Describes the types of criminals that existed during the Renaissance era and the ways they were punished, including the use of hand-crushers, racks, and execution blocks.
Describes the activities and social customs of life during the Renaissance era, including arranged marriages, elaborate dresses, and twelve-course meals.
Describes the theatre during the Renaissance era, including its organization, the sets and costumes used, the life of actors, and the playwrights of the time such as Shakespeare and Christopher Marlow
A biography profiling the life of the fifteenth-century explorer Christopher Columbus, who opened up the Americas to the Europeans. Includes source notes and timeline.
A biography profiling the life of Jefferson Davis, who following the secession of eleven southern states, gave up his U.S. citizenship to accept the presidency of the Confederate States of America and
A biography profiling Thomas Paine, whose writings had tremendous influence on the political leaders of the Revolutionary War. Includes source notes and timeline.
Describes the background of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, including the accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr., how the holiday is observed, and what the holiday means to people.
Describes the holiday of Earth Day, including when it began, its creator, the issues surrounding Earth Day, events held on Earth Day, and what Earth Day means to people.
Looks at the life and work of migrant worker Cesar Chavez, who organized the National Farm Workers Association to insure workers' safety and fair wages.
Describes the role of the African American pilots who trained at Alabama's Tuskegee Army Air Field to fight in World War II, highlighting the contributions they made to the war effort despite racial d
Describes the use of the Navajo language in World War II, discussing why it was used, how the code was developed, and the Native Americans who bravely fought for the United States.
An introduction to cheerleading, presenting the history of this activity, advice on tryouts, the necessary skills and techniques involved, and information on camps and competitions.
