Education bestsellers

Homeschooled

A Memoir

By: Stefan Merrill Block
Narrated by: Stefan Merrill Block
Length: 7 hours 9 minutes

A heartbreaking and empowering debut memoir about a mother’s all-consuming love, a son’s perilous quest to discover the world beyond the front door and the unregulated homeschool system that impacts millions like him

Stefan Merrill Block was nine when his mother pulled him from school, certain that his teachers were “stifling his... Read more about Homeschooled

Financial Feminist

Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love

By: Tori Dunlap
Narrated by: Tori Dunlap, Samantha Tan, Shayna Small, Jaime Lamchick & Graham Halstead
Length: 8 hours 3 minutes

“In Financial Feminist Tori gives you actionable recommendations on financial independence. She starts with explanations so you can understand financial terms, then prioritizes goals for anyone looking for financial growth. Read more

The Jesus Storybook Bible

Every story whispers his name

The Story of God’s Great Love

By: Sally Lloyd-Jones
Narrated by: David Suchet
Length: 3 hours 23 minutes

Trusted and treasured for over a decade,?The Jesus Storybook Bible?has been introducing children to God’s wonderful story, and the Savior at the center of that story.? With over 3 million copies sold,?The Jesus Storybook Bible?is the quintessential book for parents, grandparents, pastors, and anyone else who wants to share God’s??Never Stopping,... Read more about The Jesus Storybook Bible

Original Sins

The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of AmericanRacism

By: Eve L. Ewing
Narrated by: Robin Miles & Eve L. Ewing
Length: 12 hours 15 minutes

“I think everyone who grew up in the American school system should read this book. Both a look at the history of (mis)education to marginalized people to the continuing disenfranchisement of many students in America, I learned a lot from reading this. I will never look at schools or the United States in the same way. An excellent and... Read more

What We Talk About When We Talk About Books

The History and Future of Reading

By: Leah Price
Narrated by: Elisabeth Rodgers
Length: 5 hours 35 minutes

“A quick listen/read for anyone looking to learn more about our attitudes towards books and reading throughout history. For example, did you know that there was a time that doctors would write prescriptions for library books??? You would take your prescription to your local librarian who would hand you a self-help book to support you through... Read more

Pedagogy of the Oppressed

50th Anniversary Edition

By: Paulo Freire
Narrated by: Matthew Hendrickson
Length: 7 hours 49 minutes

Bloomsbury presents Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire, read by Matthew Hendrickson

First published in Portuguese in 1968, Pedagogy of the Oppressed was translated and published in English in 1970. Paulo Freire's work has helped to empower countless people throughout the world and has taken on special urgency in the United States and... Read more about Pedagogy of the Oppressed

The Berenstain Bears Seasonal Collection 2

Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story

By: Jan Berenstain & Mike Berenstain
Narrated by: Jill Blackwood
Length: 30 minutes

Young readers will enjoy The Berenstain Bears Seasonal Collection 2, a four-book treasury of Berenstain Bears Living Lights™ audiobooks. Children will learn biblical values through these classic seasonal stories about the familiar and well-loved Bear family.The Berenstain Bears Seasonal Collection 2—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living... Read more about The Berenstain Bears Seasonal Collection 2

The Story of the World, Vol. 2 Audiobook

By: Susan Wise Bauer
Narrated by: Jim Weiss
Length: 10 hours 42 minutes

History will never be the same again! This spirited reading of the first in Susan Wise Bauer's Story of the World history series brings to life the stories and records of the peoples of ancient times. Now more than ever, other countries and customs affect our everyday lives-and our children need to learn about the people who live all around the... Read more about The Story of the World, Vol. 2 Audiobook

The Berenstain Bears Faith, Hope, and Love Treasury

8 Books in 1

Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story

By: Jan & Mike Berenstain
Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne, Julia Tracy & Angela Park
Length: 1 hour 15 minutes

Calling all Berenstain Bears fans! Young readers will enjoy this collection of 8 stories in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of The Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn about faith, hope, love, and so much more alongside Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear.Join the Berenstain Bear cubs as they learn all about faith and heaven, hope... Read more about The Berenstain Bears Faith, Hope, and Love Treasury

That Librarian

The Fight Against Book Banning in America

By: Amanda Jones
Narrated by: Amanda Jones
Length: 9 hours 56 minutes

“This book is the incredible - and highly stress inducing, don't read before bedtime - the memoir of a Louisiana middle-school librarian who finds herself at the front line of the culture wars. Powerful!! Read more

