Engage students with amazing stories from the California Gold Rush. Using an abundance of primary resources, the stories give readers a better view of what it really was like to live through this incr
What was it like to be part of the American Revolution? Personal accounts, newspaper stories, and other primary sources give students an opportunity to see what it was like to live during this amazing
What was it like to be part of the War of 1812? Personal accounts, newspaper stories, and other primary sources give students an opportunity to see what it was like to live during this amazing time in
Travel back to a time when: All children wore dresses, even boys. Chasing a pig was a form of entertainment. Step into the lives of the colonists, and get the scoop on clothes, homes, and daily life i
Poetry is more than rhyming words on a page. A poem is crafted by carefully selecting each word and rhythm. But how does a poet get started? Finding inspiration is as easy as looking at a picture.
Drama is more than dialogue written for actors. A piece of drama is crafted by carefully developing each character and scene. But how does a playwright get started? Finding inspiration is as easy as l
Nonfiction is more than stating the facts. A piece of nonfiction is crafted by carefully researching details and emotions. But how does a reporter get started? Finding inspiration is as easy as lookin
Describes food and farming practices in colonial America, including meals, hunting and growing food, cooking and preserving it, and related types of commerce.
Fiction is more than a made up story. A piece of fiction is crafted by carefully inventing a unique plot and believable characters. But how does an author get started? Finding inspiration is as easy a
Provides an introduction to Turkey, using a question-and-answer format that discusses land features, government, housing, transportation, industries, education, sports, art forms, holidays, food, and
