History School

Carlotta can’t wait to wear her new dress on her first day of school. But when the moment finally arrives, she isn’t allowed to go. The year is 1957, and the people of Little Rock, Arkansas, don’t want Black students attending an all-white school and will do whatever it takes to keep them out. As hate and danger escalate, will Carlotta and her Black classmates, known as the Little Rock Nine, have the strength and perseverance to keep dreaming of a better world?

Forbidden love on the frontier.... Hope Tucker is content staying in her hometown of Lamar, Missouri, focusing on her life as a schoolteacher instead of finding love. But when she hears the truth about her parents' romance during the Civil War, how her mother Cordia set out to find her father Will after a deadly battle, Hope is determined to have that sort of adventure as well. Accepting a teaching position in a frontier town in Texas isn't quite what she was expecting--there are no marauders or gunslingers--but there is one man with a shady past, and when the entire town tells her to stay ...

Students hate history. That’s because 95 percent of high school and college history students don’t know what they are supposed to be learning. History is not an academic subject; it’s a tool for life. If history teachers knew what they were doing, they’d be teaching their students to “think like a pirate". Which is exactly what this book does.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to grow up in a system where your entire childhood revolves around education? In this book, Maxime Wong takes you on an eye-opening journey through China’s school system, one of the most competitive and demanding in the world.

How could Ian have known that taking a train to his new school would not only mean meeting another student, but also having his body taken over by someone else. Now, can they make it to the school once they make it to the Houston Train Station, where Mason and his goons are waiting? Listen today to find out.

Explore the captivating journey through time with "Echoes of the Past," a series that delves into the intricate and diverse musical history of Europe. From the haunting melodies of prehistoric times to the complex compositions of ancient Greece and Rome, this series uncovers the stories that have resonated across centuries. In "Unearthing the Ancient Music History of Europe," each chapter unravels a different facet of the continent's musical legacy. Discover the origins of prehistoric music, the harmonies of ancient Greece, and the rhythmic beats of medieval and Renaissance compositions. ...

Travel with Gordon Goldsborough from Rapid City School to Mallard Lodge to Union Stockyards and many places in between as the author helps us reclaim some of our long-lost heritage.

The family saga of Johann Gehring, who at sixteen years old, travels to America. He begins his new life in the prairies of Nebraska. There he learns to dig a well and exist amid nature’s foes: tornados, prairie fires, and freezing winters. Johann changes his name to John and finds love with Helena. Together they build a home and raise five independent children including the head-strong, Berta. Helena teaches her children to be as strong as the prairie cottonwood. She warns that someday they will need to bend in the wind and support each other. Berta vow to be as formidable as the ...

Como fazer do Brasil um país menos desigual, mais rico e autoconfiante? A resposta, segundo o autor, o empreendedor Eduardo Mufarej, passa pela política. Mufarej, que foi CEO da gestora de fundos Tarpon e presidente da Somos Educação, defende que só encontraremos nosso rumo como nação quando tivermos políticos preparados, bem-formados e orgulhosos de se apresentarem como políticos.

Question: What do you do when the kitchen wall collapses into the vat of beans being cooked for a horde of hungry schoolboys? Answer: You serve it up anyway! Why let a few lumps of clay and the odd metal screw spoil a decent meal? When Bunmi Asaolu arrived at the grand gates of St. John/Mary's Unity Secondary School (SAJOMACO) as a first-year student, you'd be forgiven for assuming he was swapping life on the serene university campus he grew up on for another of equal civility. Wrong! Behind the gates of SAJOMACO lay a world of contradictions.

Things You Didn’t Learn in School aims to give the listener insight and understanding about recessions, depressions and panics that have occurred in the history of the United States of America. What factors cause economic recessions and depressions? How rare are they, and should we be scared that there are more to come?

“Information and context” meet “love story with the God of the universe”. If you are want to learn the facts of the Bible along with the passion and heart of the Bible, you will love “What is the Bible?”. One reader said, “I have read books that are hundreds of pages long that attempt to explain the Bible, but this succinct book covers all the basics in an easy-to-understand method.” This book brings a relevant, conversational approach to the Bible without being preachy or accusatory. It is perfect for both beginners and those who have walked the Christian journey for years....

What could go wrong on a school field trip? A lot—especially when parrots are on the loose! Emma, Jack, Sebastian, and Mark are ready for a fun day at the zoo, but things go wild when Duke and Dylan’s parrots, Princess and Clarence, escape. With lions roaring and feathers flying, the friends are in for more excitement than they bargained for! As the search for the parrots takes surprising turns, the kids discover that the mischievous birds might be related to their Uncle Needles and his strange work with parrots. When they think they’re close to solving the mystery, a sneaky scientist...

In the rural town of Paxton, Alabama, a high school junior lives in the shadow of a father he never knew—a railroad stationmaster who died after being drafted into WWII just before his birth. Years after his father's death, a twist of legal fortune granted his family ownership of the abandoned rail yard adjacent to their home. It is here where the boy and his new girlfriend, Samantha, discover an incredible secret: the “Tullahoma,” a forgotten Civil War-era locomotive of historical significance tucked away in an old repair shop on the deserted property. Aided by their history teacher,...

Toda la producción artística de la corte española durante el siglo XVII está marcada por dos hechos fundamentales que condicionan la marcha de la pintura, tanto en el modo como en la intencionalidad de su representación: la monarquía absoluta y la Contrarreforma, desembocando en un arte que, por excelencia, es religioso y cortesano.

Let's travel the final leg of a captivating musical odyssey with "Harmonies of Antiquity: A Scholarly Exploration of Ancient European Music - Book 3." This concluding volume, spanning chapters 17 to 24, delves deep into the evolution of musical manuscripts, the decline and transformation of ancient European music, the rediscovery of ancient melodies, and the enduring legacy of antiquity on contemporary compositions. From the illuminated pages of musical manuscripts to the cultural crossroads where ancient traditions met the challenges of time, this book paints a vivid picture of the ...

This revelatory and gripping nonfiction middle grade book explores a deeply troubling chapter in American history that is still playing out today: the strange case of Prince Edward County, Virginia, the only place in the United States to ever formally deny its citizens a public education, and the students who pushed back.

This book is about my experiences in schools (and now academies which were formerly schools but run differently), as well as different teachers I have worked with, and how this all impacts the pupils we teach. It is an honest account revealing what it is like to be an aspirational teacher, and the difficulties we really find in this profession, with unprofessionalism often rife, senior leaders not in control and pupil behaviour varying from excellent to dangerous and often a challenge to manage. All of this in schools that parents hold in high esteem.

The Short History of Basketball leads readers through the fascinating history of the sport of basketball. The book includes a history of the game and Indiana basketball sports highlights. Readers will discover a complete listing of Indiana high school championship winners and Mr. and Miss Basketball awards. The book also covers the Kentucky/Indiana High School All Star Series as well as some of the iconic high school gymnasiums in the state.

A History of Dearborn County serves as a great historical resource for home school students and Indiana history buffs. It includes information on museums, historical markers, National Register of Historic Sites and other areas of historical interest in Dearborn County, Indiana. The guide is a great help in planning field trips as local parks and nature preserves are included in the book, as well. Readers will discover historical information on Dearborn County cities and towns like Aurora, Lawrenceburg, Greendale the smaller communities in the county. Home schooling parents and local history...