At Cambridge For Kids, we create engaging and educational audiobooks, comprehension activities, and scripts focused on History and Science for young learners. Perfect for home learning, our content is designed to be clear and accessible, with each episode under 10 minutes long, making complex topics easy to understand for children of all ages.
Our content is written and narrated by Matthew John Brooks, a Cambridge University archaeologist with a passion for making learning fun and interactive.
At Cambridge For Kids, we create engaging and educational audiobooks, comprehension activities, and scripts focused on History and Science for young learners. Perfect for home learning, our content is designed to be clear and accessible, with each episode under 10 minutes long, making complex topics easy to understand for children of all ages.
Our content is written and narrated by Matthew John Brooks, a Cambridge University archaeologist with a passion for making learning fun and interactive.
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Lighthouse of Alexandria. The Lighthouse at Alexandria was the first known lighthouse and stood for 1600 years on the coast of Egypt. It was built on the island of Pharos, to help guide trade ships into its busy harbor at Alexandria. The lighthouse was damaged by several earthquakes and eventually became an abandoned ruin.
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Comprehension questions (.docx)
Comprehension activities (.docx)
Answer sheets (.docx)
EBook script of the episode (.docx)
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:
Episode 1- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Episode 2- The Colossus of Rhodes
Episode 3- The Temple of Artemis
Episode 4 – The Lighthouse of Alexandria
Episode 5- The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Episode 6 – The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Episode 7- The Great Pyramid of Giza
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Roman Inventions of Transportation. Ancient Romans traveled by land and sea. From the earliest times, the Romans displayed remarkable skills in building and engineering. They constructed bridges across the river Tiber, aqueducts to supply Rome with water, and sewers to drain the Forum and keep the city healthy.
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A downloadable audio file (mp3)
Comprehension questions (.docx)
Comprehension activities (.docx)
Answer sheets (.docx)
EBook script of the episode (.docx)
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As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available
The Rise of the Roman Empire:
Episode 1 – Introduction to the Roman Empire
Episode 2 – The Roman Conquest and Expansion
Episode 3 – Romans and the Economy
Episode 4 – Inventions of Transportation
Episode 5 – Architecture and Engineering
Episode 6 – Life as a Roman
Episode 7 – The Arts and the Romans
Episode 8 – Julius Caesar
Episode 9 – Latin Literature and the shaping of modern-day English
Episode 10 – The Legacy of the Romans
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Ancient Greek Philosophy. The philosophers of Ancient Greece were among the greatest thinkers to ever grace humanity. Ancient Greek philosophy and medical writing were extremely important on later thought, both in the West and in the East.
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A downloadable audio file (mp3)
Comprehension questions (.docx)
Comprehension activities (.docx)
Answer sheets (.docx)
EBook script of the episode (.docx)
WHEN CAN I GET IT?
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As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available
The Ancient Greeks:
Episode 1 – Introduction to Ancient Greece
Episode 2 – The Olympic Games
Episode 3 – Government and Law
Episode 4 – Philosophy, the First Thinkers
Episode 5 – Literature and the Theatre
Episode 6 – Architecture and Art
Episode 7 – Greek Mythology
Episode 8 – Athens and Sparta
Episode 9 – The Olympian Gods
Episode 10 – The Lasting Legacy of the Greeks
Egyptian Inventions. The Pyramids. Writing. Papyrus Sheets. Black Ink. The Ox-drawn plough. The Sickle. Irrigation. The Sundial. Are but a few of their many inventions. Egyptian inventions were vast and it might be easier to list the things they did not invent such as the wheel; not unexpected in a civilization where boats were mainly used as the means of transport.
Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
The Audiobook of Unit 4 - Inventions. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in this audiobook using the eBook and Comprehension Questions.
