What made the 19th century an interesting but tumultuous time? What technological, cultural and social changes influenced life then? Explore those issues in this story collection.
Joseph Merrick, also known as "The Elephant Man," rose above massive deformities to live an exemplary life.
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After visits from four different ghosts, including that of Jacob Marley, Scrooge changes his life. He becomes a "second father" to Tiny Tim Cratchit ...
Just as Marley's ghost has predicted, the Ghost of Christmas Past pays Scrooge a visit.
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Audio narration and dramatization of "The Last Night," a chapter from the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
As Old Marley's ghost predicted, Scrooge gets a visit from the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Be.
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Audio narration of "The Night Before Christmas," a poem by Clement C. Moore; read by Carole Bos.
Gabe Theriault narrates his original story written as part of her 4th grade Hawaiian history and culture research project.
Ebenezer Scrooge receives a visit from the Ghost of Christmas Present.
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