From its roots in ancient Greece to its revitalization in the Age of Enlightenment and beyond, democracy as a form of government has changed over time. Find out what threats democracy faces… More →
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This fascinating book shows children what to include in a book about history. Students can create a book that may involve dates and events, or it may be a social history, such as life in a… More →
Welcome to Prince Edward Island! Come with me, Ezra, as I show you around the province where I live. Learn about the provincial flag, animal, and flower. Find out my favorite activities too!… More →
From about 1820 to its height in the early 1900s, the United States and Canada experienced a huge influx of people from other countries seeking to become citizens. This fascinating book… More →
There are many events in the history of the United States that made an impact. Everything changed after April 30, 1803, when France agreed to sell the vast Louisiana Territory to the U.S.… More →
Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is one of the most important days in the history of the United States of America. Millions of Americans celebrate this national holiday each year.… More →
Explore ancient religions and other facets of India's rich and colorful culture in this new second revised edition of India the Culture. Updated facts and statistics and breathtaking… More →
Updated facts and statistics highlight this new second revised edition of India the Land. Spectacular photographs feature India's varied geography from snow-covered mountaintops to tropical… More →
Candid photographs depict India's unique mixture of peoples at home, work, and school in this engaging new second revised edition of India the People. Updated facts and statistics help… More →
The backbone of any army, infantry soldiers seem to get all of the action but none of the glory. Trained for the very physical and aggressive work of engaging the enemy on the ground, the… More →
An important addition to any multicultural collection, this title examines the internment of "enemy aliens" in the United States and Canada during the Second World War. With particular… More →
Shaker farmers built circular barns so that the devil could not hide in the corners. In the Barn uses full-color pictures to show how the barn was the center of activity on a busy settler… More →