In April 1940, German forces invaded Denmark under the false pretenses of preserving Danish neutrality during World War II and protecting them from possible Allied attacks. Knowing they lacked the military power to resist, the Danes gave in. While there was little direct change in daily life,most Da[...]

As a young boy, Thomas Alva Edison was fascinated with technology and chemical experiments. Later, his attempt to improve the telegraph led to his first creation, the phonograph, that set the stage for his life of discovery and invention. His incandescent light bulb made him a popular hero, and many[...]

People all over the world saw the United States as a land of opportunity. In the late 1800s, immigrants began pouring in. They were looking for land, jobs, and a chance to make a better life. New technology also helped to change the way Americans lived and worked. How did railroads change life in th[...]

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An accessible, in-depth biography of JFK, that covers key events in his presidency such as the Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis, civil rights, and his assassination. It also aims to explain the cultural significance of the Kennedy administration and how it's been perceived as key in the awakened mi[...]

Countries in Our World focuses on the countries that shape and influence our modern world. Each book examines physical features, daily life, industry, media, leisure and much more. Each title in Countries in our World is a mine of useful information ideal for school and project work.[...]

Don t just learn about the history of the Revolutionary War experience it. Witness the Boston Massacre. Be there to hear the shot heard round the world at the battles of Lexington and Concord. And experience the intensity of battle at Bunker Hill. With 167 choices and 45 possible endings, The Revolu[...]