Educational: History

Historical and anecdotal information about selected major historic monuments and sites in each of the fifty states.

The name of the Ivory Coast (also known as Cote d'Ivoire) comes from its history; at one time, Europeans came to the region to hunt elephants for their valuable ivory.

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Indonesia is an archipelago that includes more than 17,000 islands and stretches across three time zones.

Located on the westernmost point of Africa, Senegal is a land of stunning coastlines, semi-desert sands, fertile river valleys, grassland plains, and tropical rainforests.

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

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

Step inside a magnificent 14th century castle and back in timeThis fully updated edition of Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle takes you on an illustrated tour of a fully functioning 14th century castle.

In November 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States.

Some of the most important documents in American history were composed and debated within the Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall.

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

China is one of the world's oldest uninterrupted civilizations, and the essential culture and identity of the Chinese people--the Chinese Way--was formed more than 2,000 years ago.

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The Rise of Nationalism: The Arab World, Turkey, and Iran examines the ideological background of nationalist movements in the Middle East, including Jewish nationalism in Palestine, tracing the way these movements grew and developed.

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

Most people find themselves out in the wilderness at some point in their lives, even if they're just heading out for a camping trip.

Africa is the only continent where poverty levels have risen in recent decades, and many of its countries suffer from humanitarian crises, political unrest, or both.

In 1498 Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama became the first European to set foot on the shores of Mozambique.

The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuriesand at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown as well.

Elite soldiers must know how to survive in every environment, including if they're stranded on the harshest ocean.

Richard Hammond - TV presenter and self-confessed mystery addict - is on a quest to uncover the truth behind the rumours and whispers around some of the world's strangest ancient mysteries.

In 1836, a small group of Texan settlers fighting for their freedom from Mexico fortified an old Spanish mission near the village of San Antonio de Bxar.

Mary Matsuda is a typical 16-year-old girl living on Vashon Island, Washington with her family.

Contrary to popular belief, Native Americans did not always have horses to assist them in their daily lives.

Dramatic True Tales of Thomas Edison, Catherine the Great, Boss Tweed, Queen Elizabeth I, and More What do Mother Theresa, Honest Abe, and Mahatma Gandhi have in common?

Take students in grades 5-8 on a field trip without leaving the classroom using Exploring Australia!

Help your 5th grader, middle school, or high school child reflect on and build proficiency learning about significant events in US history with the activity-packed Mark Twain Black History Activities Workbook!

The United Arab Emirates is a federation made up of seven small kingdoms--Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, al- Fujairah, and Ras al-Khaimah--located on the coast of the Arabian Peninsula.

A close look at diseases from the Plague to modern Superbugs and at scientists' efforts to keep them in check.

Ghana, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa, was once known as the Gold Coast because of its vast deposits of this precious mineral.

In the spring of 2003, the United States and it allies invaded Iraq to remove one of the world's most brutal dictators, Saddam Hussein, from power.

Isaac Newton's exploration of the world around him has shaped the direction of science for the last few hundred years.

By the beginning of the 1800s, America was a young country led by people who were ready to fight to defend American rights on the seas and at home.

Being in the Special Forces means you will be taken all over the world for some of the most difficult missions, often to unfriendly places and dangerous regions.

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

A lively and accessible book for teens on the history, pioneers, theories, questions, arguments, and daily reality of feminism today.

Throughout the ages, cunning and brave heroes have reached deep inside themselves to find the strength to triumph over long odds.

Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text.

The vast North African country of Algeria became independent in 1962 after a brutal eight-year-long war against France.

The combination of breathtaking scenic beauty, fabulous wildlife, and peace-loving citizens makes Botswana a favorite of tourists from all over the world.

By almost any standard, Malaysia has become one of the most prosperous and successful nations in the Islamic world.

Richard Hammond - TV presenter and self-confessed mystery addict - is on a quest to uncover the truth behind the rumours and whispers around some of the world's strangest alien encounters.

In 1927, sculptor Gutzon Borglum began a project to carve the heads of four great American presidents into the granite of Mount Rushmore.

Few writers have had nearly the same effect on the English language as William Shakespeare.

Since its founding in 1949, the People's Republic of China has been a one-party state in which the Chinese Communist Party holds a monopoly of political power.

Some kids are natural bookworms and others you have to chase down with a book.