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.
Ambrosius Aurelianus, a Roman, leads the Britons in battles against theAnglo-Saxons in the 5th century.
British troops land at Gold Beach and overcome massive casualties to meet up with the Canadians at Juno.
While artillery support continues from LZ Falcon, it appears that C Company is in danger of defeat; they hold their ground, but many casualties exist ...
Can black children be barred from attending publicly supported schools?
Bruce "Snake" Crandall, one of the heroes of LZ Albany, has command of 20 helicopters.
Bulgaria, a communist country, is home to the Belene labor camp.
Confederate and Union soldiers fight for the first time at Bull Run on July 21, 1861.
King George III is unwillingtocompromise with the colonies in order to avoid a long and costly war.
Another painful way to die is being burned at the stake; the fire kills the victim before the smoke does.
Book burnings resume in the 20th century, as governments such as the Nazis destroy manuscripts.
After the Civil War ends, the desire to forget slavery almost causes the stories to be lost, but the government steps in.
During WWII, a limited federal budget fuels a successful poster campaign for war bonds and stamps.