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Learn all about the legislative branch of the United States government. Where does the legislative branch of government get its authority? What is the House of Representatives? What is the Senate? What powers does the legislative branch of government have? What powers are specific to the House of Representatives? What powers are specific to the Senate? The answers to all of these questions are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and...
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Learn all about the executive branch of the United States government. How was the executive branch of government established? What are the powers of the President of the United States? Who may become President of the United States? Who are the other members of the executive branch of government? The answers to all of these questions are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video. On-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the...
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Learn all about the judicial branch of the United States government. How was the judicial branch established? What is the structure of the judicial branch? How are members of the judicial branch chosen and how was that process altered with the appointment of Justice Neil Gorsuch in 2017? What role does the Supreme Court play in the judicial branch? Who are the current members of the Supreme Court? How does a case get heard at the Supreme Court level?...
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Learn all about Sacagawea. What were the major events of Sacagawea's early life? What was the Louisiana Purchase? What was the Lewis and Clark expedition? What were Sacagawea's contributions to the Lewis and Clark expedition? The answers to all of these questions are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video. On-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce important concepts and make learning fun....
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Learn all about Martin Luther King, Jr. as a pioneering force for racial equality and non-violent protest. What were the significant events of MLK's early years? What was MLK's role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott? What was the Birmingham March? What was the March on Washington? What was MLK's role in the Voting Rights Act? What were the events of MLK's final years and his lasting legacy? The answers to all of these questions are covered in depth with...
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"From every background and tribal nation, native people are a vital part of history. This collection of biographies for kids explores fifteen Native Americans and some of the incredible things they achieved. Kids will explore the ways each of these people used their talents and beliefs to stand up for what's right and stay true to themselves and their community"--
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Looking back, the days of the pioneers may sound exciting to kids: traveling across unknown land, building new homes and towns from scratch, and eating meals out in the fresh air! But life as a pioneer was difficult-perhaps even more so for kids who had no choice but to follow their families on this great adventure. In this book, today's readers experience what life was like for a kid living through the journey of westward expansion. Schooling, family...
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Even today we can trace the roots of our civilization to Ancient Greece. Its thousands of years later and kids still learn about it in school-and discoveries about it are still being made! But even as democracy and philosophy grew and then flourished, kids still grew up, learned, ate, and played. In this book, readers walk through the streets of Athens and Sparta, learning about their unique culture through children who lived there. The text covers...
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Life in colonial America differed depending on where you lived. Some places depended on the body of water they lived by. Some places were already bustling towns. But no matter the colony, one way America grew was through the kids that lived and grew up there! In this book, readers delve into the family life, schooling, food, clothing, and other ways of life of kids who lived during the colonial period in the parts of North America that would become...
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Wartime is often thought of through the eyes of those who fought on the battlefield, but war affects everyone in a nation-including kids! This volume covers what life was like for kids who lived through the American Civil War. Readers learn about Civil War-era clothes, schools, and the differences of life in the Northern and Southern states. Historical images complement the age-appropriate content and language to aid comprehension. Fact boxes add...
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The Pony Express was established as a rapid courier service between the East and the West, from St. Joseph Missouri to Sacramento, California. There were tens of thousands of people living and working in California that wanted news of what was happening in the East and who wanted to send letters and packages to friends, family members, and business partners living back east. But you may wonder: why did all those people move so far away from their...
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It can be hard for today's kids to imagine life 500 to 1,000 years ago. Did kids go to school? What did they do for fun? This book answers these questions and more about what childhood was like during the Middle Ages! The text covers family life, what kids wore and ate, how they were educated, and what games they played. Historical images and modern-day photos aid readers in visualizing the time period while achievable text encourages independent...
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The many achievements of Ancient Egypt are well known and often taught in social studies curricula. But among all the pharaohs and pyramid-building, there were still kids learning and growing in Egypt! In this volume, readers learn about what Egyptian children wore and ate, what games they played, and what their schooling was like. Age-appropriate content is accessible, interesting, and relatable for lower elementary readers. Historical images and...
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[1998]
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Discusses what life was like for the people who settled the West between 1870 and 1900, follows a year in the life of a fictional family of that time, and presents projects and activities, such as designing a brand stamp and making a yarn picture.
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Get enchanted with Greek Mythology history and its remarkable events.
Are you struggling to make sense of what happened at that specific point in history? Do you want to learn all of the historical stories in an easier manner? Pick up this overview history book today to learn the inspiring history behind Greek Mythology! This is the perfect book for history fans for all kids to enjoy.
Many have forgotten that mythology was once a religion....
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