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Early readers will be introduced to the White House in Washington, D.C. Simple text and vibrant images aid comprehension. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available. More →
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Immigration of the poor, starving, and persecuted to the unsettled North American West spelled opportunity for them but disaster for the Native peoples. Who Settled the West? takes a balanced More →
In the 19th century, many brave women made the harsh journey west - some with their families, others in search of more freedom and independence. Women of the West describes the challenges… More →
Women's Suffrage examines the evidence of the fight for women's equality, from the mid-1800s in North America to the global struggles that continue today. Past struggles of the equal rights… More →
From limiting the working day to eight hours to forming unions and protecting children in the labor force, the rights of workers has long been, and still remains, a fascinating and important… More →
Find out how people stayed safe during WWII. They had to learn how to: • avoid flying debris; • survive gas attacks; • build their own air raid shelters. Discover how people pulled… More →
Born at a time when the American Revolutionary War was raging, Zebulon Pike grew up to lead expeditions west to find the sources of the Mississippi, Arkansas, and Red Rivers. Find out how his More →