Rivers are an important part of the Earth. They are home to a variety of life, and humans have come to depend on them for food and transportation. But the actions of humans are harming these important
"Most areas are prone to flooding now and then, and Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is no exception. But in May 1889, a dam burst following heavy rains, and the people of Johnstown were in the path of someth
"Whether they occur at home or in the workplace, fires are devastating events that sometimes cause the tragic deaths of innocent people. Find out what happened when a factory in New York City caught f
Offers a brief introduction to the life of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, who recorded more than two hundred albums and performed at Carnegie Hall twenty-six times.
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"Provides an introduction to the life and biography of Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay, who was the first boxer to win the world heavyweight championship three times."
From the French and Indian War and the ensuing taxes to the creation of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, the Revolutionary War era was a rowdy, transformational period in United States history
"Provides an introduction to the life and biography of Cesar Chavez, the Mexican American activist who founded the first successful farm workers' union in the United States."
Everything around us is made of materials. Discover how materials are chosen to make everything from raincoats to skyscrapers to sticky notes and bulletproof vests. Learn about melting, evaporating, m
