history

" ... Explore the lives of twenty-four ... outstanding individuals through ... narratives, ... fictionalized diary entries, and informative timelines"--Back cover.

"Discover what a day in the life was like for the people, animals and objects that made history. From comics and secret diaries to detailed diagrams and newsflashes, there are tons of things to discover and fantastic facts to learn"--Back cover.

". . . debat[es] the Greatest of All Time in a variety of categories. Topics include the greatest athlete of all time, greatest band, greatest inventor, greatest scientist, greatest writer, greatest sci-fi franchise, and more"--Provided by publisher.

The Galactic Empire declines, and a period of disruption ensues, followed by the emergence of the Foundation, creation of psychohistorian Hari Seldon, as a state strong enough to finally defeat the decrepit First Empire.

A concise guide to historical information, from the Stone Age to the early twenty first century, covering wars, disasters, epidemics, and more.

A study guide for students participating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, covering the twentieth-century world history syllabus and providing brief explanations of core ideas, primary source materials, activities, study and examination guidelines, and review questions.

The history of the White House, first completed in 1799, reflects the history of America itself. It was the dream of George Washington to have an elegant "presidential mansion" in the capital city that was named after him. Yet he is the only president who never got to live there. All the rest have made their mark--for better or worse--on the house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Megan Stine explains how the White House came to be and offers young readers intriguing glimpses into the lives of the First Families--from John and Abigail Adams to Barack and Michelle Obama.Amazon.

Researching and evaluating sources are important skills. This book shows how to use sources to investigate a history mystery -- the legend of Paul Revere's ride.