Apollo 13: A Successful Failure
“Houston, we’ve had a problem.” On April 13, 1970, the three astronauts aboard the Apollo 13 spacecraft were headed to the moon when a sudden explosion rocked…
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Tad Lucas: Trick-Riding Rodeo Cowgirl
Texan Tad Lucas traveled the world dazzling rodeo crowds with her daring trick riding, bronc riding, and steer riding. She competed for more than 40…
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Hilary Duff: Celebrity With Heart
Hilary Duff became a household name at the age of thirteen after starring in the hit children’s television series Lizzie McGuire. She then launched a…
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From Jazz Babies to Generation Next: The History of the American Teenager
Twenty-first century teenagers represent a vital thread in the American fabric. Their spending choices affect both the economy and the way advertisers market products. Their…
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Laura Bush: Portrait of a First Lady
“I think teachers have a more profound impact on our society and culture than any other profession,” says Laura Bush. The little girl who loved…
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Steven Spielberg: Director of Blockbuster Films
Steven Spielberg is the most successful filmmaker in movie history. Learn the sources of Spielberg’s creativity and the influences that shaped his choices as a…
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Andrew Carnegie: Industrial Philanthropist
Andrew Carnegie believed that hard work, education, and optimism could help anyone succeed. He started work at the age of twelve in a factory earning…
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Locked Up: A History of the U.S. Prison System
In the 1700s, New England colonists used public humiliation, torture, and hanging to punish moral crimes like kissing on a Sunday or skipping church. Jails…
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We Stand As One: The International Ladies Garment Workers Strike
In 1909, on the Lower East Side of New York, thousands of immigrant women—many only teenagers—toiled at shirtwaist factories. For up to twelve hours a…
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A Personal Tour of Hull-House
Spend a day at Hull-House, one of the first settlement houses in the United States. Learn how Jane Addams created this neighborhood center in a…
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Texas, My State: Lipan Apache
Alabama-Coushatta, Karankawa, Lipan Apache This series introduces young readers to native tribes significant to the history and heritage of Texas. Students will explore the culture…
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Texas, My State: Karankawa
Alabama-Coushatta, Karankawa, Lipan Apache This series introduces young readers to native tribes significant to the history and heritage of Texas. Students will explore the culture…
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Texas, My State: Alabama-Coushatta
Alabama-Coushatta, Karankawa, Lipan Apache This series introduces young readers to native tribes significant to the history and heritage of Texas. Students will explore the culture…
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William McKinley
William McKinley rose to the highest office in the land after many years of serving his state of Ohio in both the U.S. Congress and…
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