Educational: Social sciences, social studies

Every day, citizens of the United States and Canada see television dramas and movies about criminals and prisons, but the real world of incarceration remains hidden from most people's experience.

If Cameroon is "e;Africa in miniature,"e; then understanding this California-sized coastal nation takes one closer to capturing the story of this remarkable continent.

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

Historically, theocracy has been a fairly rare form of government.

Libya is the third-largest state in Africa by area.

The federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a national agency dedicated to investigation federal crimes.

What do a ghost story, a wise saying, and a holiday celebration all have in common?

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.

Capital punishment is one of the most divisive and emotional debates in the United States today.

The beautiful terrain of South Africa is home to some of the most abundant wildlife in Africa.

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

In one wing of Sweden's top-security prison, red drapes hang from the ceiling while small candles burn on an altar and men kneel in prayer; prisoners can apply to spend some of their sentence in religious meditation.

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

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

We all have a mind, so we all need to take care of our mental health as much as we need to take care of our physical health.

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

Not every child is lucky enough to live in a safe, loving home.

Ever wondered how many strands of hair you lose in a single day?

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

In the turbulent years after World War I, a new type of governing philosophy took shape in a handful of countries.

"e;Real-life"e; crime dramas on television intrigue us with the details of postmortem examinations leading to the arrest of murder suspectsbut how do forensic pathologists, the doctors who investigate unnatural deaths and chilling crime scenes, actually bring criminals to justice?

Welcome to the wonderful world of dentistry!

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a national agency dedicated to investigation federal crimes.

In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed west from Europe and landed on a Caribbean island in what he thought was India.

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

Covering world history from its beginnings through 500 C.

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From leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To.

From leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To.

From leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To.

From leading Early Years expert Penny Tassoni MBE, Time To.

You are the mighty Greek hero Odysseus.

You are the mighty Greek hero Jason.

You are the mighty Greek hero Perseus.

You are the mighty Greek hero Hercules.

From bestselling author and teacher Mary Maccracken comes the engaging and inspiring story of five troubled children who she fought to bring back from the brinkJoey is the class clown, but alone proves to be an intensely dark seven-year old who still can't read.

From bestselling author and teacher Mary Maccracken comes the engaging and inspiring story of five troubled children who she fought to bring back from the brinkJoey is the class clown, but alone proves to be an intensely dark seven-year old who still can't read.

From bestselling author and teacher Mary Maccracken comes the engaging and inspiring story of five troubled children who she fought to bring back from the brinkJoey is the class clown, but alone proves to be an intensely dark seven-year old who still can't read.

Star Girl flies again in this sequel to the bestselling, award-winning Sophie Sea to Sea.