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The COVID-19 pandemic is not the first and, according to experts, will not be the last such disease to spread illness and death and upend life around the globe. Humanity has endured pandemics and plagues all through history. While each of these events presented unique challenges for the time in which they occurred, the difficulties, the pain and suffering, and even some of the triumphs will resonate today.
This series follows the narratives of historians and archeologist through specific events in history, allowing the reader to engage in the place, time, and context of each topic. While applying text prediction, purpose-driven research, and creative problem solving to each dig, the reader gathers information to answer questions about each event—and how it has impacted the world we know today.
Examine historical events in US history with a focus on photos that help tell stories of people from underrepresented groups. Readers are asked to think critically about who took the photos, why they were taken, and what viewpoint is represented. Students will see how key events in history connect to the overarching social justice issues we face today. Special features in the books prompt reader reflection, and a Take Action sidebar provides ideas for how to become involved.
Lose yourself in the travels and adventures of some of history's greatest explorers: Columbus, Magellan, Drake. Cook, and many more! Discover how a desire for colonization, wealth and power led to the need for exploration, and how the voyages of these explorers have left a lasting legacy to the world.
Racism has been a part of the American experience since before the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock. Blacks, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Chinese have all endured the physical and emotional pain of being regarded as inferior. This book traces the causes and effects of, and resistance to, racism throughout American history.
History is full of unanswered questions, puzzling mysteries, and hidden clues. History Raiders is an engaging series that follows an intrepid explorer who journeys around the world to solve mysteries about the past. Readers are encouraged to ask questions, gather evidence, and make informed conclusions about lost kingdoms, cursed locations, and even alien visitations. Find out what secrets the past has to offer as you discover its treasure trove of evidence!
History is full of stories of rivals. From Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr to Al Capone and Eliot Ness, these stories sound more like a movie than real life at times! This set explores the intertwined biography of the people involved in the most famous feuds of history, covering historical periods from the American Revolution to World War II.
From silent assassins to battle-hungry soldiers, this series focuses on the most effective and deadly warriors from throughout history. Readers will learn about the methods, weapons, discipline that made each warrior successful. They will also discover why, despite their skills, each of these warriors disappeared from the world.
From silent assassins to battle-hungry soldiers, this series focuses on the most effective and deadly warriors from throughout history. Readers will learn about the methods, weapons, discipline that made each warrior successful. They will also discover why, despite their skills, each of these warriors disappeared from the world.