We have used Wonders of Creation books in junior high and are working our way through them still in 9th and 10th grades. We are pleased. However, if you are wanting to cut down on reading aloud, what about some audio and video resources?
Science: Awesome Science with Noah Justice dvds about National Parks
101 series DVD sets (Physics, Biology, or Chemistry)
Apologia texts have audio books for all levels elementary through high school
Backyard Birds and Monarch Butterflies dvds
History: Drive Thru History DVD or free streaming on Roku or TBN website
Mystery of History CD set
Diana Waring History Revealed CD set. Although this is unit studies based, each history unit has related hands-on and writing projects as options.
Literature history selections on audiobook