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Kristen Rajczak Nelson
Artists are some of the great observers of history. Whether it's with a canvas and brush or piece of stone and chisel or modelling clay, art has long depicted historical…
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What better way to learn how a leader felt about the fighting than to check his letters home! Letters are such an interesting primary source because they offer a perspective…
"A moonbow sounds like something out of a fairytale. But in truth, it's a real and stunning natural atmospheric phenomenon. Also called a lunar rainbow, a moonbow is created by…
From those at the Rockefeller Center to ones that might perch at the top of a home Christmas tree, angels are a common symbol of the Christmas season. This symbol’s…
Even before Christmas celebrations began, evergreen trees were used as part of winter festivals and celebrations. Today, many people still bring a real fir tree into their home at Christmastime…
Many Christmas symbols are very old and date to before there even was a Christmas! Elves, however, were likely introduced to the mythology of Santa Claus in the 1820s with…
Much of the detail in Santa Claus lore was added to his long history of stories in the 19th century. His storied home became the North Pole around this time…
In the original poem in which Santa’s reindeer were named, Donner and Blitzen were actually spelled Dunder and Blixem. Today known as The Night Before Christmas, the poem from 1823…
How does Santa make it around the world delivering presents in one night? Where did that notion even come from? The stories about Santa Claus are many and spark the…
Historically, a carol is a song or dance of praise or joy. They used to be performed during all four seasons. Today, most young readers know the carols many people…
In 1846, travelers heading for California became trapped high in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada. Snowdrifts surrounded their shelters, and food supplies dwindled. How they stayed alive remains one…
Kristen Rajczak Nelson,Toney Allman
Eating disorders are mental illnesses that have dangerous physical consequences. Young adults are most at risk for developing these disorders. This volume aims to educate readers about the causes and…
Whether you call your January 6th celebration El Dia de los Reyes or the Feast of the Epiphany, you’re celebrating a day dedicated to the three kings. Sometimes called the…
Did you know that we vote on the presidential election in November because it’s right after harvest time, but before brutal winter weather? There’s all kinds of interesting details behind…
Voting is the expression of one’s opinion or choice. This means voting can be anything from making a choice about what to eat for breakfast or who should be the…
Not everyone in the United States is eligible to vote. Voting rules are different in every state. For federal elections, however, voters must have U.S. citizenship to vote. Voters must…
Citizens of the United States have the freedom to choose who they vote for. Voters can choose from a number of candidates. Most people belong to a political party and…
All U.S. citizens, regardless of age, race, sex, and nation of origin, have the right to vote. White male landowners used to be the only people able to vote in…
Mary Ann Hoffman,Mary Ann Hoffman,Kristen Rajczak
Learn about the life cycle of an apple tree.
