How do we make a "sound judgment" in a culturally diverse society? How do we know the best path to follow in an interdependent world? These stories, based on social-studies, help us to understand that personal and environmental relationships impact our lives and our world.
Attila becomes known as the "Scourge of God," as he enlarges the territory he inherited through ruin and killing.
Although his grandfather (Man O'War) is one of the best racing horses of all time, Seabiscuit is an unlikely champion.
The colonies need to declare their freedom from Great Britain so Thomas Jefferson prepares the first draft of the Declaration of Independence.
Because of Soviet secrecy, sailors who survive the K-19 radiation leak may not tell the true story about what happened.
Miniatures illustrate every day life as well as religious life.
Before the rule of Henry VIII, Ireland is independent of the British, but Protestants want to "colonize" Ireland.
In 1965 millions of black Americans in the south still could not vote.
"We the people" vow not to surrender to terrorism.
John Quincy Adams, a former American President, argues the Amistad case to the Supreme Court using the Declaration of Independence.
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 ...
In 1992 77 plaintiffs, with help from Erin Brockovich and Ed Masry, file a lawsuit against BG&E for $250 million.
Mary is tried without legal representation, and found guilty of treason.