Examines America's first ladies and how they helped advance women's rights, political causes and other important progressive changes.

"The many achievements of Ancient Egypt are well known and often taught in social studies curricula. But among all the pharaohs and pyramid-building, there were still kids learning and growing in Egypt! In this volume, readers learn about what Egyptian children wore and ate, what games they played, and what their schooling was like. Age-appropriate content is accessible, interesting, and relatable for lower elementary readers. Historical images and...

"Looking back, the days of the pioneers may sound exciting to kids: traveling across unknown land, building new homes and towns from scratch, and eating meals out in the fresh air! But life as a pioneer was difficult-perhaps even more so for kids who had no choice but to follow their families on this great adventure. In this book, today's readers experience what life was like for a kid living through the journey of westward expansion. Schooling, family...

"Wartime is often thought of through the eyes of those who fought on the battlefield, but war affects everyone in a nation-including kids! This volume covers what life was like for kids who lived through the American Civil War. Readers learn about Civil War-era clothes, schools, and the differences of life in the Northern and Southern states. Historical images complement the age-appropriate content and language to aid comprehension. Fact boxes add...

"It can be hard for today's kids to imagine life 500 to 1,000 years ago. Did kids go to school? What did they do for fun? This book answers these questions and more about what childhood was like during the Middle Ages! The text covers family life, what kids wore and ate, how they were educated, and what games they played. Historical images and modern-day photos aid readers in visualizing the time period while achievable text encourages independent...

This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 Native Americans and some of the incredible things they achieved. Kids will explore the ways each of these people used their talents and beliefs to stand up for what's right and stay true to themselves and their community.

In the 2018 high-definition program, learn all about Martin Luther King, Jr. as a pioneering force for racial equality and non-violent protest. What were the significant events of MLK's early years? What was MLK's role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott? What was the Birmingham March? What was the March on Washington? What was MLK's role in the Voting Rights Act? What were the events of MLK₂s final years and his lasting legacy?

In the new 2020 high-definition program, learn all about the life and lasting legacy of John Lewis. Who was John Lewis? What were John's early contributions to civil rights? Who were the Freedom Riders? What was John's involvement with Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington? What was the Civil Rights Act? What was John's role in the House of Representatives? What is his lasting legacy?

In this new 2021 high-definition program, learn all about Kamala Harris. Learn about her background and career path that led her from California politics to being the first female vice president, the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, and the first African American and first Asian American vice president. Detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video combined with on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce...

In this new 2023 high-definition program, learn all about the origins and history of ancient inventions that we still use today like toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair combs, alarm clocks, paper, sailboats, jewelry, the compass, the wheel, and many more. You will appreciate that people long ago had the ingenuity to solve problems facing them as a society to make life better and easier, just as we continue to do to this day.