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History · Social Studies

Customs and Traditions

Settlers switched to driving on the right-hand side of the road in North America because early Conestoga wagons tended to drift to the right into traffic. Many of the practices which… More →

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Biographies · Social Studies

Daniel Boone

Daniel Boone was a hunter and a woodsman. Find out how he explored the unknown lands beyond the Appalachian Mountains, especially the area known as Kentucky. The book also includes a page for More →

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High Interest

D-Day

This gripping title describes the events of June 6, 1944 and explains how the Normandy landings had a momentous effect on the outcome of the war. More →

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High Interest · Sports

Detroit Red Wings

Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, spent 25 of his 26 seasons in the NHL with one team: the Detroit Red Wings. One of the "Original Six," the Red Wings are revered for having 58 players inducted into… More →

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History · Social Studies

Documenting Early America

Words on paper have had more to do with shaping the United States than most people imagine. Pen and parchment have helped cement the ideals and beliefs of America from its earliest days to… More →

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Civics · Social Studies · U.S. History

Documents of America

How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history. Read… More →

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History

Early Islamic Empires

This fascinating book explores the growth and spread of Muslim peoples from the early 600s to the end of the Ottoman Empire. Early Islamic empires spread from the Middle East to the far… More →

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High Interest · History

Earth's Most Mysterious Places

Where is the Bermuda Triangle and what happens to travelers who pass through the area? Where did the huge stone figures on Easter Island come from? Follow along and gather evidence to answer… More →

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Fall 2024 Cover: Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary

The enormous Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a looming lockdown…for lost souls! Find out why this old prison makes even the toughest tremble. Dare to discover why More →

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Egyptian Treasures

Discover the secrets of ancient Egypt, the land of the pharaohs. Find out what's inside a mummy, how fast a chariot could race, and what weapons the Egyptian soldiers carried. Teacher's guide More →

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