Discover the history, terrain, people, culture, government, wildlife, and cuisine of Australia.
Did you know that Antarctica is considered the world's largest desert? It is the coldest and windiest place on Earth and has no permanent residents. Learn about the people who first explored this continent and the research that is now done there. Includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.
The continent of Africa is a land of many nations, languages, and cultures. Learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of this unique continent. Includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.
Learn how World War II affected America and continues to influence our lives today, through technology advances, human rights issues, and more.
Discover the causes of World War I and learn how the war affected Americans during the war and for decades to follow. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Explore how the American public viewed the war in Vietnam and how American culture changed during the Vietnam era. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Learn how the American Revolution tore apart communities and turned British colonists to Americans. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Learn how it felt to live through the 9-11 attacks and how America changed - for better and worse - in the years that followed. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Learn how the Civil War touched the lives of all Americans and impacted the politics, economy, and culture of the nation. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Learn about the series of protests and civil actions that made the Civil Rights Era one of change, conflict, and new hope. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.
Uncover the weird truths about the Wild West, from UFO sightings to cowboy lullabies. Includes a glossary, fast facts and other resources.
Much of what we think about pirates comes from ways they are portrayed in books and movies. Learn the weird truth about the Golden Age of Piracy and how it spawned popular pirate stereotypes. This title supports Common Core ELA standards.
With real-world examples of science at work, this book discusses fossil formation, the history of paleontology, and what some fossil records show.
This brief introduction to the Vikings and their gods includes a story about the family of Eric the Red..
In graphic-novel format, this book examines the history of piracy while providing a story that brings the danger and adventure of high seas to life.
This book discusses the lives of samurai warriors through a story about two samurai who served Oda Nobunaga, a powerful samurai leader.
This book described the life of a Spartan warrior and includes a short story that follows two Spartan boys from the age of seven to the battle of Thermopylae.
This book describes the life of medieval knights, including a short story of two young knights' experiences in a tournament and in battle.
This book presents an introduction to gladiators, warriors of the Roman arena. It includes a brief story about two slaves who became gladiators and a description of the various kinds of gladiators, their styles, and weapons.
This book discusses background information about the World War II Memorial and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.
This book discusses background information about the World War I Memorial and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.
This book discusses background information about the Vietnam War Memorial and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.
This book discusses background information about the Korean War Memorial and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.
This book discusses background information about Arlington National Cemetery and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.
This book discusses background information about the USS "Arizona" Memorial and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.