Living in the American colonies was difficult at times as towns were built, governance was established, and people from many different backgrounds, including Native Americans, learned to live together. By…

Shortly after the birth of the United States, many people headed west to settle the new territory of the frontier. They journeyed by wagon for months on end and faced…

Inspiring young children to want to cook is great way to discourage picky eating and promote healthy food behaviors. Giving them the responsibility of making lunch for themselves is a…

All family pets need to be fed, given water, groomed, possibly walked, or simply played with. These can be great jobs for younger kids just starting to be given some…

A mix of theater, athletics, and a rock concert, there's nothing quite like going to a professional wrestling show. From the entrance music and pyrotechnics to high-flying, off-the-top-rope moonsaults, it's…

Snowboarding has been the highlight of the Winter Olympics for more than two decades, showing off some of the most daring, risk-taking, and extreme athletes in the sports world. From…

Born in Spain in 1713, Father Serra was sent to the New World to spread the Catholic religion. He founded twenty-one missions in what became the state of California, and…

"Readers learn the main features of Earth's climate zones, including the tropical, temperate, polar, Mediterranean, highland, and arid zones. Full-color photographs and maps of these regions aid the main content…