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Christopher Columbus set out on August 3, 1492, to find the East by sailing west. Over the course of a few years, he convinced the king and queen of Spain to pay for his trip, promising them fame and riches in return. Columbus discovered more than he bargained for—he had found a new continent.
Wendy Conklin (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)
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Firefighters are community heroes and their job is to help wherever there is trouble. Firefighters must be well trained, wear protective uniforms, and ride on trucks that are equipped to fight fires. Firefighters and the equipment they use today have changed significantly over the years.
Melissa A. Settle (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)
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The Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs were three groups of people found living in the ancient Americas. Though they were clearly alike, they were also unique. All three civilizations ended when Spanish explorers moved into the Americas.
Wendy Conklin (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)
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The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain during the 1700s and spread to America in the early 1800s as the colonies formed and grew. Industrialism provided the means for development and expansion in America as life transitioned from rural beginnings to large cities. Industry was a large factor for innovation and employment at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Debra Housel (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)
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Who were the Civil War leaders, how did they attain their positions, and why did they fight? As the details of their lives unfold, these men become more than just names from history.
Wendy Conklin (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)
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Immigrants from all over Europe flocked to America, bringing their hopes and their dreams with them. The influx of immigrants enriched the American culture but also provided challenges to the United States.
Debra Housel (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)
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From the Vikings to Henry Hudson, the great explorers sailed across uncharted waters during the Age of Discovery in search of many things, including adventure and wealth. Their exploration not only changed maps of the world but also paved the way for the settlement of the New World.
Wendy Conklin (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)
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Founding Mothers: Women Who Shaped America
Brave women began to fight for equality early in America’s history. They wanted equal rights. They led by example and worked hard to change laws. Some of these women fought for America’s freedom and helped create the laws of the new nation. Women worked to end slavery. Female pioneers helped expand the boundaries of the nation. And other women changed lives with medical care. Women’s lives did not change overnight. One step at a time, American women moved closer to equality with men. This book is about the brave women who took those first steps toward change.
Melissa Carosella (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)
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When Adolf Hitler began raising his army, one of the first people who sounded the alarm was Winston Churchill. After France fell to Hitler, Churchill held strong and worked to build up his army. Time and time again, Hitler offered a peace deal to Churchill in hopes that Churchill would leave him alone and back out of the war. Each time Churchill refused, knowing that it was a danger to let Hitler take over Europe.
Wendy Conklin (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)
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El Juramento de Lealtad / The Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance: Poem of Patriotism is a story of some students who are struggling with the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. Even though they say it everyday, they are not quite sure what they are saying. With the help of their teachers and parents, the children soon learn what the pledge means and what it symbolizes about freedom in America.
Stephanie Macceca (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)
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World War II: Battle of Normandy
Two American World War II veterans, who served together as officers in a prisoner of war camp, talk with their granddaughters about their experiences in the Battle of Normandy. The story takes the reader back in time to the battle where two German soldiers are captured and a surprising bond is formed.
Dorothy Sugarman (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)
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Fishers have provided food for thousands of years. Long ago, fishers had to fish close to land and used simple fishing tools such as knives, hoes, and spears. With the use of modern boats and fishing equipment, today’s fishers fish far out in the ocean and catch a large variety of fish for market.
Lisa Zamosky (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)
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