History For Kids

Joan of Arc was born in a small French village during the worst period of the Hundred Years' War. For generations, France had been besieged by the British. At age 11, Joan began to see religious visions telling her to join forces with the King of France. By the time she was a teenager, she was leading troops into battle in the name of her country. Though she was captured and executed for her beliefs, Joan of Arc became a Catholic saint and has since captured the world's imagination.

Includes accounts of the fighting written by witnesses and soldiers. In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. On April 19, 1775, the "shot heard 'round the world" was fired at Lexington, officially starting the Revolutionary War between the colonists and the British Empire.

Take a step further into the fascinating world of horticultural history with "The Fruits of History: Volume 2." Join author Dennis Santaniello, a seasoned farmer and expert fruit vendor with over twenty years of experience, and dive into some of our most beloved fruits' exotic origins and profound cultural impacts. This eagerly awaited sequel, rich with diligent research and advanced AI tools, unlocks enchanting new tales of fruit that shaped human history. Explore the lush narratives of the tangy plum and the mystical pomegranate, among others, and discover how these fruits have influenced...

Billy the Kid was a real-life outlaw, a cattle rustler in the Southwest who was wanted - dead or alive. One fateful night in 1881, he was shot and killed in a darkened room by nemesis Sheriff Pat Garrett. With this account, the sheriff aimed to set the record straight about his final showdown with the Kid. Since its publication, The Authentic Life of Billy, the Kid has served as a primary source on this legendary outlaw’s life for historians and storytellers alike.

Beginning in Italy, the Renaissance was a cultural movement that spread throughout Europe and affected art, science, technology, politics, and thought. From the 1300s to the beginning of the 1600s, scholars started to question what they knew and looked to literature and historical texts to develop new ideas for why things were the way they were. In just a short amount of time, the foundations for European life were uprooted and examined, leading people, including Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, to explore new ways of thinking and being.

In 1692, a few paranoid Puritans accused their neighbors of being witches sending the town flying off the (broomstick) handle. Before it was all over, dozens of women in Salem, Massachusetts were executed—burned at the stake. RIGHT? WRONG! There was some serious witch worry, but no one in the United States was put on a pyre (though the truth isn't much better). And women weren’t the only ones caught in crossfire…maybe don’t tell your dog about this one.

If you ask Delphinia Baker, she’d tell you she has all the family she needs. Sure, her mom passed away when she was young, her dad is often away on deployment, but even though Del has never had anyone she can call her people, she has always had her grandmother—and that’s enough. Besides, having no roots just makes it that much easier when you have to move again. All of that changes, though, when Gramma falls ill and Del is sent to stay with her great-grandmother. Del has never even heard of Nana Rose, and she has no interest in spending the summer on a hot island off the South Carolina coast.

Before their experiments, inventions, and discoveries that changed the world, the world’s most celebrated scientists had regular-kid problems just like you. Stephen Hawking hated school and preferred to spend his free time building model airplanes, inventing board games, and even building his own computer. Jane Goodall got in trouble for bringing worms and snails into her house. And Neil deGrasse Tyson had to start a dog-walking business to save up money to buy a telescope.

The historical significance of children’s rhymes is often lost on most adults, let alone the children who learn them by heart almost as soon as they learn to say anything at all. For all of us, the first things we are taught, after learning how to talk, are nursery rhymes. Hence by the time we are adults, we will know the words to hundreds of them without ever being aware of their meaning or real importance. And they are important, in my view, because many of them tell the true tale of some of history’s darkest or most tragic events.

Are you ready to introduce your child to the world of baseball in a way that sparks curiosity, fosters learning, and teaches valuable life lessons? Look no further than A Kid’s Guide to Baseball Legends: Homeruns, History, and Inspiring Stories from the Diamond! Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or caregiver eager to share the joys of baseball, this book provides everything you need to ignite a lifelong love for the game—even if your child has never picked up a bat!

Liberty. Freedom. Equality. Honesty. Respect. All of these values are important when electing our officials. Listeners will learn about democratic values and how they play a part in our elections.

Eight captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: The Wild West, Billy the Kid, Buffalo Bill, Seth Bullock, Davy Crockett, Annie Oakley, Jesse James, and Geronimo. Some of the topics covered in part one of this audiobook include: What the Native Americans of the West were really like before colonization, how the Spanish were some of the first Europeans to explore the West, the seven years during which Texas was its own country, and much, much more!

Jump around the globe exploring new countries with COUNTRY JUMPER. The young world traveler has a zest for adventure and will take you on a tour around the world, introducing you to fascinating facts about each country. In their travels with COUNTRY JUMPER, children can glimpse into each country’s history, national treasures, traditions, cultures, places to visit, food, and more. They will also learn about fun activities for kids to do if they get the opportunity to visit these countries, inspiring curiosity and instilling a love of traveling. With 205 books in the series, each book is ...

April and Toad were hoping to go home to New York with their father. But History had other ideas. This time, the magical book sends April, Henry, and Toad to Colorado where they'll face their most dangerous threats yet: grizzly bears, lightning-fast trains, and snow. Lots and lots of snow! Can the three kids find the missing pieces to the puzzle... or will they be stuck in history forever?

Do your child’s learning materials lack the spark to ignite their curiosity about ancient civilizations? Are complex resources causing them to lose interest? You’re not alone. Many resources fail to make history engaging, but what if there was a book that could excite, educate, and captivate your child? Enter *Egyptian Mythology for Kids: Amazing Stories of Gods, Myths, and Ancient Egypt!* Crafted for curious explorers aged 8-12, this book takes kids on an awe-inspiring journey through the wonders of ancient Egypt with fun and engaging storytelling.

On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a highly secretive and devastating attack: Four battleships sunk, more than 2,000 servicemen died, and the United States was propelled into World War II. In a compelling, easy-to-digest narrative, children will learn all about a pivotal moment in American history.

With exclusive access to Elon, his family, and his friends, this book traces Elon's journey from a kid in South Africa to a young man in the United States, his dramatic technical inventions, and his world-changing companies. Elon has sparked new levels of innovation in the world, and this book gives young listeners a detailed but fast-paced look at his story.

A humorist, narrator, and social observer, Mark Twain is unsurpassed in American literature. Best known as the author of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain, not unlike his protagonist, Huck, has a restless spirit. He found adventure prospecting for silver in Nevada, navigating steamboats down the Mississippi, and making people laugh around the world. But Twain also had a serious streak and decried racism and injustice. His fascinating life is captured candidly in this enjoyable biography.

The Philadelphia Eagles Super Fan Trivia Book: A Fun-Filled Book of Facts and Quizzes 🦅🏆 Are you a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan? Do you bleed green and live for every hard-hitting tackle, jaw-dropping touchdown, and unforgettable Super Bowl moment? Then this book is for YOU! Packed with hundreds of mind-blowing trivia questions, fun facts, and deep-cut Eagles history, this book will put your Philly football knowledge to the test. From the Randall Cunningham era to the Philly Special and everything in between, you’ll relive the franchise’s greatest moments while challenging ...

Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya in their most exciting adventure yet in this engaging children's story perfect for ages 6-9! Healing, Rhymes, and Tasty Times follows three best friends as they discover the magic of May 12th—a day that celebrates International Nurses Day, National Limerick Day, and National Nutty Fudge Day all at once! When Maya arrives with news about a special "Triple Celebration" at the local hospital, the children embark on an educational journey where they: Learn about Florence Nightingale and the important work nurses do every day ...