Children’s / Teenage general interest: Money

You should be happy being a wife and mother!

The Second World War changed how the United States saw women's roles.

African-American women played a major role in bringing about social change during the civil rights movement.

The Civil War finally ended slavery in the United States in 1865.

A member of the EU since 1973, the United Kingdom is made up mostly of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

A member of the EU since 1995, Sweden is one of the most stable and peaceful countries in the world.

Long ago, Portugal was one of the world's most powerful countries, as it explored and conquered places far from home.

Poland is an Eastern European country that is stepping up on the world stage.

The Netherlands is one of the most progressive countries in the EU.

Italy is a tourist destination for thousands of people every year.

Not long ago, Ireland was a country dealing with poverty and violence.

Greece's economy has struggled a lot in recent years, but it has a long, rich history to draw on to help solve its problems.

Ever since Germany formed in 1871, it has been a major world player.

As one of the most powerful countries in Europe, France is a key player in the EU.

Denmark is a peaceful northern country that joined the EU in 1973.

The Czech Republic is one of the newest countries in the world.

Austria is a German-speaking country with a long history and rich cultural traditions, from kings and queens to musical composers.

Have you ever played cards on a rainy afternoon?

Special days are times for fun and togetherness.

Have you heard of Anansi, the mischief-making spider from Africa?

Have you heard these common proverbs?

You may turn on the CD player or the radio when you want to hear musicbut once, in the days before modern technology, music was enjoyed whenever groups of people got together.

Did you know that if you drop a spoon, someone will kiss you soon?

A patchwork quilt .

Do you know who started the first volunteer fire company in the United States?

Does your family have a favorite holiday meal?

Did you know that today's jolly Santa Claus was originally a Catholic bishop?

Find out what it takes to be a psychologist with character.

Find out what it takes to be a politician with character.

Find out what it takes to be a member of the military.

Substance-related disorders are among the most prevalent of all mental disorders.

At twenty-seven, Sheila is already on the verge of a second divorce.

A century ago, people with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) were sometimes institutionalized for life or treated with frightening operations such as frontal lobotomies.

Everyone experiences the "e;blues"e; now and then as well as times of joy and self-confidence.

Jeff's family and friends described him as "e;good-looking,"e; "e;fun-loving,"e; "e;quick-witted,"e; and "e;talented.

Have you ever known that you shouldn't do something, but just couldn't stop yourself?

Imagine taking a medication meant to heal you only to discover that the drug rotted your bones, made your teeth fall out, and filled you with a radioactive element called radium.

A high school student allows herself to eat less than six hundred calories a day.

Janet's brain felt foggy and numb.

Imagine what it would be like to look at the faces of your family members and friends and not know who they are.

Mental disorders can affect people of all ages and backgrounds.

When terrorists attacked the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, Cassie McCauley watched in horror from her classroom on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River.

We all have to deal with stress sometimes.

Most people cringe when they hear the word physics.

Crimes happen every day all around the world.

Why are programs such as CSI, Law & Order, and Cold Case so popular?

Welcome to the exciting world of forensic investigationthe science of solving crimes.

Welcome to the exciting world of forensic science, where every contact leaves a trace!

An uncanny calm settles on the scene.

Who committed the crime?