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Joan of Arc came to prominence in the decade after France suffered a crucial defeat to the English at the Battle of Agincourt on October 25, 1415. Her rise coincided with the deep misfortunes the French people were suffering at the hands of the English invading armies. My e-book covers the period...

What's so great about South Carolina? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Palmetto State! We'll explore South Carolina's charming cities, beautiful beaches, vast plantations, and stirring history. The South Carolina by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered...

People from Great Britain came to North America to start new lives in the 13 American colonies. In the beginning colonists accepted British rule without question. But by the mid-1700s, things were changing. Many colonists wanted the right to govern themselves. The British government felt as if the colonists were being ungrateful. By 1775 war between the two sides was inevitable.

"We are a people who matter." Inspired by President Barack Obama's Of Thee I Sing, Go Show the World is a tribute to historic and modern-day Indigenous heroes, featuring important figures such as Tecumseh, Sacagawea and former NASA astronaut John Herrington. Celebrating the stories of Indigenous...

Growing up on a Connecticut farm in the 1800s, Frederick Olmsted loved roaming the outdoors. A contest to design the nation’s first city park opened new doors for Olmsted when his winning design became New York’s Central Park, just one of Olmsted's ideas that changed our nation's cities. Award-winning author Julie Dunlap brings Olmsted to life in this wonderful biography.

In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

"A long time ago, all the animals and people lived happily together," begins this story of the origins of Cherokee herbal medicine. As the people begin to outnumber the animals and then to hunt them for their hides and meat, the days of peaceful coexistence are over. The animals take their revenge...

What's so great about Kansas? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Sunflower State! We'll explore Kansas's exciting museums, outdoor adventures, and fascinating history. The Kansas by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides...

In Eilat, a blub, blub, blub— Swimmers' snorkels glub, glub, glub. Tour Israel's most fun places—kibbutz, beach, market, and more—and discover each spot's special sound in this rhyming tribute to the sounds of Israel.

Born 100 years ago, John F. Kennedy was the youngest man ever elected president. Learn more about President Kennedy's life and his short, but impactful, time in office. Take a closer look at the life of one of the most beloved presidents in American history.

From the first chapter: "History is a story, a story of things that happened to real live people in our England years ago; and the things that are happening here and now, and that are put in the newspapers, will be history for little children one of these days. And the people you read about in...

A leader for the people, Solon would go down in history as the lawmaker who set the stage for Athens to become the first democratic state. Solon’s incorruptible spirit, along with his oratorical skills and poetry, were a refreshing break from the tyrants of his time, whom the people of Greek city-states...

The Renaissance can be considered a “golden age” because it is rich with discoveries and of people who challenged the norm to leave their marks in history books. In this book, we're going to meet the people who became famous during the Renaissance. Historical facts presented in picture book format encourages easy read and the absorption of information. Secure a copy today!

You have to be thankful of super humans who led extraordinary lives to better societies around the world. In this ebook, you will learn about the amazing stories of the famous Greek philosophers, the richest in the world and the greatest women in history, and the Native Americans who changed the world.