長谷部愛 ...

Unabridged

1 hour 57 min

恐ろしいと思われがちな竜巻の秘密を解き明かし、子どもたちの「なぜ？」をワクワクする自然科学の学びに変える、親子の知的好奇心を満たす気象エデュケーションです。通園やドライブ中の車内、あるいは就寝前の穏やかなおうち時間が、壮大な空の舞台裏をめぐる冒険のひとときに変わります。目に見えない風の動きやダイナミックな雲の誕生を、豊かな想像力で描き出します。ただ専門用語を並べるのではなく、「もし自分が空気だったらどう動くかな？」と一緒に考えながら聴き進めることで、自然への畏敬の念と確かな理解が深まります。身近な遊びや生活の中の例えをふんだんに用いて、複雑な気象メカニズムをすっと心に届くストーリーへと昇華させました。好奇心を育むだけでなく、いざという時に自分や家族を守るための大切な防災力も、温かい対話を通して自然に身につきます。本書で見つかること:風の正体である「空気の引っこし合い」や「押し合い ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

恐ろしいと思われがちな竜巻の秘密を解き明かし、子どもたちの「なぜ？」をワクワクする自然科学の学びに変える、親子の知的好奇心を満たす気象エデュケーションです。通園やドライブ中の車内、あるいは就寝前の穏やかなおうち時間が、壮大な空の舞台裏をめぐる冒険のひとときに変わります。目に見えない風の動きやダイナミックな雲の誕生を、豊かな想像力で描き出します。ただ専門用語を並べるのではなく、「もし自分が空気だったらどう動くかな？」と一緒に考えながら聴き進めることで、自然への畏敬の念と確かな理解が深まります。身近な遊びや生活の中の例えをふんだんに用いて、複雑な気象メカニズムをすっと心に届くストーリーへと昇華させました。好奇心を育むだけでなく、いざという時に自分や家族を守るための大切な防災力も、温かい対話を通して自然に身につきます。本書で見つかること:風の正体である「空気の引っこし合い」や「押し合い
... Read more
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Desastres naturales para niños: Una guía divertida y segura sobre los fenómenos más poderosos de la naturaleza

by Julia Jara ...

Narrated by Julia Jara ...

Unabridged

2 hours 8 min

Transforma el miedo infantil a los eventos extremos en curiosidad científica con esta guía sobre fenómenos naturales. Ideal para escuchar en familia durante un trayecto, este viaje auditivo explica de forma tranquilizadora cómo funciona verdaderamente nuestro planeta en movimiento. Acompaña a los más pequeños a comprender las poderosas fuerzas de la Tierra, reforzando siempre su seguridad ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transforma el miedo infantil a los eventos extremos en curiosidad científica con esta guía sobre fenómenos naturales. Ideal para escuchar en familia durante un trayecto, este viaje auditivo explica de forma tranquilizadora cómo funciona verdaderamente nuestro planeta en movimiento. Acompaña a los más pequeños a comprender las poderosas fuerzas de la Tierra, reforzando siempre su seguridad
... Read more
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子どものための津波入門：巨大な波ができるしくみを楽しく安全に学ぶガイド

by 徳永幸恵 ...

Narrated by 徳永幸恵 ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

地球が引き起こす巨大な自然現象に対する漠然とした恐れを、未来のいのちを守るための確かな防災知識へと鮮やかに変える、親子の通学時間や週末のリラックスしたドライブに最適なやさしい科学教育オーディオブックが誕生しました。専門用語を使わず、身近な水遊びの延長として地球科学の扉を開く構成は、自然の力への畏敬の念と知的好奇心を同時に育ててくれます。怖いイメージが先行しがちな災害の話題も、穏やかな語り口と日常のたとえ話によって、安心感に包まれた前向きな学びの時間へと変わります。おやすみ前の静かなひとときにもふさわしい内容で、ただ怯えるのではなく「どうしてそうなるのか」を自らの頭で考える力を授けてくれます。知ることは自分と大切な人を守る強固な盾になるというメッセージが、聴く者の胸に勇気と自信を灯すはずです。本書で見つかること:• 普段の海で見かける小さな波と、特別な波の決定的な違い• 地震や火山の活動が ... Read more

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地球が引き起こす巨大な自然現象に対する漠然とした恐れを、未来のいのちを守るための確かな防災知識へと鮮やかに変える、親子の通学時間や週末のリラックスしたドライブに最適なやさしい科学教育オーディオブックが誕生しました。専門用語を使わず、身近な水遊びの延長として地球科学の扉を開く構成は、自然の力への畏敬の念と知的好奇心を同時に育ててくれます。怖いイメージが先行しがちな災害の話題も、穏やかな語り口と日常のたとえ話によって、安心感に包まれた前向きな学びの時間へと変わります。おやすみ前の静かなひとときにもふさわしい内容で、ただ怯えるのではなく「どうしてそうなるのか」を自らの頭で考える力を授けてくれます。知ることは自分と大切な人を守る強固な盾になるというメッセージが、聴く者の胸に勇気と自信を灯すはずです。本書で見つかること:• 普段の海で見かける小さな波と、特別な波の決定的な違い• 地震や火山の活動が
... Read more
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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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World's Worst Floods, The

by John R. Baker ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series World's Worst Natural Disasters
Unabridged

12 min

The sky darkens and it begins to rain. Hours later the rain still falls heavily. Somewhere a dam bursts and a wall of water surges downstream. It's a flood! These powerful natural disasters can wash away cars, trees, and even people's homes. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest floods from around the world. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The sky darkens and it begins to rain. Hours later the rain still falls heavily. Somewhere a dam bursts and a wall of water surges downstream. It's a flood! These powerful natural disasters can wash away cars, trees, and even people's homes. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest floods from around the world.
... Read more
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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
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World's Worst Tornadoes, The

by John R. Baker ...

Narrated by Various Narrators ...

Series series World's Worst Natural Disasters
Unabridged

11 min

The sky grows dark. Lightning flashes. Thunder booms. Soon a wailing siren fills the air. It's a tornado! With wind speeds up to 300 miles per hour, these dangerous storms destroy everything in their paths. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest tornadoes from around the world. ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The sky grows dark. Lightning flashes. Thunder booms. Soon a wailing siren fills the air. It's a tornado! With wind speeds up to 300 miles per hour, these dangerous storms destroy everything in their paths. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest tornadoes from around the world.
... Read more

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