Böcker i History for Children-serien

If you want to discover the captivating history of the United States of America, then keep reading... Howdy, partners! Get ready to travel back in time to when America was first discovered. You'll learn all about how the United States of America was formed and the most significant events in its history. You'll be amazed to discover all the incredible things that have shaped the United States into the culture it is today. Here are just a few clues about what you'll learn: Why were Native Americans called Indians?Christopher Columbus wasn't the first person to discover America!What would your Native American name be?The unsolved mystery of the missing first American colony.Just why did the first settlers move to America?How tea was responsible for the formation of the United States."The British are coming!"-or are they?The formation and changes to the US Constitution.How one former slave helped free hundreds of slaves.What caused America to fight amongst itself during the Civil War?They found how much gold during the Gold Rush?!Who were the most famous gunslingers of the Wild West?The incredible inventions that changed the world.Did people really believe the streets of America were paved with gold?What are the most significant wars the United States has fought and why?Depression cake-it's tastier than it sounds!What was Prohibition?The Roaring Twenties-learn to dance the Charleston!Why did a six-year-old girl have to be escorted by the FBI to school?Significant events in modern history-some of which you're living right now!>Not only are there practical activities, but also ones to get your creative mind working. Have you ever considered how you'd run your own country or had a political debate? Do you like to learn how to do new dance routines or make new recipes? Perhaps you enjoy writing stories or drawing? These activities and more are in this book! There are even helpful suggestions for further reading, videos, and websites to expand your knowledge if you wish to. So, what are you waiting for? Let's be captivated by the history of the United States of America!

Did you know the American Revolution changed how Britain treated the rest of its colonies? The American Revolution was fought between the Thirteen Colonies and the British Empire. Although most thought the British would win, the colonists overthrew British rule and established their own country. Other people realized the ideals of the American Revolution could be applied to their societies. They also wanted liberty and justice for all. For years, scholars have studied individuals or specific events of the American Revolution. They focused on revolutionaries like Alexander Hamilton or events like the Battle of Lexington and Concord. But the American Revolution was more than just a few people and battles. It was filled with world-changing ideas. It's time to step back into history and learn about the American Revolution. In this new and captivating book, you'll discover what made the American Revolution so special and how it still influences us today. Here are some of the questions you will uncover within the pages of this book: Was the Boston Tea Party really a party?How was Abigail Adams a revolutionary?Why did the first English colony vanish?Who started the Boston massacre?Why didn't King George III want to let the American colonies go?Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill fought?How did the Sons of Liberty help the revolution?Was the revolution fought because of slavery?Why were the colonists so angry about taxes?When did the French join the revolution?Why did the colonists create the phrase "no taxation without representation?"Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the history of the American Revolution!

Discover the Fascinating History of Medieval Europe! Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you were born into another time period? What about the Middle Ages? Would you have been lucky and lived as a knight, a lord or lady, or even a king or queen? Or would you have been like the majority of peasants and lived a tough life of hard labor? Did everyone live in castles? What did people do for work? And for fun? Did knights really fight dragons? You'll find out the answers to these questions and so much more in this incredible book on medieval Europe. Here are just a few of the amazing things you'll discover in this book: How exactly did the Middle Ages begin, and why is it sometimes called the Dark Ages?The twelve-year-old girl who was visited by God and led an army at sixteen!The importance of the date 1066What were the Crusades, and why were they fought?What was feudalism, and who introduced it?The different types of castles and what they looked likeHow to become a knightHow sports in the Middle Ages influenced our modern-day sports teams' uniforms!Life in the towns versus villagesThe different types of jobs people hadThe difference between peasants and serfs and what life was like for themWhat did people eat?What medieval houses were likeThe importance of religion in the Middle AgesThe different types of medieval art, architecture, and literatureWhat was the Black Death, and did it really kill almost a third of Europe?The incredible legacies left behind that influence our lives todayScroll up and click the "add to cart" button to begin your journey to medieval Europe!