Listen - Read - Answer
Listen to this Audiobook Egyptian Inventions
Read along using the eBook (with visuals)
Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities
Covered in this Audiobook:
Seasonal Calendar
Papyrus
Ink
Makeup
The Plough
Sundials
Breath mints
Wigs
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A downloadable audio file (mp3)
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As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available
The Age of The Egyptians Series:
Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians
Unit 2 – The River Nile
Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics
Unit 4 – Inventions
Unit 5 – Cleopatra
Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse
Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid
Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs
Unit 9 – Art and Architecture
Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt
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Designed for classroom & home / independent learning. Aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Temple of Artemis. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, in present-day Turkey, was built to honor the Greek goddess Artemis, the protector of women. It has been described as the most beautiful and dazzling of all of the Seven Wonders.
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A downloadable audio file (mp3)
Comprehension questions (.docx)
Comprehension activities (.docx)
Answer sheets (.docx)
EBook script of the episode (.docx)
WHEN CAN I GET IT?
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As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:
Episode 1- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Episode 2- The Colossus of Rhodes
Episode 3- The Temple of Artemis
Episode 4 – The Lighthouse of Alexandria
Episode 5- The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Episode 6 – The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Episode 7- The Great Pyramid of Giza
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Romans and the Economy. During the Roman Republic, the economy was largely based on farming and trade, centered on goods such as grain and wine. Military expansion powered the economy, bringing in slaves and riches back to Rome, which transformed the city of Rome and the Romans themselves.
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A downloadable audio file (mp3)
Comprehension questions (.docx)
Comprehension activities (.docx)
Answer sheets (.docx)
EBook script of the episode (.docx)
WHEN CAN I GET IT?
Instantly
As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available
The Rise of the Roman Empire:
Episode 1 – Introduction to the Roman Empire
Episode 2 – The Roman Conquest and Expansion
Episode 3 – Romans and the Economy
Episode 4 – Inventions of Transportation
Episode 5 – Architecture and Engineering
Episode 6 – Life as a Roman
Episode 7 – The Arts and the Romans
Episode 8 – Julius Caesar
Episode 9 – Latin Literature and the shaping of modern-day English
Episode 10 – The Legacy of the Romans
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Ancient Greek Government and Law - The Ancient Greek world had no single system of law; individual states like Athens and Sparta, instead created their own political and legal ideas. The most common systems of Greek government were Democracy - where the people made the decisions. Monarchy - rule by one individual who had inherited his role, much like a King. Oligarchy - rule by a small group of people.
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A downloadable audio file (mp3)
Comprehension questions (.docx)
Comprehension activities (.docx)
Answer sheets (.docx)
EBook script of the episode (.docx)
WHEN CAN I GET IT?
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As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available
The Ancient Greeks:
Episode 1 – Introduction to Ancient Greece
Episode 2 – The Olympic Games
Episode 3 – Government and Law
Episode 4 – Philosophy, the First Thinkers
Episode 5 – Literature and the Theatre
Episode 6 – Architecture and Art
Episode 7 – Greek Mythology
Episode 8 – Athens and Sparta
Episode 9 – The Olympian Gods
Episode 10 – The Lasting Legacy of the Greeks
Hieroglyphics. Hieroglyphic writing died out in Egypt in the fourth century C.E. Over time the knowledge of how to read hieroglyphs was lost, until the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. The word today is not only is used to describe Ancient Egyptian writing but also any civilization that uses picture signs as letter characters.
Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
The Audiobook of Unit 3 - Hieroglyphics. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in this audiobook using the eBook and Comprehension Questions.
Listen - Read - Answer
Listen to this Audiobook Hieroglyphic
Read along using the eBook (with visuals)
Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities
Covered in this Audiobook:
Sacred carvings
Other civilizations
Origins
Cursive and hieratic
Good vs Evil
The knowledge keepers
Coptic
Translation
WHAT AM I BUYING?
A downloadable audio file (mp3)
WHEN CAN I GET IT?
