A Brit Of Trivia is the answer to every trivia lovers dream! Whether you want to make your own entertainment at home or maybe pass the time on your way to a trip, here is a unique book which includes mystery objects, mystery eyes, mystery puzzles, name
How can teachers help students develop the literacy skills that are necessary for learning and retaining information in any subject? Traditional memory tricks, mnemonic devices, graphic organizers, and role playing do little to turn bored or reluctant
Abigail lived during times, which were much more difficult for women than today; yet, Abigail Adams traveled, believed in women's rights, and experienced the American Revolution. A devoted wife, mother, and American patriot, Abigail influenced history
Abraham Lincoln was president during one of the most unique times in history. With a country on the brink of war, his ultimate goal was to keep the Union together. When Lincoln freed the slaves, he angered many Southerners, including his assassin, John
The American Revolution was a fight for freedom for the colonists in the New World. It involved the help of spies, women, and people from other countries. The colonists fought against a giant, and won their freedom from Great Britain against all odds.
This revised edition of 5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. History is fully updated with chapters on George W. Bush's first term and the 2004 election. It also includes new sections on the Clinton era, international relations, and U.S. foreign policy.
Benjamin Franklin was a man of many talents. His mind was constantly working to make things better for the colonists both before and after independence. Franklin was also a great writer, and he contributed to both the Declaration of Independence and the
The Business and Career Exploration Program represents a state of an art initiative and first of its kind that provides elementary school aged children with reality based life experiences of business and career options through innovative class presentations,
Great Britain passed the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts, which made colonists angry and eventually they boycotted and refused to purchase British goods. Great Britain sent soldiers to the colonies, which caused more problems with events like the Boston
Christopher Columbus set out on August 3, 1492, to find the East by sailing west. Over the course of a few years, he convinced the king and queen of Spain to pay for his trip, promising them fame and riches in return. Columbus discovered more than he bargained
Although slavery was illegal at the beginning of the twentieth century, segregation was prevalent, especially in the South. Through many uprisings, protests, and demonstrations, segregation was finally abolished and civil rights were established for people
During the 1800s, the United States was in conflict over slavery. Though compromises were made, neither side was pleased. Abolitionists and pro-slavery people engaged in conflicts and often deadly clashes. With South Carolina and other southern states
This professional development resource, co-authored by Dr. Timothy Rasinksi and Dr. Danny Brassell, empowers teachers to facilitate innovative and engaging instruction with their students. Unique classroom-tested strategies integrate current research
Documents research on the impact of computer games on the learning of adults. Computer games and learning are characterized from a series of different theoretical and empirical viewpoints. Both civilian sector and military applications are presented.
The Declaration of Independence was a document that declared the choice to be a country that would make its own decisions, starting with choosing to be Americans and not British. From taxation to the Boston Tea Party to Thomas Paine's Common Sense, tension
