Children's Non-fiction

Within the Deep

by R. Cadwallader Smith Read by Laura Victoria 4.8
Presented in the form of lessons, R. Cadwallader Smith vividly portrays life in the ocean. Learn about the common and not so common that swi…

Hurlbut’s Bible Lessons

by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
Hurlbut’s Bible Lessons offers a structured approach to understanding the Bible, designed for young adults and children. This comprehensive …

A Crown for Joanna

by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy Read by Maria Therese 4.4
She was born a princess, heir to her father’s kingdom of Portugal, and she might at will have reigned from almost any throne in Europe. But …

French History for English Children

by Caroline Emelia Stephen Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
French History for English Children offers a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of France's past, tailored specifically for young…

Young Folks' History of Germany

by Charlotte Mary Yonge Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
An entertaining history for "young folks", covering the history of Germany from the ancient tribes of pre-Roman times to Wilhelm I…

The Story of John Wesley Told to Boys and Girls

by Marianne Kirlew Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
Marianne Kirlew tells the story of John Wesley, English revivalist and founder of Methodism, in short chapters in simple language and an eng…

The Early Cave-Men

by Katharine Elizabeth Dopp Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.5
The People Who Wanted To Live in Caves. This little book takes us back to the time when our ancestors lived, or wanted to live, in caves. Un…

Games for Hallow-e'en

by Mary E. Blain Read by Nan Dodge 4.1
This charming book starts with a brief history of Hallowe'en. There are sample invitations for a Halloween (or Hallowe'en) party, decoration…

Little Pillows, or Good-Night Thoughts for Little Ones

by Frances Ridley Havergal Read by Jael Baldwin 4.6
Thirty-one little evening devotionals, simple enough for the child audience for which they were written, but also inspiring for adults needi…

Star Stories for Little Folks

by Gertrude Chandler Warner Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
Gertrude Chandler Warner, known mainly for her "Boxcar Children" series of mystery books, published this small book of Astronomy, …

The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book

by Jane Eayre Fryer Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
Mary Frances is a little girl whose Aunt Maria intends to teach her to knit and crochet, but she's very strict and demanding. It's a good th…

Pond And Stream

by Arthur Ransome Read by David Wales 5
This book is part of the author’s "Nature Books For Children" series (three books), which is probably the best indication of its t…

Young Folks' Treasury

by Hamilton Wright Mabie Read by BettyB 5
Historical vignettes of selected locations throughout the world and many of our early explorers as well. Fascinating travel adventures throu…

The Tree-Dwellers

by Katharine Elizabeth Dopp Read by J. M. Smallheer 4.8
Katharine E. Dopp was well-known as a teacher and writer of children's textbooks at the turn of the 20th Century. She was among the first e…

When They Were Children

by Amy Steedman Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
Sketches about the childhood of many famous men and women, written just for children!

Stories That Words Tell Us

by Elizabeth O'Neill Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.3
A history of English words, written for younger readers.Parental advisory: the text was published in 1918 and includes some ethnicity terms …

Knights of Art

by Amy Steedman Read by Susan Morin 4.5
Knights of Art invites young listeners into the vibrant world of art and the lives of its most celebrated creators. Adapted from Giorgio Vas…

Beautiful Birds

by Edmund Selous Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
In this volume, Edmund Selous explains the beauty of birds to children. We meet some of the most beautiful birds in the world, and learn abo…

The Story of Edison and The Wonders of Electricity

by Frank Mundell Read by Steve C 4.5
Despite not having attended conventional school for more than a few months during his childhood, Thomas Alva Edison received a good groundin…

On The Seashore

by R. Cadwallader Smith Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
This gifted nature writer who is so good at describing animals and their habitat and habits here gives us a look at many of the fascinating …

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