Discusses the history of the Yankton Sioux and their current situation.

Presents a brief history of the countries of Central and South America and Cuba, along with instructions for creating craft items related to Hispanic culture.

Capturing the essence of this exceptional individual through his original writings and hands-on activities from his era, this resource tells the rich story of one of Americas most celebrated Founding Fathers. Beginning with his time as a young printer, this engaging narrative details how Benjamin Franklin became a celebrity with the publication of Poor Richard: An Almanac and how he founded the colonies first lending library, volunteer fire company,...

Introduces the Middle Ages, including activities and crafts that are representative of medieval life, for example creating an hour glass, a catapult, a coat of arms, and a code of honor.

One of England's most fascinating monarchs is brought to life in this hands-on study for young minds. Combining projects, pictures, and sidebars with an authoritative biography, children will develop an understanding of the Reformation, Shakespearean England, and how Elizabeth's 45-year reign set the stage for the English Renaissance and marshaled her country into a chief military power. Providing 21 activities, from singing a madrigal and growing...

Examines the history, traditional lifestyle, and current situation of the Iroquois Indians.

Describes the history, customs and beliefs, and current status of the Cheyenne Indians.

At a middle school in a small, all white, all Protestant town in Tennessee, a special after-school class was started to teach the kids about the Holocaust, and the importance of tolerance. The students had a hard time imagining what six million was (the number of Jews the Nazis killed), so they decided to collect six million paperclips, a symbol used by the Norwegians to show solidarity with their Jewish neighbors during World War II. German journalists...

Discusses life among the Anasazi Indians at the Mesa Verde site in Colorado between 550 and 1300.

Discusses the Great Plains Indians, the land on which they lived, and the tipis they built.