On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was gunned down as his motorcade traveled the streets of Dallas, Texas. In the wake of the assassination, the world wondered how such a thing could have
In 1619, the first recorded African slaves arrived on the shores of the English colony of Jamestown in North America. For nearly 250 years, African people were treated as property and forced to perfor
On April 10, 1912, the massive ocean liner Titanic set off on its maiden voyage, from England to New York City. Five days later, the incredible ship was its way to the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. Thi
- Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension- Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative- New center-spread "sidebar" feature presenting material in a fun, creative way- Exc
In 1607, a group of settlers founded the first British settlement in North America. Throughout the following decades, they endured sickness, starvation, and a rocky relationship with the areas natives
Teaches young learners the importance of being a good citizen by helping out neighbors and other areas of the community, obeying the laws, and learning about voting.
Looks at the Afghanistan war following the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, including the battles, weapons, tactics, and people involved in the conflict.
