The Story of Us - from the beginning of time to the present - is usually written by "the victors." True-to-life events, however, must include opposing points of view. This collection features stories about people, places and events which go beyond "the already known and obvious."
Saint Nicholas of Bari is kind to children, protects sailors and gives generously of himself and his material possessions.
The colonies need to declare their freedom from Great Britain so Thomas Jefferson prepares the first draft of the Declaration of Independence.
Miniatures illustrate every day life as well as religious life.
In 1965 millions of black Americans in the south still could not vote.
In 1992 77 plaintiffs, with help from Erin Brockovich and Ed Masry, file a lawsuit against BG&E for $250 million.
It isn't easy to uncover the truth about contaminated groundwater. No one from the polluting company is going to hand over documents containing proof ...
Mary is tried without legal representation, and found guilty of treason.
Each country develops its own unique holiday gift-giver; Dutch settlers in America share their Sinterklaas whose name non-Dutch speakers mispronounce ...
Four male college students from historically black North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College challenged segregation in public restaurants.
Although Jefferson is a product of a slave-owning culture, he believes that equal rights apply to all men.
Somalia, an ancient country in Africa, is made up mostly of Muslims who wage war on each other. The US and other countries send aid to this poor and h...
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