In celebration of President's Day and long weekends, we're featuring three extraordinary audiobooks to get your child excited about reading. Click the "book trailer" to hear a passage narrated by our awesome voice artists, volunteers and authors who bring stories and information to life for the reader. We have also included a link to a list of additional recommended titles for each grade band. We know students will find these audiobooks to be very compelling reads.
by Grace Norwich
Elementary: Grades 3-5
Synopsis
This inspiring tale of an American hero's journey to become the first President of the United States. Just in time for President's Day, children will be moved by Washington's revolutionary vision for our country. Celebrated war hero, George Washington used his progressive ideals to become the first President of the US, earning the nickname "Father of his country." Readers will be inspired by Washington's heroic journey to make America a better place.
by Stuart Gibbs
Middle School: Grades 5-7
Synopsis
Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley has been called in on a solo mission--and the fate of the United States of America is on his shoulders alone. The Mission: Prevent a presidential assassination by infiltrating the White House, and locating the enemy operative. And when everything goes wrong, Ben must rely on his Spy School friends to save his reputation...but even friends can double-cross or be swayed to the enemy's side.
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by Jack E. Levin; (Preface by) Mark R. Levin
High School: Grades 9+
As humble and faithful as the president who delivered it, Lincoln's landmark Second Inaugural Address still resonates today. The speech was an attempt to unite a fractured people in a time when our nation was at its most divided, nearing the end of the Civil War. As you navigate this beautiful book, you'll start to understand the significance and poetic power of this speech while you come closer to the man behind it.
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