Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past

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In the South Pacific in 1944 and 1945, military battles raged between the United States and Japan.

Many daring escapes and rescues took place during World War II.

Take a peek beneath the canopy of prehistoric forests to discover the world of dinosaurs.

The Apollo 13 mission began smoothly.

Step back into the recent past and discover the moments that defined the modern world.

How do the toys and games children played with in the past compare to the toys of the present?

The Golden Gate Bridge is an important structure in San Francisco, California.

From candle-lit cottages to electricity-filled houses, this carefully leveled text compares and contrasts homes of the past to homes of the present.

In 1963, more than 30 African-American girls ages 11 to 16 were arrested for taking part in Civil Rights protests in Americus, Georgia.

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Some of the earliest human achievements took place in China thousands of years ago.

Explore the excitement of the Summer Olympics through stories of the greatest gold-medal moments in the history of the event, from Nadia Comaneci's perfect 10.

Have you ever heard of hieroglyphics?

The abolitionist movement fought to end slavery long before the Civil War.

Have you ever heard of a road that was built for boats?

Massive pyramids tower over the Giza Plateau near Cairo, Egypt.

An inspiring true story of the Holocaust Francesco Tirelli loved to eat gelato from his uncle's cart.

How did ancient cultures use hair and nail styles to communicate status?

Explore the unique world of dinosaurs in coastal habitats.

Este aspecto de uno de los dinosaurios más clásicos ayuda a los lectores a convertirse en expertos en tricérratops.

Explore the unique world of dinosaurs in coastal habitats.

See how schools in the United States have changed over the years.

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In November 1942, twelve-year-old Calvin Graham found himself in the midst of an intense battle on a ship in the Pacific Ocean.

Technology is constantly changing the world we live in.

One morning in March 1888, twelve-year-old Milton Daub awoke to find the world buried in snow.

Harriet Tubman dreamed of freedom from a young age.

Computers and the internet forever changed how we communicate messages and other information.

Ninja of the past learned to climb, dodge, and sneak.

Did you know that the longest-ruling monarch's reign lasted for more than 82 years?

Imagine having a job that has been around for thousands of years.

From handwritten letters to typed text messages, this carefully leveled text compares and contrasts communication of the past to communication of the present!

Pterodáctilos son una de las criaturas más fascinantes de la antigüedad.

In 1504, Hernan Cortes left Spain for the Caribbean.

Have you ever wanted to play the flute?

Discover the true stories of code breakers who worked behind the scenes during World War II.

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Take a peek beneath the canopy of prehistoric forests to discover the world of dinosaurs.

Discover the true story of the woman Dr.

In 1912, more than 2,200 people sailed aboard the maiden voyage of the Titanic.

Stegosaurus was an enormous dinosaur known for its strong tail and the plates on its back.

How much do you know about the iconic San Francisco Giants?

See how transportation has changed over the yearsTransportation carries people from one place to another, but it has changed over time.