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Thrilling true stories of brave women who freed slaves, helped the sick, and spoke up for the truth. These 19th century tales, from the American Civil War, are brought to life in this recording, by master storyteller Jim Weiss. Stories include, "Shouting Against the Wind: The Story of Sarah and Angelina Grimke", "Lifesaver: The Story of Sallie Tompkins", "They Called Her Moses: The Story of Harriet Tubman", and so many more!

Thomas Jefferson lived a dozen lifetimes in one. Patriot, scientist, architect, president, author of the Declaration of Independence - he preferred, above all titles, “father” and “grandfather". Yet, time and again, demand for his unique skills drew him from the quiet home he loved. In this recording, you will thrill to true stories of war and peace, loyalty and betrayal, battles against empires, and struggles against slavery.

Three classics in one! The sly humor of Rip Van Winkle, Gulliver’s adventures among the tiny Lilliputians, and the wisdom of a Jewish folk tale.

The action-filled, moving story of George Washington for young listeners. Character shapes a nation as Jim Weiss tells the story of George Washington, a man of remarkable physical strength and equally powerful emotions. Amid bullets and ballots, as commander-in-chief and constitutionalist, political leader and peaceful farmer, family man and father of a nation, here’s a very “human” man who won a war and refused a crown.

Everyone is in a panic - a dragon has been discovered in a cave near the town! The people call for that famous dragon-slaying knight Saint George to defeat the monstrous beast. But when one smart little boy actually meets the dragon, he finds a harmless, friendly creature who would much rather write poems than burn villages

Jim Weiss will delight you and your children with these classics of imagination and wonder. Stories include: "Stone Soup" (includes song, "Stone Soup"), "Puss in Boots" (includes song, "The Pussycat Rag"), "The Shoemaker and the Elves", and "Rapunzel".

Experience the thrilling adventures of a young man seeking justice for himself and his family in 15th-century England. With his father unfairly outlawed by King Henry IV, Myles Falworth faces enormous odds before he can become a knight and champion his family's cause against powerful foes. With the help of loyal friends, Myles demonstrates courage and persistence as he confronts his opponents one-by-one, winning self-understanding and love along the way.

Acclaimed storyteller Jim Weiss takes listeners from palace plots to treasure chambers, from the inner rooms of a mysterious temple to the middle of a thundering chariot charge. From roaring battles to whispered court intrigue, from desert wastelands to luxurious palaces, Jim Weiss leads you through a civilization fifty centuries old, spinning vivid stories of remarkable rulers (Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, Ramesses II and more), the Nile River that made it all possible, and the thrilling discovery of King Tutankhamun's treasure-laden tomb.

Langston Hughes, whose belief in possibilities drove him to overcome racism and write immortal poetry. Charles Steinmetz, the scientific genius with a giant heart lodged in a body four feed tall. Harry Truman, whose boyhood readings in history later guided his own history-making decisions as President of the United States. These stories will have you shaking your head in wonder at the vast (and vastly entertaining) variety of ways in which humans can strive for greatness.

The three astonishing stories on this recording form the basis for three Jewish holidays: Chanukah, Purim, and Passover. In Jim Weiss's telling, heroes and villains spring to life with understandable motives. People of all faiths will love this fascinating recording...perfect family entertainment!

Theodore Roosevelt was a United States President, a war hero, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, an environmental champion, and more. In Jim Weiss's newest audio biography, young listeners will meet this extraordinary man and learn of the determination and resilience that guided him through an action-packed life.

In this iconic mystery, Holmes and Watson must unravel more than one mystery before time runs out as they confront a cunning foe who will stop at nothing to accomplish a dreadful goal. But is that foe human or the result of a centuries-old curse? Come to the foggy English moors to learn the truth about The Hound of the Baskervilles, in this audio adaptation performed by Jim Weiss.

This acclaimed bedtime recording from storyteller Jim Weiss features six vignettes that take the listeners into scenes which evoke feelings of safety and love. A minute of soothing music follows each vignette.

Jim Weiss brings you a big recording full of surprises; with original songs and the very best folktales for listeners of all sizes. Expect giant grins all around.

Meet naive, lovestruck Romeo and Juliet, the swashbuckling Mercutio, Juliet's comical nurse, wise Friar Laurence and more. A perfect introduction to this classic play.

Jim Weiss performs favorite tales and delightful songs to sing or dance along with. Includes "Snow White and Rose Red," "Sleeping Beauty," and "The Twelve Dancing Princesses."

Everyone is in a panic--a dragon has been discovered in a cave near the town! The people call for that famous dragon-slaying knight, Saint George, to defeat the monstrous beast. But when one smart little boy actually meets the dragon, he finds a harmless, friendly creature who would much rather write poems than burn villages.

Charles Dickens' masterful historical novel, set in Paris and London during the French Revolution, combines life-and-death adventure with a moving personal story. Lucie Manette, daughter of a revolutionary hero, and Charles Darnay, an aristocrat sympathetic to the poor, are in love. When vengeful revolutionaries seize Charles, can Lucie's friend, Sydney Carton, save him - and at what cost?

Storyteller Jim Weiss brings classic fairy tales to life. These stories of magic and wonder include "Rapunzel," "Puss in Boots," and more.

Three of the most popular mysteries of all time in one audiobook. Includes stories of Sherlock Holmes, Father Brown, and Edgar Allan Poe's detective Auguste Dupin. Adapted and narrated by Jim Weiss.