Science
Irish Idylls
Read by James E. Carson
Jane Barlow
Irish Idylls is a collection of short stories about Irish peasantry during the 19th Century. Ms Jane Barlow, an Irish lass, having, unbeliev…
Farthest North
Read by Sharon Riskedahl
Fridtjof Nansen
Farthest North chronicles the remarkable journey of Fridtjof Nansen and his crew aboard the ship Fram, as they venture into the uncharted Ar…
Nature's Miracles
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Elisha Gray
Nature's Miracles invites listeners into the fascinating world of science and technology through accessible discussions that demystify compl…
De Rerum Natura
Read by Malone
Titus Lucretius Carus
An exposition of Epicurus atomic theory and the ethical tenets based upon it. Drawing upon this materialist philosophy, Lucretius cites the …
The Behavior of the Honey Bee
Read by Roger Melin
D. B. Casteel
The value of the honey bee in cross pollinating the flowers of fruit trees makes it desirable that exact information be available concerning…
The Formation of Vegetable Moulds through the Action of Worms
Read by Gail Timmerman Vaughan
Charles Darwin
In this insightful work, Charles Darwin explores the vital role of earthworms in the formation of soil and the broader implications for agri…
Short Nonfiction Collection
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Various
A collection of ten short essays or other short nonfiction works in the public domain read by LibriVox volunteers.
Our Journey to Sinai
Read by Sue Anderson
Agnes Von Blomberg Bensly
Fortress-walled Saint Catherine's monastery on the Sinai peninsula has been a pilgrimage site since its founding by the Byzantine Emperor Ju…
The Children's Life of the Bee
Read by Phil Chenevert
Maurice Maeterlinck
Buzz, buzz, buzz. A fascinating and beautifully written explanation of the life of the honey bee. Maeterlinck, who won the Noble Prize for L…
Nature's Miracles
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Elisha Gray
Nature's Miracles invites listeners to explore the wonders of the natural world through the lens of science and technology. In this engaging…
Mighty Animals
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Jennie Irene Mix
Mighty Animals invites young listeners to explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs through engaging and accessible chapters. Written by Je…
Moths of the Limberlost
Read by J. M. Smallheer
Gene Stratton-Porter
Gene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924) was an American author, amateur naturalist, wildlife photographer, specializing in…
Food Values
Read by TriciaG
Dr. Albert Philip Sy
Food Values by Dr. Albert Philip Sy is a concise guide that emerged during the tumultuous times of World War I, serving as a practical resou…
The Bird Study Book
Read by J. M. Smallheer
Thomas Gilbert Pearson
Do you enjoy bird watching? Would you like to learn a little more about the early conservation efforts to protect wild birds? In the Preface…
Short Nonfiction Collection
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Various
A collection of ten short nonfiction works in the public domain. The essays, speeches and reports included in this collection were independ…
Trees Every Child Should Know
Read by MaryAnn
Julia Ellen Rogers
Trees Every Child Should Know invites young listeners to explore the fascinating world of trees through engaging observations and hands-on l…
Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air
Read by LivelyHive
Joseph Priestley
Joseph Priestley, FRS was an 18th-century English theologian, Dissenting clergyman, natural philosopher, chemist, educator, and political th…
Bacon
Read by Bill Boerst
Richard William Church
This investigation of Bacon the scholar and man of letters begins with a look at the early days and progresses to his relationships with Que…
Short Nonfiction Collection
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Various
A collection of fifteen short nonfiction works in the public domain. The essays, speeches, news items and reports included in this collectio…
Het Ontstaan der Soorten
Read by Jozef van Giel
Charles Darwin
Het ontstaan der soorten (Engels: The Origin of Species) is het bekendste boek van de Britse bioloog Charles Darwin. In het boek zet Darwin …