Instantly
As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available
The Age of The Egyptians Series:
Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians
Unit 2 – The River Nile
Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics
Unit 4 – Inventions
Unit 5 – Cleopatra
Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse
Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid
Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs
Unit 9 – Art and Architecture
Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt
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Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
The Colossus of Rhodes - The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the most ambitious and tallest statue of the Hellenistic period. It represented the god Helios and was built to thank the gods for the victory over the fierce warmongers, the Macedonians.
WHAT AM I BUYING?
A downloadable audio file (mp3)
Comprehension questions (.docx)
Comprehension activities (.docx)
Answer sheets (.docx)
EBook script of the episode (.docx)
WHEN CAN I GET IT?
Instantly
As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:
Episode 1- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Episode 2- The Colossus of Rhodes
Episode 3- The Temple of Artemis
Episode 4 – The Lighthouse of Alexandria
Episode 5- The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Episode 6 – The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Episode 7- The Great Pyramid of Giza
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
The Roman Conquest and Expansion. The Romans had to fight countless wars to defend their growing territory and to conquer new lands. Along the way, Rome itself changed from a small town into a bustling city.
WHAT AM I BUYING?
A downloadable audio file (mp3)
Comprehension questions (.docx)
Comprehension activities (.docx)
Answer sheets (.docx)
EBook script of the episode (.docx)
WHEN CAN I GET IT?
Instantly
As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available
The Rise of the Roman Empire:
Episode 1 – Introduction to the Roman Empire
Episode 2 – The Roman Conquest and Expansion
Episode 3 – Romans and the Economy
Episode 4 – Inventions of Transportation
Episode 5 – Architecture and Engineering
Episode 6 – Life as a Roman
Episode 7 – The Arts and the Romans
Episode 8 – Julius Caesar
Episode 9 – Latin Literature and the shaping of modern-day English
Episode 10 – The Legacy of the Romans
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
The Olympic Games - The Ancient Greeks loved competition of all sorts. Each year, the various city-states of Greece sent athletes to festivals of games, which were held to honor Zeus. The games were officially held every four years from 776 BC, but they possibly originated much earlier. A Greek myth credited the hero Herakles, better known as Hercules, with creating the running competitions at Olympia to celebrate the end of one of his missions called the twelve labors.
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A downloadable audio file (mp3)
Comprehension questions (.docx)
Comprehension activities (.docx)
Answer sheets (.docx)
EBook script of the episode (.docx)
WHEN CAN I GET IT?
Instantly
As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available
The Ancient Greeks:
Episode 1 – Introduction to Ancient Greece
Episode 2 – The Olympic Games
Episode 3 – Government and Law
Episode 4 – Philosophy, the First Thinkers
Episode 5 – Literature and the Theatre
Episode 6 – Architecture and Art
Episode 7 – Greek Mythology
Episode 8 – Athens and Sparta
Episode 9 – The Olympian Gods
Episode 10 – The Lasting Legacy of the Greeks
Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
The Audiobook of Unit 1 - Who were the Ancient Egyptians? Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in this audiobook using the eBook and Comprehension Questions.
Listen - Read - Answer
Listen to the Audiobook Who were the Ancient Egyptians?
Read along using the eBook (with visuals)
Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities
Introduction to the Egyptians - Who were they? How long ago did they live? Hopefully, in the next 10 episodes, all your questions will be answered and will give you a good understanding of this fascinating ancient civilization.
Covered in this Audiobook:
Location and translation
Kemet ‘The Black Land’
Why so many monuments?
Life after death: The Hall of Truth & The Field of Reeds
Earliest Archaeological evidence
The Badarians
King Narmer
Creation myths
Their inspiration on the modern world
WHAT AM I BUYING?
A downloadable audio file (mp3)
Comprehension questions (.pdf)
Comprehension activities (.pdf)
Answer sheet (.pdf)
EBook (.pdf)
WHEN CAN I GET IT?
Instantly
As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available
The Age of The Egyptians Series:
Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians
Unit 2 – The River Nile
Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics
Unit 4 – Inventions
Unit 5 – Cleopatra
Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse
Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid
Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs
Unit 9 – Art and Architecture
Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt