History, trivia, and fun through photographs and articles present life in the United States between 1920 and 1929.

History, trivia, and fun through photographs and articles present life in the United States between 1900 and 1909.

Harry Turtledove, the master of alternate history, crafts arresting novels based on hypothetical scenarios and featuring iconic figures from the past. A generation after the South wins the Civil War, it annexes critical territory in Mexico. Outraged, the United States declares total war. This time the American army faces danger on all sides-Confederates, outlaws, Apaches, French, and even the British. George Custer and Teddy Roosevelt fight hard and...

Provides a chronological look at the activities in the United States and abroad that led up to the War of 1812, as well as events of the war itself.

Using an easy to follow progressive timeline from early beginning to more modern day, students will follow the emerging development and ultimate sophistication of this most notable civilization. Broken down into sub-chapters of information, each program covers the most important topics and concepts associated with this unique culture and history as they passed through time. Of all the ancient civilizations Japan is one of the most unique. During the...

Three, two, one... blast off! People have been fascinated by space travel since ancient times, but technological advances within the past 100 years have allowed them to walk on the moon and plan trips to Mars. Young readers will learn about the history of this phenomenon and will glimpse the endless possibilities that lie in store as scientists continue to brainstorm the future of space travel. Have you ever wondered what life was like before telephones...

Today, cars are built for speed, safety, and style. In the early 1900s, they provided a convenient and quick alternative to horses and trains. Discover how Henry Ford developed his famous Model T, and explore how hydrogen fuel cells could possibly power the vehicles of the future. Young readers will be amazed to learn people's journey from the horse-drawn buggies of America's past to the sporty automobiles of the 21st century. Have you ever wondered...

From Alexander Graham Bell's earliest model to modern-day cell phones, telephones are one of our most important modes of communication. Learn about the initial attempts to transmit the human voice over wire, and discover how far telephones have progressed within the past few centuries. Have you ever wondered what life was like before telephones or cars? It's easy to take for granted the inventions that have had such huge impacts on our everyday lives....