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by Moira ButterfieldEach title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today's multi-million pound business. From the history of the games to which events are included and why, and from scandals to record breakers, The Olympics puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos, facts and statistics.
History 3 Student Guide Part 2
by K12 StaffThe unit titles are: Looking East: Ottomans and Mughals; Africa, China, and Japan; England's Golden Age and Beyond; The America They Found and Founded; Graphs, Timelines, and Geography Review; The American Revolution
History Alive! The Ancient World
by Teachers' Curriculum InstituteHistory Alive! The Ancient World was developed by middle school teachers at Teachers' Curriculum Institute (TCI). We, Bert Bower and Jim Lobdell, are two former high school teachers who started TCI. Our goal is to help students like you succeed in learning about history in a way that is fun and exciting. With the help of teachers from around the nation, we've created the TCI Approach to learning. This chapter explains how the TCI Approach will make ancient world history come alive for you.
History Alive! The Ancient World
by Teachers' Curriculum InstituteHistory book that covers the following units in regards to the ancient world; Early Humans and the Rise of Civilization, Ancient Egypt and the Middle East, Ancient India, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome.
History Alive! The Medieval World and Beyond
by Teachers' Curriculum InstituteHistory Alive The Medieval World and Beyond , students edition introducing and expounding Europe During Medieval Times, Islam in Medieval Times, The Culture and Kingdoms of West Africa, Imperial China, Japan During Medieval Times, Civilizations of the Americas, Europe's Renaissance and Reformation, and Europe Enters the Modern Age
History Alive! The Medieval World and Beyond, Interactive Student Notebook
by Teachers' Curriculum InstituteNIMAC-sourced textbook
History Alive! The Medieval World and Beyond, Interactive Student Notebook
by Wendey FreyNIMAC-sourced textbook
History Alive! The Medieval World and Beyond, Student Edition
by Teachers' Curriculum InstituteNIMAC-sourced textbook
History Alive! The United States Through Industrialism, Lesson Masters
by Teachers' Curriculum InstituteNIMAC-sourced textbook
History Alive! The World Through 1750, Interactive Student Notebook
by Teachers’ Curriculum InstituteNIMAC-sourced textbook
History Alive!: The Medieval World and Beyond
by Teachers' Curriculum InstituteNIMAC-sourced textbook
History Of The U. S. Volume 1 Beginnings to 1877
by William Jay Jacobs Lorna C Mason Robert P LudlumIn this history of the American people, we begin with the Native Americans and conclude with the Civil War and its aftermath. We show how the territory and people of the United States reflect an Indian, British, African, French, and Spanish heritage. We try to show the drama of the past, the agonies as well as the joys. We try to show the consequences of decisions made, and of decisions not made. Most of all, we try to make the past meaningful to you as you prepare yourself for life in the twenty-first century.
History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People (History Smashers #8)
by Kate Messner Jose BarreiroMyths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about Christopher Columbus, and learn all about the Taino people. Perfect for fans of the I Survived books and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG! Columbus never actually set foot in what is now the United States. His voyages took him to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America. The truth is, when Columbus first arrived, Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living there for thousands of years, raising their families, running their societies, and trading with their neighbors. He didn&’t &“discover&” the lands at all! And his name? Not even really Christopher Columbus! Cowritten by bestselling author Kate Messner and our country&’s premier Taino scholar, this fascinating addition to the series is the one that teachers have been asking for and that kids need to read.Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history. Don&’t miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor.
