Many holidays and festivals celebrated in the United States honor religious events and important dates or people in the country's history. This interesting book shows how Americans celebrate… More →
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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 →
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 →
A true American woodsman, Daniel Boone is remembered for his exploration of Kentucky and the establishment in 1775 of the "Boonesborough" settlement. This exciting book describes his… More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →