Samantheia Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Does anyone have suggestions for either historical fiction, or non-fiction, audio books? My son is asking for "more history" for the time we spend in the car listening to audio books. I'm looking for suggestions other than Jim Weiss, or SOTW (which we have). Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsmm Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 We are listening to The Sea of Trolls right now. Viking times, kidnapping, so far it's really good. I don't know how it ends though or how scary it gets yet. It's historical fiction/ fantasy. Not sure if that's what you want though. You should check out the lists of chapter books that people have made to go along with history. I recently posted asking for American history book suggestions and one reply contained a link to amazing list of books, many of which come in audio versions. That's where I got the Sea of Trolls idea. I am in a phone and can't search or link right now, but it should be easy to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsmm Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 We are listening to The Sea of Trolls right now. Viking times, kidnapping, so far it's really good. I don't know how it ends though or how scary it gets yet. It's historical fiction/ fantasy. Not sure if that's what you want though. You should check out the lists of chapter books that people have made to go along with history. I recently posted asking for American history book suggestions and one reply contained a link to amazing list of books, many of which come in audio versions. That's where I got the Sea of Trolls idea. I am in a phone and can't search or link right now, but it should be easy to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Fiction: Island of the Blue Dolphins Around the World in 80 Days A Single Shard The Little Duke Black Beauty Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village Number the Stars The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Nonfiction: Our Island Story The Drama of American History The Book of Pirates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 If you go to Audible and search "history," then select the kids section, many interesting-looking options pop up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threedogfarm Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 My son really enjoyed Secrets of a Civil War Submarine. Here it is on audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/Kids/Secrets-of-a-Civil-War-Submarine-Audiobook/B002V1A272/ref=a_search_c4_1_1_srTtl?qid=1390010043&sr=1-1 When I looked at the author I saw that she wrote a couple more books that are worth checking out. Gary Paulsen also wrote some good historical fiction that should be available on audio too. One example would be Woods Runner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threedogfarm Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 My son really enjoyed Secrets of a Civil War Submarine. Here it is on audible: http://www.audible.com/pd/Kids/Secrets-of-a-Civil-War-Submarine-Audiobook/B002V1A272/ref=a_search_c4_1_1_srTtl?qid=1390010043&sr=1-1 When I looked at the author I saw that she wrote a couple more books that are worth checking out. Gary Paulsen also wrote some good historical fiction that should be available on audio too. One example would be Woods Runner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hakim's History of US is on Audible. It is wonderfully done, a favorite here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petepie2 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 On one of our last trips we listened to "Bud, Not Buddy" set in the Depression. Loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hakim's History of US is on Audible. It is wonderfully done, a favorite here. Seconding this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantheia Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Thanks, everyone. Great suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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