History Smashers: Earth Day and the Environment (History Smashers)
by Kate MessnerMyths! Lies! Recycling scams? Discover the real story behind the first Earth Day celebration and some of the biggest US climate catastrophes--and their solutions! Don't miss the award-winning History Smashers series as they get to the truth on the biggest environmental fibs!In April 1970, twenty million people grabbed their rakes, gloves, and recycling bins to celebrate the first Earth Day. Since that environmental kickoff, nature has never been in better shape. RIGHT?WRONG! The real deal is a bit muddier than that. It&’s true that the first Earth Day encouraged people around the globe to clean up their act when it came to the environment. But activists have been working for centuries to save the planet! Native people across the world developed sustainable farming practices, women in eighteenth-century India stood up to protect trees, and amateur scientist Eunice Foote discovered the science behind global warming all the way back in the 1850s!Join the History Smashers team to bust history's biggest misconceptions and figure out what in the world really went down before (and after!) the first Earth Day—and how you can join the fight to protect the environment.Ready to bust new myths? Check out more titles in the History Smashers series: The Mayflower • Plagues & Pandemics • The Titanic • The Underground Railroad • The Salem Witch Trials
History Smashers: Pearl Harbor (History Smashers)
by Kate MessnerMyths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the infamous Pearl Harbor attack with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a completely unpredictable attack on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Right? Well, that's not quite the real deal. Some military experts had suggested that Pearl Harbor was a likely target. There were other warning signs, too, but nobody paid much attention. From the first wave of the Japanese bombers to the United States' internment of thousands of Japanese Americans, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known truths behind the story of Pearl Harbor and its aftermath.Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower and Women's Right to Vote
History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics (History Smashers)
by Kate MessnerMyths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs. RIGHT?WRONG! Those masks were from a plague outbreak centuries later--and most doctors never wore anything like that at all! With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner delivers the whole truth about diseases like the bubonic plague, cholera, smallpox, tuberculosis, polio, influenza, and COVID-19.Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history! Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, Pearl Harbor, Titanic, and American Revolution.
History Smashers: Salem Witch Trials (History Smashers #9)
by Kate MessnerMyths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Salem Witch Trials in the hit History Smashers nonfiction series. Perfect for fans of the I Survived books and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.In 1692, a few paranoid Puritans accused their neighbors of being witches sending the town flying off the (broomstick) handle. Before it was all over, dozens of women in Salem, Massachusetts were executed—burned at the stake. RIGHT?WRONG! There was some serious witch worry, but no one in the United States was put on a pyre (though the truth isn't much better). And women weren&’t the only ones caught in crossfire…maybe don&’t read this one aloud to your dog.What really happened? The truth is historians aren&’t totally sure. But it is certain that religious beliefs, a changing world, and a few super nosy neighbors collided to spell disaster for one New England town. No joke!From award-winning author Kate Messner comes the acclaimed nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history. And bust more puzzles of the past in History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People, The Mayflower, and The Underground Railroad among others!
History Smashers: The American Revolution (History Smashers)
by Kate MessnerMyths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the Revolutionary War with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere rode through Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, shouting, "The British are coming!" to start the American Revolution.RIGHT?WRONG! Paul Revere made it to Lexington, but before he could complete his mission, he was captured!The truth is, dozens of Patriots rode around warning people about the Redcoats' plans that night. It was actually a man named Samuel Prescott who succeeded, alerting townspeople in Lexington and then moving on to Concord. But the Revolutionary War didn't officially start for more than a year after Prescott's ride. No joke.Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history. Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, Pearl Harbor, and Titanic.
History Smashers: The Mayflower (History Smashers)
by Kate MessnerMyths! Lies! Secrets! Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. Perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.In 1620, the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and made friends with Wampanoag people who gave them corn. RIGHT? WRONG! It was months before the Pilgrims met any Wampanoag people, and nobody gave anybody corn that day.Did you know that the pilgrims didn't go straight from England to Plymouth? No, they made a stop along the way--and almost stayed forever! Did you know there was a second ship, called the Speedwell, that was too leaky to make the trip? No joke. And just wait until you learn the truth about Plymouth Rock.Through illustrations, graphic panels, photographs, sidebars, and more, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known details behind the legends of the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving. "Kate Messner serves up fun, fast history for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Absolutely smashing!" --Candace Fleming, award-winning authorDon't miss History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote!
History Smashers: The Titanic (History Smashers)
by Kate MessnerMyths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.On April 15, 1912 an "unsinkable" ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Right?Wrong! Nobody was really talking about the Titanic being unsinkable until after it sank.The truth is, four different ships wired the Titanic to report icebergs and field ice in the area. But the Titanic never slowed down. In fact, when the Californian warned that it was trapped in ice, the Titanic's wireless operator was so busy sending outgoing messages that he replied, "Shut up!" No joke.Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history.Don't miss History Smashers: The Mayflower, Women's Right to Vote, and Pearl Harbor.
History Smashers: The Underground Railroad (History Smashers #7)
by Kate Messner Gwendolyn HooksMyths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. RIGHT? WRONG! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn't very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own. With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, acclaimed author Kate Messner and coauthor and Brown Bookshelf contributor Gwendolyn Hooks deliver the whole truth about the Underground Railroad.Discover the nonfiction series that smashes everything you thought you knew about history!