history

Primary source materials present different aspects of the Civil War, including the debate over slavery, secession of the Confederate States, the war itself, and life for the slaves after emancipation.

A collection of forty brief stories about contributions made by American women in the areas of civil rights, politics, sports, science, education, medicine, military service, business, and the arts.

Collection of recipes, research, and readings on U.S. history appropriate for elementary students.

Explains how the invention of the clock changed the world and how the clock now affects all aspects of life today.

The story of one woman's twelve hundred mile race from Anchorage to Nome through blizzards and extreme cold.

Presents memorabilia from those left behind during World War II discussing home front activities like the U.S.O. dances, victory gardens, and war bond rallies.

Examines the many different toys with which children played in the nineteenth century.

Explains how the costume of the ancient cultures in Europe and around the Mediterranean changed and developed over 3000 years, from ancient Egypt to the late Roman Empire.

Outlines the geography and history of ancient Rome and describes, in text and illustrations, the materials and methods used to make clothing and the typical styles of the era.