History Unboxed® Children’s History Audiobooks: Fun, Engaging History You Can Listen To Anywhere

Listen to history come alive with our engaging, bite-sized audiobooks!

These digital downloads pair with our easy reader books and include page-turn prompts to support read-along learning or simply enjoy them on their own for a quick, fascinating history lesson wherever you are. Whether you’re at home, in the car, or on the go, our audiobooks bring history to life with lively narration and beautifully written stories designed to spark curiosity and support emergent and hesitant readers.

Each audiobook is narrated by a young, engaging voice and crafted to inspire a love of history through accessible, entertaining storytelling.

Available Titles:

Mysteries of the Rubber People: The Olmecs
6:26 minutes
Learn about the mysterious “Rubber People” of ancient Mesoamerica who played organized sports, drank hot chocolate, and carved giant stone sculptures. Short, fun, and perfect for sparking curiosity about one of the world’s earliest civilizations.

C is for Charlemagne
10:45 minutes
Did you know there was once a knight-king who named his sword “Joyous”? That he suffered from insomnia? Or that he had a lifelong nemesis among the Saxons? Meet Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, through twenty-six fascinating, giggle-worthy, alphabetized facts about his life.
Educator note: this title contains mentions of violence and infidelity.

The Wizard and the Future King
29:57 minutes
Once there was a boy named Arthur who dreamed of being a knight, not knowing he would one day pull a sacred sword from a stone and become king. Guided by his wizard teacher, Arthur learned to be clever, kind, and brave—though he sometimes forgot. This is the story of the first part of Arthur’s legendary life.

Why Choose History Unboxed Audiobooks?

• Engaging narration that brings history to life
• Supports emergent and hesitant readers with page-turn prompts
• Perfect for read-alongs or stand-alone listening
• Digital downloads—no physical product, instant access

Whether you’re supplementing your hands-on history curriculum, looking for an educational audiobook for kids, or just want to enjoy a good story from the past, our audiobooks offer a delightful way to explore history.

Download your favorites today and take history with you wherever you go!