After Christopher Columbus and other European adventurers landed in the Americas during the 15th and 16th centuries, the lands they explored were often called the "e;New World.
Prior to becoming a "e;melting pot"e; of many languages, the continents of North and South America were already home to a variety of Native American tribes, each with its own language.
For kids who want to learn about what life was like on the Oregon and California Trails between 1840 and 1869, this fascinating history book features beautiful papercut illustrations to reveal the true experiences of real children who had traveled west.
My Family and COVID-19 was written as a tool to help teachers, parents, and caregivers talk to young children about the natural emotions we all experience.
Over the centuries, Chinese civilization has produced many important inventions and innovations, including paper, printing, porcelain, the magnetic compass, and gunpowder.
When the British Empire partitioned its Indian colony in 1947, it created two independent states: India, where most people were Hindus, and Pakistan, where most were Muslims.
On July 8, 1776, the bell in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia began to ring, letting the citizens know that an important announcement was about to take place.
Discover America's secrets in this second of two volumes of the young readers' edition of The Untold History of the United States, from Academy Awardwinning director Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick, adapted by Eric Singer.
Arab-Israeli Relations, 1950-1979 examines the history of relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors, discussing such important events as the 1956 Suez Canal crisis, the June 1967 War, and the 1978 Camp David Accords.