history

Isaac Bah sets out on a journey to find his family tree, but when he asks his grandfather, he learns an important secret about his heritage.

Presents Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech, explaining its meaning and significance throughout history.

Provides a brief history of slavery in the United States, and discusses the migration of African-Americans to other parts of the country after the Civil War.

Examines the history of Canadian immigration featuring stories from a number of ethnic groups, profiles of well-known immigrants, and first-person accounts.

Chronicles the rise and fall of a number of dictators throughout history including Julius Caesar, Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler, and Saddam Hussein.

Surveys the history of the Olympic games and its varied events.

Provides background on the people and events that are commemorated on two important Mexican holidays, Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo, and describes how these holidays are celebrated.

Text and photographs present the daily lives and family traditions of the people of South Africa, as well as their turbulent history and the legacy of apartheid.

Describes, in graphic form, the history of the Oregon Trail; and includes a time line and a glossary.

Describes, in graphic from, the building of the Transcontinental Railroad; and includes a time line and a glossary.