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.
Gandhi referred to South Africa as his second home, and it was there that the young lawyer decided to non-violently oppose a racially motivated law.
Gandhi once told an associate (V.
Gandhi's stunning achievements, and his legacy of non-violent resistance, became a model for other leaders of oppressed people.
As he considered the best way to deal with South African discrimination, Gandhi developed communities of people from different races and religions.
The sights and sounds of the Iguazu Falls at Garganta del Diablo (Devils Throat).
How did Genghis Khan become one of the greatest conquerors of all time?
Lifting the siege of Beijing, Genghis Khan ordered total annihilation of the city and its residents.
Even though the people of Beijing had been without food for so long, because Genghis Khans men attacked their suppliers, the city still had a powerful...
Temujen's army eventually conquered 12,000,000 square miles.
Temujen made a vow to never be defeated again.
As Chinas Great Wall was falling into ruins, a baby named Temujen was born.
For the first time in Mongolian history, a new title was given to the ruler of a new nation: Universal Ruler of all men - or - Genghis Khan.
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