Inspired by Cortés' discovery in the early 1500s of gold in Mexico, Francisco Pizarro was inspired like many to seek his fortune through expedition. This interesting new book describes the… More →
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Born into slavery, Douglass became an eloquent spokesperson for both black's and women's rights. During and after the Civil War, Douglass became a confidant of presidents Abraham Lincoln and… More →
"Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will." The prophetic words of abolitionist, writer, and social reformer Frederick Douglass live on in his speeches and… More →
When Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, he set in motion a series of events that changed the course of American history. Since then, African Americans have worked… More →
A Founding Father of the United States, Thomas Jefferson once wrote that a free press is important to a functioning democracy. In other words, without critical and reliable press, a society… More →
Read to learn more about the French Bulldog. Take a quiz to see if you are ready to adopt a bully breed dog like this one. A fact page busts some myths about bully breeds. Also includes a… More →
Learn all about French bulldog puppies! Can you guess which country this breed comes from? Discover fascinating facts: what is a nickname for French bulldogs, how many puppies are in the… More →
Woof! Woof! Many families have a pet French bulldog. Find out what makes this type of dog a top breed. Take a quiz to see if you are ready to be a dog owner. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available. More →
What can you find in fresh water? What plants and animals live there? Explore the fascinating freshwater biome and find out why it is so important to life on our planet. Comprehension… More →
This beautiful book gives readers core information about freshwater biomes in rivers, lakes, wetlands, and estuaries. Find out where each kind is found, how animals and plants have adapted to More →
Dive in and read about everything you'll need to get started freshwater fishing. Pick a lake, pond, or river close by to start your adventure. This book will make you want to grab your pole… More →
Bullying is about power and controlling another person. The two reader's theater-style plays in this book look at bullying first from two different viewpoints - that of the victim, and that… More →