African-American History
Experience African-American history through the eyes of the people who lived it, from the horrors of slavery through the civil rights movement to the cultural issues African Americans have…
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Experience African-American history through the eyes of the people who lived it, from the horrors of slavery through the civil rights movement to the cultural issues African Americans have…
The fossil fuels that power today's world are a limited resource. Luckily, scientists and engineers are developing many alternative energy sources to take their place. With clear text, vivid…
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be cold-blooded and creepy-crawly? The animal kingdom is full of incredible reptiles. Get to know some of them with Amazing Reptiles. Learn more about
In August 1945, the US government dropped two atomic bombs on Japan to end World War II. The bombings forced Japan to surrender, but they left a complicated legacy. Survivors, soldiers,…
Scientists estimate that thousands of species are going extinct every year. Such a loss of species can have devastating effects on local ecosystems and food chains. However, conservationists…
Animals can help us see the effects of climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction. Bioindicator Species takes the pulse of animals already threatened by human action in order to…
Earth's climate is changing. People are adding greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. As a result, Earth is getting warmer. Storms are becoming more severe. Animals are struggling to find food…
In late 2019, health officials noticed a new disease spreading in Wuhan, China. They named it COVID-19. Within a few months, it became a pandemic that dramatically changed life for nearly…
Racism is a problem deeply rooted in American society. Slavery and segregation may no longer be legal, but their legacies still influence the way Black people and other people of color are…
What did pioneers eat on the wide-open frontier as they made their way west? What kinds of clothes did people wear during the Civil War? What was school like in colonial America? Daily Life…
Throughout human history, people have been battling illnesses. Smallpox spread through cities in ancient times. The bubonic plague in the Middle Ages killed millions around the world. The…