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Books About Art History For Kids
A summary of books for children that tell the stories of many famous artists. These books for kids about art are for toddlers to young adults.
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Everything You Wanted to Know about April Fools Day
Learn about the history of April fools. Send April Fools e-cards to your friends and pull computer pranks on unsuspecting family and friends.
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Hello Rousseau: Catherine de Duve
Teach children about the famous artist Henri Rousseau with this interactive kids' book from Birdcage Press.
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Pirateology
Learn what life was like on board a pirate ship and build a model ship.
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Unicorn Legends
Unicorn legends date back far into our ancient Pagan past where they were described as having many different shapes and colors. Today, however, it is the pure white unicorn that captures our fascination.
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Writing About History for Kids
Children love being swept away by the current of a good story. Telling tales to kids nourishes their need for excitement, while showing them new realms of possibility.
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Fun Project for Kids
Hi, my name is Brandon. I had to do this great fun project for school. I'm going to tell you what I did. Maybe you would like to do a project that is similar.
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George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver was born into slavery on his father's farm in Diamond, Missouri. Who would have thought that this slave boy would change the world of agriculture forever?
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George Washington Carver: Part Two
George Washington Carver, born into slavery in Diamond, Missouri, went on to leave the world a great legacy.
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The True Meaning of Christmas
It is Chrismas. Misty the Cocker Spaniel puppy feels neglected. No one has time to play with her. The family are busy and all they ever talk about is Christmas. Misty wonders, "What is the true meaning of Christmas?" Will she find out?
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The True Meaning of Christmas: Part Two
It is Chrismas. Misty the Cocker Spaniel puppy feels neglected. No one has time to play with her. The family are busy and all they ever talk about is Christmas. Misty wonders, "What is Christmas?" Will she find out?
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How Robin Got His Red Breast
Long ago, Robin looked much different than he does today. He was entirely gray. How did he get his red breast? This Inuit legend tells the story.
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Income and Expenses: 1935
Imagine you are a doctor in 1935. Your patients pay you $ 3.00 a visit. You make about $ 61.00 a month. They make between $ 10.00 and $ 16.00 a month. You spend your money freely. They are going without food. Christmas is coming. You have some hard decisions to make.
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US Flag Coloring Sheet
Color or paint this picture of the United States Flag.
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60 Years of Victory
My Uncle Bert was part of the Liberation of Holland. He loved the people of that country deeply and often told stories of how well he and his fellow Canadian soldiers were treated there.
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All About Haida Homes
The Haida people of the northwest coast could not live in teepees becaue of the wet climate. They made their homes from the giant cedar trees that grew in the forests.
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All About Haida Totems
The Haida carved totems from the red cedar tree. The totems were always treated with love and respect. They were symbols of status within the tribe.
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Angel of Mercy
Can you imagine tending the wounded and dying on the battlefields of the American Civil War? That's what Harriet Patience Dame did. She's stopped by today to tell us her story.
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April showers bring May websites
This article features a large variety of sites for kids. Visit the Earth and Moon Viewer, Secrets at Sea and more.
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February is Black History Month
A bit about Black History Month. This article contains the instructions for a Hands Around the World Project.
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My Name is Pumpkin
Hi! My name is pumpkin. No, it's not a nickname. I'm the big orange fruit that grows in gardens and farmer's fields. I stopped by to tell you about myself and my ancestors. We've been around for 9,000 years.
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Nonfiction - Real Life Kid Stories
Storybooks and fairy tales are great but books based on reality can be treasured by the whole family. New releases for the coming winter holiday season.
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Number Pleeyazz
In the beginning telephone companies hired boys as operators. They soon learned boys didn't make good operators and begin to hire women. They worked hard, had patience and made telephone companies successful.
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Sacajawea: Interpreter
Sacajawea was a Shoshone girl who was kidnapped by the Blackfoot. Little did she know that when she was fifteen, she would trek across the country with a baby on her back.
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Symbols of Nova Scotia
Learn about two very unusual symbols that represent the Province of Nova Scotia. Learn about the Duck Tolling Retriever and how Nova Scotia came to have a tartan as one of her symbols.
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The Female Paul Revere
Hi! My name is Sybil Ludington. I was born in Fredericksburg, New York. On April 26, 1777, when I was 16 years old, I rode 40 miles to gather the men of the militia together to fight against the British.
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The History of Toys and Games
Did you know that toys and games have been part of childhood for thousands of years? As early as 4000 B.C. (before Christ), games became a source of entertainment.
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The Moon Sisters
Ginnie and Lottie Moon were born in Virginia. When the Civil War broke out, they were definitely on the side of the South. To what lengths would these women go for the cause they believed in?
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