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There have been 46 U.S. presidents. Each has made a mark on the country’s history. But only a few can be called Number 1. George Washington was one of the country’s founders. He was the first president. He was elected…
February is Black History Month. Here are some firsts in Black American history. Home Run! Jackie Robinson played baseball. He was the first famous Black player in the major leagues. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers. That was in 1947.…
November 11 is an important day. It is called Veterans Day. A veteran is someone who was in the military. Veterans helped keep our country safe. This day honors their bravery. How the U.S. Celebrates A big ceremony is held…
A symbol is something that has a special meaning. One United States symbol is the flag. To Americans, the flag stands for freedom. Here are some other U.S. symbols. They remind us of the hopes our country is based on.…
Rome is an ancient city. It is in Italy. Sports were a big part of life in ancient Rome. Sports are still important to Romans. Compare how Romans watched sports in the past with how they watch them now. Ancient…
What was life like in ancient Rome? In many ways, it was like our life today. Here are some objects that have survived. What do they tell you? People in ancient Rome played games. They used dice like these. These…
Artists help us see our world differently. They inspire us. Read about four African-American artists. Who inspires you? Augusta Savage (1892–1962) Augusta Savage was a sculptor. She made figures out of clay and other materials. She was also a teacher.…
Welcome to Egypt. It is a country in North Africa. Read on to learn what life in Egypt was like more than 2,000 years ago. Pharaohs Kings and queens ruled ancient Egypt. They were called pharaohs. They made laws…
The Statue of Liberty is an American monument. She stands tall in New York Harbor. The statue was a gift from France in 1886. It was built in France. Then it was shipped across the ocean in pieces. Lady Liberty…