The Call of the Wild and Free

Reclaiming the Wonder in Your Child’s Education, A New Way to Homeschool

Wild and Free

By: Ainsley Arment
Narrated by: Piper Goodeve
Length: 9 hours 6 minutes

Allow your children to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood with this practical guide that provides all the information, inspiration, and advice you need for creating a modern, quality homeschool education.Inspired by the spirit of Henry David Thoreau—”All good things are wild and free”—mother of five Ainsley Arment founded... Read more about The Call of the Wild and Free

Never Enough

When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It

By: Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Narrated by: Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Length: 8 hours 21 minutes

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The definitive book on the rise of “toxic achievement culture” overtaking our kids' and parents' lives, and a new framework for fighting back

In the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. They jam-pack their schedules with AP... Read more about Never Enough

Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

Transform Your Spending and Get More of What Money Can’t Buy

By: Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni
Narrated by: Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni
Length: 6 hours 17 minutes

A relatable personal finance guide that gives a fresh take on how to control your impulse spending so you can stick to a budget and pay off debt, without the guilt and shame of traditional financial advice—from the hosts of the beloved Frugal Friends podcast.There’s a lot of noise out there about how to spend (and not spend) your hard-earned... Read more about Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

Social Change Now

A Guide for Reflection and Connection

By: Deepa Iyer
Narrated by: Deepa Iyer
Length: 3 hours 9 minutes

To engage in social change at this moment in time requires consistent attention, deep reflection, and committed collective action. Social Change Now is a powerful roadmap for individuals and organizations who are ready to deepen their commitment to social justice from racial justice advocate Deepa Iyer. We are living in a period of overlapping... Read more about Social Change Now

Grit

The Power of Passion and Perseverance

By: Angela Duckworth
Narrated by: Angela Duckworth
Length: 9 hours 22 minutes

In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People).

The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela... Read more about Grit

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

A Leadership Fable

By: Patrick Lencioni
Narrated by: Charles Stransky
Length: 3 hours 43 minutes

After her first two weeks observing the problems at DecisionTech, Kathryn Petersen, its new CEO, had more than a few moments when she wondered is she should have taken the job. But Kathryn knew there was little chance she would have turned it down. After all, retirement had made her antsy, and nothing excited her more than a challenge. What she... Read more about The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Free to Learn

Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life

By: Peter Gray
Narrated by: Dan Woren
Length: 9 hours 57 minutes

"A lightning bolt of a book" makes the case for why self-directed learning — "unschooling" — is the best way to get kids to learn (Lenore Skenazy)

In Free to Learn, developmental psychologist Peter Gray argues that in order to foster children who will thrive in today’s constantly changing world, we must entrust them to steer their own... Read more about Free to Learn

Social Justice Parenting

How to Raise Compassionate, Anti-Racist, Justice-Minded Kids in an Unjust World

By: Traci Baxley
Narrated by: Traci Baxley
Length: 6 hours 56 minutes

An empowering, timely guide to raising anti-racist, compassionate, and socially conscious children, from a diversity and inclusion educator with more than thirty years of experience.As a global pandemic shuttered schools across the country in 2020, parents found themselves thrust into the role of teacher—in more ways than one. Not only did they... Read more about Social Justice Parenting

Homeschooling

You’re Doing It Right Just by Doing It

By: Ginny Yurich, MEd
Narrated by: Ginny Yurich, MEd
Length: 5 hours 30 minutes

Be encouraged! You're already "doing it right" just by doing it.
· a must-have resource for parents who homeschool or who want to start
· from the founder of the 1000 Hours Outside Movement
· equips parents with the confidence and tools they need to give their children the education they dream of and deserve

During the past five years, homeschooling... Read more about Homeschooling

The Brave Learner

Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life

By: Julie Bogart
Narrated by: Julie Bogart
Length: 10 hours 1 minute

Publishers Weekly bestseller · A joyful and accessible homeschool guide to making learning a part of everyday life

Parents who are deeply invested in their children's education can be hard on themselves and their kids. When exhausted parents are living the day-to-day grind, it can seem impossible to muster enough energy to make learning... Read more about The Brave Learner

From What Is to What If

Unleashing the Power of Imagination to Create the Future We Want

By: Rob Hopkins
Narrated by: Rob Hopkins
Length: 7 hours 22 minutes

“Big ideas that just might save the world”—The Guardian The founder of the international Transition Towns movement asks why true creative, positive thinking is in decline, asserts that it's more important now than ever, and suggests ways our communities can revive and reclaim it. In these times of deep division and deeper despair, if there is... Read more about From What Is to What If

Finding My Way

The intimate and revelatory new memoir on growing up, first love and mental health from the global icon

By: Malala Yousafzai
Narrated by: Malala Yousafzai
Length: 8 hours 56 minutes

How do you rebuild yourself when your whole world changes overnight?

Thrust onto the public stage at fifteen years old after the Taliban's brutal attack on her life, Malala quickly became an international icon known for bravery and resilience. But away from the cameras and crowds, she spent years struggling to find her place in an unfamiliar... Read more about Finding My Way

Spare Parts

Four Undocumented Teenagers, One Ugly Robot, and the Battle for the American Dream

By: Joshua Davis
Narrated by: Will Damron
Length: 6 hours 51 minutes

Joshua Davis's Spare Parts--now a major motion picture--is a story about overcoming insurmountable odds and the young men who proved they were among the most patriotic and talented Americans in this country—even as the country tried to kick them out.

Four undocumented Mexican American students, two great teachers, one robot-building contest .... Read more about Spare Parts

Pedagogy of Hope

Reliving Pedagogy of the Oppressed

By: Paulo Freire
Narrated by: Matthew Hendrickson
Length: 10 hours 38 minutes

Bloomsbury presents Pedagogy of Hope by Paulo Freire, read by Matthew Hendrickson

With the publication of Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Paulo Freire established himself as one of the most important and radical educational thinkers of his time. In Pedagogy of Hope, Freire revisits the themes of his masterpiece, the real world contexts that inspired... Read more about Pedagogy of Hope

The Wild and Free Family

Forging Your Own Path to a Life Full of Wonder, Adventure, and Connection

Wild and Free

By: Ainsley Arment
Narrated by: Emily Ellet
Length: 6 hours 40 minutes

""Ainsley Arment has emerged as one of the most prominent voices in [this] grass-roots community."" — New York TimesAs parents, we dream of creating a magical childhood for our kids, yet it can be so easy to slip into autopilot. Ainsley Arment-- a mother of five, founder of the thriving community Wild + Free, and bestselling author-- is no... Read more about The Wild and Free Family

The Complete Friedrich Nietzsche Philosophy Collection

Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, The Antichrist, Ecce Homo, The Gay Science, Twilight of the Idols & All His Classic Works

By: Friedrich Nietzsche & Tim Zengerink
Narrated by: Zeek Ring
Length: 105 hours 7 minutes

What if everything you believed was just a cage—and Nietzsche held the key?The Complete Friedrich Nietzsche Philosophy Collection brings the philosopher’s most influential and provocative writings to life—fully modernized and narrated for today’s listener. With his fierce intellect, poetic voice, and fearless honesty, Nietzsche tears down... Read more about The Complete Friedrich Nietzsche Philosophy Collection

Connections Over Compliance

Rewiring Our Perceptions of Discipline

By: Lori L. Desautels, PhD
Narrated by: Jennifer Aquino
Length: 9 hours 46 minutes

The developing brains of our children need to "feel" safe.



Children who carry chronic behavioral challenges are often met with reactive and punitive practices that can potentially reactivate the developing stress response systems.



This book deeply addresses the need for coregulatory and relational touch point practices, shifting student-focused... Read more about Connections Over Compliance

The Communist Manifesto (Unabridged Version)

By: Karl Marx & F. Engels
Narrated by: Mark Harrietha
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

Welcome to an unprecedented audio journey into Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels' "The Communist Manifesto" - the unabridged edition that remains unswervingly loyal to the original text. Its ground-breaking insights into class struggle, capitalism, and communism have left an indelible mark on the history of political thought.
Crafted for the... Read more about The Communist Manifesto (Unabridged Version)

Alignment

A Montessori Approach to Reimagining Work-Life Balance

By: Katie Keller Wood
Narrated by: Katie Keller Wood
Length: 5 hours 11 minutes

USA TODAY BESTSELLER

Your work matters. You matter more.

You know you make a difference. Your talent and expertise come together in your work to make an important contribution to the world. But your dedication shouldn’t mean sacrificing all the other parts of yourself. Inspired by principles from Montessori classrooms, educator and researcher... Read more about Alignment

The Read-Aloud Family

Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids

By: Sarah Mackenzie
Narrated by: Sarah Mackenzie
Length: 7 hours

Discover practical strategies to make reading aloud a meaningful family ritual.The stories we read--and the conversations we have about them--help shape family traditions, create lifelong memories, and become part of our legacy. Reading aloud not only has the power to change a family--it has the power to change the world. But we all know... Read more about The Read-Aloud Family

On the Wrong Side

How Universities Protect Perpetrators and Betray Survivors of Sexual Violence

By: Nicole Bedera
Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
Length: 9 hours 8 minutes

THIS EXPLOSIVE INVESTIGATION REVEALS THE PROFOUND FAILURES OF THE TITLE IX SYSTEM AND IDENTIFIES THE STEPS WE CAN TAKE TO PROTECT STUDENTS

On the Wrong Side provides the first comprehensive account of the inner workings of the secretive Title IX system. Drawing on a yearlong study of survivors, perpetrators, and the administrators who oversaw... Read more about On the Wrong Side

Pimsleur French Level 1 Lessons 11-15

Learn to Speak and Understand French with Pimsleur Language Programs

Pimsleur Digital: Book #1

By: Pimsleur
Narrated by: Pimsleur
Length: 2 hours 49 minutes

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn French
With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in French — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will help you remember what you’ve learned, so you can put it into... Read more about Pimsleur French Level 1 Lessons 11-15

Helping Teens Who Cut, Second Edition

Using DBT Skills to End Self-Injury

By: Michael Hollander PhD
Narrated by: George Newbern
Length: 8 hours 48 minutes

Discovering that your teen “cuts” is every parent’s nightmare. Your most urgent question is: “How can I make it stop?”Tens of thousands of worried parents have turned to this authoritative guide for information and practical guidance about the growing problem of teen self-injury.Dr. Michael Hollander is a leading expert on dialectical behavior... Read more about Helping Teens Who Cut, Second Edition

Pimsleur French Level 1 Lessons 6-10

Learn to Speak and Understand French with Pimsleur Language Programs

Pimsleur Digital: Book #1

By: Pimsleur
Narrated by: Pimsleur
Length: 2 hours 46 minutes

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn French
With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in French — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will help you remember what you’ve learned, so you can put it into... Read more about Pimsleur French Level 1 Lessons 6-10

Up from Slavery

By: Booker T. Washington
Narrated by: Noah Waterman
Length: 6 hours 8 minutes

Booker T. Washington fought his way out of slavery to become an educator, statesman, political shaper, and proponent of the “do it yourself” idea. In his autobiography, he describes his early life as a slave on a Virginia plantation, his steady rise during the Civil War, his struggle for education, his schooling at the Hampton Institute, and his... Read more about Up from Slavery

The Four-Hour School Day

How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life

By: Durenda Wilson
Narrated by: Jill Blackwood
Length: 5 hours 49 minutes

Giving your child a quality education experience for a life of happiness and purpose is possible--and it only takes four hours a day or less! We want our kids to have the best education, but less-than-ideal school environments and concern about our kids' specific needs have parents uncertain about traditional schooling. Trusted homeschool... Read more about The Four-Hour School Day

A History of American Higher Education

Third Edition

By: John R. Thelin
Narrated by: Sean Runnette
Length: 21 hours 34 minutes

The definitive history of American higher education—now up to date.



Exploring American higher education from its founding in the seventeenth century to its struggle to innovate and adapt in the first decades of the twenty-first century, Thelin demonstrates that the experience of going to college has been central to American life for generations... Read more about A History of American Higher Education

Trick Mirror

Reflections on Self-Delusion

By: Jia Tolentino
Narrated by: Jia Tolentino
Length: 9 hours 45 minutes

A Times book of the year A Guardian book of the year ‘Magnificent’The Times ‘Dazzling’ New Statesman ‘It filled me with hope’ Zadie Smith We are living in the era of the self, in an era of malleable truth and widespread personal and political delusion. In these nine interlinked essays,... Read more about Trick Mirror

Science in the Beginning

Science Through HiStory

By: Dr. Jay L. Wile
Narrated by: James Wood
Length: 16 hours 2 minutes

Science in the Beginning is the first book in a hands-on, multilevel elementary science series that introduces scientific concepts using history as its guide. The beginning of history is given in the Bible’s creation account, and this book uses the days of creation as a way of introducing a wide range of scientific concepts including the nature... Read more about Science in the Beginning

Geeky Pedagogy

A Guide for Intellectuals, Introverts, and Nerds Who Want to Be Effective Teachers

By: Jessamyn Neuhaus
Narrated by: Randye Kaye
Length: 7 hours 9 minutes

Geeky Pedagogy is a funny, evidence-based, multidisciplinary, pragmatic, highly accessible guide to the process of learning and relearning how to be an effective college teacher. It is the first college teaching guide that encourages faculty to embrace their inner nerd, inviting listeners to view themselves and their teaching work in light of... Read more about Geeky Pedagogy

Stop the World I Want to Get Off

A guide to understanding and supporting the recovery of autistic burnout in children and young people

By: Jodie Clarke
Narrated by: Rebecca Courtney
Length: 4 hours 22 minutes

With mental health crisis in autistic young people on the rise we need to accept that Living as an autistic person in a world that doesn't cater to your needs is exhausting at best and harmful at worst.

Autistic burnout is a common experience for autistic children and young people. This book, authored by a neurodivergent practitioner with... Read more about Stop the World I Want to Get Off

Learn Spanish Bundle - Easy Introduction for Beginners (Level 1)

Learn Spanish Bundle

By: SpanishPod101.com & Innovative Language Learning
Narrated by: SpanishPod101.com
Length: 8 hours 22 minutes

Brand new to Spanish?
If you’re looking for the easiest way to start learning and speaking Spanish…
You’ve made a smart choice. Why?
Because Spanish can be EASY or HARD, depending on HOW you start.  - Start the hard way (reading grammar and memorizing words), and you’ll quickly think, “Languages are just not my thing.” - Start easy, and... Read more about Learn Spanish Bundle - Easy Introduction for Beginners (Level 1)

Pimsleur French Level 3 Lessons 26-30

Learn to Speak, Understand, and Read French with Pimsleur Language Programs

Pimsleur Digital: Book #3

By: Pimsleur
Narrated by: Pimsleur
Length: 4 hours 1 minute

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn French
With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in French — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will help you remember what you’ve learned, so you can put it into... Read more about Pimsleur French Level 3 Lessons 26-30

A Teacher's Guide to Special Education

By: David F. Bateman & Jenifer L. Cline
Narrated by: Kim Handysides
Length: 6 hours 47 minutes

Despite the prevalence of students with disabilities in the general education classroom, few teachers receive training on how to meet these students' needs or how to navigate the legally mandated processes enumerated in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). What is their role? What are their responsibilities? What are the roles... Read more about A Teacher's Guide to Special Education

The Career Game Loop

Learn to Earn in the New Economy

By: Jessica Lindl
Narrated by: Troy Allan
Length: 8 hours 37 minutes

In The Career Game Loop, veteran gaming, education, and workforce executive, Jessica Lindl, and her team at Unity Technologies deliver an exciting playbook for navigating today's dynamic career landscape inspired by an unlikely source— gaming. Drawing parallels between gaming and career advancement, you'll explore why learning, earning, and... Read more about The Career Game Loop

Everyday Arabic for Beginners - 400 Actions & Activities

Beginner Arabic

By: Innovative Language Learning & ArabicPod101.com
Narrated by: ArabicPod101.com
Length: 1 hour 57 minutes

***Important: With this Audiobook, you’re entitled to a bonus Audiobook: The Introductory Arabic Basic Bootcamp (5 Lessons)***
You want to learn Arabic and actually speak the language, right?
Then, let’s start talking about your everyday life.
You can talk about in English. Now, you’ll do it in Arabic.
This Audiobook is perfect for upper beginner... Read more about Everyday Arabic for Beginners - 400 Actions & Activities

What If? 10th Anniversary Edition

Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

By: Randall Munroe
Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
Length: 7 hours 28 minutes

A special tenth anniversary edition of the million-copy bestseller What If? from the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd—revised and annotated with answers to important questions you never thought to ask.Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions: What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at ninety percent the speed of light?... Read more about What If? 10th Anniversary Edition

The Berenstain Bears Values and Virtues Treasury

8 Books in 1

Berenstain Bears/Living Lights: A Faith Story

By: Mike Berenstain
Narrated by: Jill Blackwood, Angela Park & Julia Barnett Tracy
Length: 1 hour 9 minutes

Calling all Berenstain Bears fans! Young readers will enjoy this collection of 8 stories in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn about kindness, patience, love, respect, and much more alongside Brother, Sister and Honey Bear.Join the Berenstain Bear cubs as they explore the values of... Read more about The Berenstain Bears Values and Virtues Treasury

She Comes First - Abridged

The Grammer of Oral Sex

Kerner

By: Ian Kerner
Narrated by: Ian Kerner
Length: 4 hours 35 minutes

""She Comes First is quite simply the best guide to oral sex out there."" —AskMen.comThe essential guidebook to oral sex, She Comes First offers a radical new philosophy for pleasuring womenAs women everywhere will attest, men are ""ill-cliterate."" But in the pages of She Comes First, the mystery of female satisfaction is solved, and the tongue... Read more about She Comes First - Abridged

The Good Neighbor

The Life and Work of Fred Rogers

By: Maxwell King
Narrated by: LeVar Burton
Length: 14 hours 7 minutes

“For many, Mister Rogers was a childhood friend of sorts. With him multiple generations learned about feelings, how things work and about different people. In this book you get to learn about why those lessons mattered so much and how they were developed. Moreover, you get to start the book with the old familiar intro song and then switch to... Read more