history

Traces the history of quilting and describes the various kinds of quilts made in the United States. Includes a suggestion for a quilt-making project.

Provides an overview of the role of African American soldiers in the Civil War, focusing on the establishment of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment and their role in the attack on Fort Wagner on Morris Island, South Carolina.

Based on the television series "Dinosaur!" Examines the natural history, biology, and controversy that surrounds the Mesozoic period of the dinosaur.

Relates the stories of five outstanding baseball pitchers, including Walter Johnson, Robert "Lefty" Grove, "Satchel" Page, Sandy Koufax, and Nolan Ryan.

Presents an introduction to the ideas and technical developments that led to the production of modern automobiles, and includes a related activity.

Describes the history of Presidents' Day, the lives of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and the monuments honoring them, and ways of celebrating the holiday.

Explores Vietnamese immigration to the United States from the 1960s to the present, and looks at the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the culture of the United States.

Explores the history of Mexican immigration to what is now the United States, and looks at the contributions of Mexican Americans to the culture of their new country.

Explores Japanese immigration to the United States from the 1880s to the present, and looks at the contributions of Japanese Americans to the culture of the United States.

Presents information on the printing press, including its invention, history, how it works, and how it has affected people's lives.