Audiobooks Narrated by Benjamin Becker

An astute and agile leader, Davy Crockett would come of age during the Creek Wars, and die a hero at the battle of the Alamo in Texas....

Newbery Medal winner Armstrong Sperry has such an affinity for life on the high seas that his readers will imagine themselves right beside the bold John Paul Jones, luring enemy craft into danger....

British-born Thomas Paine came to Philadelphia in 1774. He clearly heard the colonists' cries for liberty. They stirred his own political philosophy and ideals for freedom....

Extend the learning through this new biography series. The Library of American Lives and Times use extensive primary resources as it brings American history to life for your students.

"Listen my children and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere." This opening line, from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's tribute poem "Paul Revere's Ride", celebrates a highlight of this Boston-born folk hero's life and times.

In a time where thousands pushed westward to find their fortune, Stephen Austin went west to found a colony....

George Washington is easily our most recognizable Founding Father. This book shows the many faces of Washington: gentleman farmer, army general, and U.S. president. Students will love reading about Washington’s life, from his boyhood to his famous crossing of the Delaware River to the true story concerning his false teeth.

A rogue, slave trader, and murderer, Jim Bowie would die a hero at the famous battle of the Alamo. In this purely American story of reinvention, Bowie leaves his comfortable life in New Orleans to help fight for Texas independence.