"Should the United States stay a small country or expand across the continent of North America? That was the question in 1804, when the United States had a chance to buy the huge Louisiana Territory f
"The United States won its independence from Great Britain in 1783, but that didn't mean the conflicts were over. By 1812, tensions between the two countries had reached the boiling point. Why would t
Nobody believes they are influenced by advertising, but everybody is wrong about that. Advertising assaults us daily, on tv, on the internet, on the streets of our cities; everywhere we look and even
Everybody thinks they can handle social media. They're only on with their friends. Everything on social media is real. Except that it isn't. Easy-to-understand language, simple infographics, and evoca
Everybody believes they're immune to propaganda, but everyone is wrong about that. Propaganda assaults us daily, on tv, on the internet, on the streets of our cities; everywhere we look, and even when
It is more and more apparent that it is hard to tell the difference between real and fake news. If teachers flunk tests about it, how can they teach their students to understand what's what? Fake and
"Sedimentary rocks are all around you. They form from soil, gravel, dust, and other sediment. This type of rock is often affected by wind and water erosion. Learn how this can change an area's landsca
Did you know rocks could go through metamorphosis? Intense heat or pressure changes the form of metamorphic rocks. This type of rock is the oldest found on Earth. Find out where metamorphic rocks are
"Did you know igneous rock is formed as a result of volcanic activity? This type of rock is made up of minerals. Find out more about minerals, where igneous rocks form, and what purposes they serve. Y
"In 1861 William Bircher joined the Union Army to help fight the Civil War. Too young to be a soldier, William was a drummer. He witnessed the many hardships of war long marches, severe cold, hunger,
"Twelve year old Sarah Gillespie and her family struggled to make a life for themselves on the Great Plains. Crops and animals needed constant care. Neighbors depended on one another for survival. Thr
"In 1777 the Revolutionary War forced Sally Wister and her family to flee their home in Philadelphia to seek safety in the Pennsylvania countryside. But the war as never far behind. Army officers visi
Basketball is much more than jump shots, no-look passes, and slam dunks. It's a spectacular spectacle where basketball, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.
Football is much more than tackles, touchdowns, and end zone celebrations. It's a spectacular spectacle where football, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.
Soccer is much more than passes, throw-ins, and bicycle kicks. It's a spectacular spectacle where soccer, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.
Explores the school day of colonial children in the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies. Details the typical schoolteacher and urban and rural schoolhouses. Includes an activity to connect today
Addresses social and economic life during the 1930s. Discusses the Great Depression’s effect on children and families. Includes an activity to connect today’s reader with the past.
Explores segregated school systems and conflicts during integration. Details urban and rural schools and what school days were like for whites and for African Americans. Includes an activity to connec
