history

A brief biography of the energetic woman who founded The Body Shop with its line of cosmetics made from natural ingredients. Includes health and skincare advice.

Examines some notable upsets in the history of the National Football League, in which lesser teams defeated better teams.

Describes the experiences of the "Little Rock Nine," the first black students to begin the integration of schools in Arkansas in 1957.

Describes the life of John Logie Baird, the Scottish engineer who invented the television in 1925.

Relates the history of Golden Retrievers from the 1800s to today and describes their roles as hunting dogs, guide and rescue dogs, therapy dogs, and pets.

Recounts the stories of the French, English, and Dutch in the New World, their reasons for settlement, and their relations with the native Americans.

Presents a history of emigration from China and Southeast Asia while also detailing accounts of the migrants' experiences and emphasizing their positive input in their new countries.

Explores the world of wrestling and how competitors practice it as a time-honored sport.

Combines historical facts with ideas for craft activities on invaders and settlers in early British history.

Looks at the history of heroes on horseback from the ancient Greeks and the knights of medieval Europe to the Mongolian cavalries and Native American warriors.