Here is an interesting article regarding the benefits of listening to audiobooks. The author, Daniel Willingham, is a  Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia. He has written numerous articles about education. In the past his research has included studying the brain with a focus on learning and memory.

http://www.danielwillingham.com/daniel-willingham-science-and-education-blog/is-listening-to-an-audio-book-cheating

(shared by Nicole Choiniere-Kroeker from Tokeneke Elementary School)