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On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart's goal was to make a... [Read More]
On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart's goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to refuel. Before they could land, radio communication from Earhart stopped, and the plane disappeared. Search efforts turned up few clues. What happened to Earhart and Noonan? Explore the theories and learn why their disappearance has become one of history's greatest mysteries.
Theme: History, Mystery
On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart's goal was to make a... [Read More]
On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart's goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to refuel. Before they could land, radio communication from Earhart stopped, and the plane disappeared. Search efforts turned up few clues. What happened to Earhart and Noonan? Explore the theories and learn why their disappearance has become one of history's greatest mysteries.
Theme: History, Mystery
"Engaging images accompany information about the American Civil War. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for... [Read More]
"Engaging images accompany information about the American Civil War. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7" --
"Engaging images accompany information about the American Revolutionary War. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is... [Read More]
"Engaging images accompany information about the American Revolutionary War. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"
Learn about one of the most important civilisations in history with these six folding maps. All roads lead to Rome, the old saying goes, aptly... [Read More]
Learn about one of the most important civilisations in history with these six folding maps. All roads lead to Rome, the old saying goes, aptly expressing what an important civilisation was founded almost 3000 years ago.When the foundations of the ancient city of Rome were laid, no one had any idea that it would eventually develop into one of the most significant empires in human history; an empire which in its heyday covered large parts of Europe, Britain, regions around the Mediterranean, and lands by the Black Sea. The Roman Empire inspired the entire world, especially in regards to arts, architecture, language, politics, trade, and military. Let us playfully learn about Rome, one of the most interesting civilisations of the ancient times.
Knights were mounted soldiers, expert swordsmen, and jousting competitors. But what were their lives really like, and what was the code of chivalry... [Read More]
Knights were mounted soldiers, expert swordsmen, and jousting competitors. But what were their lives really like, and what was the code of chivalry they lived by? Enter the medieval world and explore what made knights one of the most valiant of ancient warriors!
Spartan soldiers trained hard, fought using strategy, and valued death over defeat. But what were their lives really like? Step onto the battlefield... [Read More]
Spartan soldiers trained hard, fought using strategy, and valued death over defeat. But what were their lives really like? Step onto the battlefield and explore what made Spartans one of the most brutal of ancient warriors!
Gladiators fought, trained, and entertained. But what were their lives really like, and how did they end up fighting in front of crowds? Enter the... [Read More]
Gladiators fought, trained, and entertained. But what were their lives really like, and how did they end up fighting in front of crowds? Enter the arena and explore what made gladiators one of the mightiest of ancient warriors!
Samurai were hired soldiers, expert swordsmen, and noble men of honor. But what were their lives really like, and what was the code of bushido they... [Read More]
Samurai were hired soldiers, expert swordsmen, and noble men of honor. But what were their lives really like, and what was the code of bushido they lived by? Enter medieval Japan and explore what made samurai one of the greatest of ancient warriors!
Vikings were traders, raiders, and invaders. But what were their lives really like, and what made these farmers the terror of their neighbors? Climb... [Read More]
Vikings were traders, raiders, and invaders. But what were their lives really like, and what made these farmers the terror of their neighbors? Climb into the longboat and explore what made Vikings one of the most savage of ancient warriors!