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…

All pro mountain bikers have a few things in common. They love adventure; they love the outdoors; and they love to go fast! This extreme sport is one of the…

For a professional surfer, there's nothing more important than chasing the waves. From Hawaii to New Zealand, these athletes are constantly on the move to find the best wave and…

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…