What made the 19th century an interesting but tumultuous time? What technological, cultural and social changes influenced life then? Explore those issues in this story collection.
As Godfather Drosselmeier continues his story about Princess Pirlipat, he stuns Marie. What happened to Pirlipat while the cats were asleep?
New discoveries of known and unknown dinosaurs continue to provide new information about Earth's past.
As he develops an early interest in art, Van Gogh desires to help others as a teacher, pastor, and bookseller.
Vincent thrives in the warmth of Arles, and his work reflects this, although it still does not sell.
Even as a young man, Albert Schweitzer related to the sufferings of others and wanted to do something to help.
In the 1600s, the East India Company becomes one of the most powerful businesses in the world.
South Carolina History Standard 8-5.2 Describe the economic impact of Reconstruction on South Carolina in each of the various social classes
Although his family continues to try to see him, Edgardo decides to remain with the Catholic Church.
Edgardo chooses the Catholic Church over freedom and his family.
Even after liberation, Edgardo plans never to rejoin his family.
Elizabeth Packard participates in an open-study Bible class where the teacher encourages many points of view.
Her father sends Packard to an insane asylum in Massachusetts when she is 23.