American History for Kids
American History for Kids

Author: Stacia Deutsch

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2021-08-24

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 1648764363

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Interesting facts that teach kids ages 8 to 12 about American history Kids don't need long, boring textbooks to learn about history. Starting with America's earliest inhabitants in 20,000 BCE and finishing in the modern day, American History for Kids helps them explore America's past through memorable and exciting facts that they will love to share. This engaging look at American history for kids age 8-12 includes: 500 facts—This book introduces kids to many of the incredible things that have happened in America, one informative tidbit at a time. The complete timeline—Kids will learn all about important people, places, and events across thousands of years of American history. A leg up on learning—These facts provide kids with a head start on the topics they'll be covering in class, plus things they might not learn in school. Help history come alive with the incredible facts inside this top choice among American history books.

500 Little-Known Facts About Nauvoo
500 Little-Known Facts About Nauvoo

Author: George W. Givens

Publisher: Cedar Fort Publishing & Media

Published: 2023-02-02

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 1462100333

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In this newest addition to the popular 500 Little-Known Facts series, George Givens offers answers to the questions most often asked by visitors to Nauvoo, such as, What is the difference between a blacksmith and a whitesmith? Did you know that one of the first recorded cases of artificial resuscitation happened in Nauvoo and that it saved Brigham Young's life? What are the rules for playing Old Cat - Containing everything from trivia about popular songs and games to information about religious practices and architectural symbolism, this is the perfect treasure for anyone who is interested in the early Saints and the difficult but spiritually rich time they spent in their beloved City Beautiful.

Eyewitness to America
Eyewitness to America

Author: David Colbert

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 1998-07-28

Total Pages: 722

ISBN-13: 067976724X

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Thomas Jefferson complains about haggling over the Declaration of Independence ... Jack London guides us through the rubble of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake ... Langston Hughes visits the Scottsboro Boys on death row ... Andy Warhol paints the scene at Studio 54 ... John Seabrook receives e-mail from Bill Gates. Three hundred eyewitnesses -- some famous, some anonymous -- give their personal accounts of the great moments that make up our past, from Columbus to cyberspace, and infuse them with a freshness and urgency no historian can duplicate. David Colbert has brought together a multitude of voices to create a singularly rich American narrative. Here are the vivid impressions of men and women who were witnesses to and participants in these and other dramatic moments: the first colony in Virginia, the Salem witch trials, the Boston Tea Party, the Oklahoma land rush, the Scopes Trial, the bombing of Nagasaki, the lunch-counter sit-ins at the outset of the civil rights movement, New York City's Stonewall Riot, the fall of Saigon, and the 1992 Los Angeles riots. With unparalleled and thrilling immediacy, these excerpts from diaries, private letters, memoirs, and newspapers paint a fascinating picture of the evolving drama of American life.

World History for Kids
World History for Kids

Author: Brooke Khan

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2021-08-10

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 164876438X

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Incredible world history facts for curious kids ages 8 to 12 Kids don't need long, boring textbooks to learn about history! Starting in 4000 BCE and finishing in the modern day, World History for Kids helps them explore the past through interesting and memorable facts that they can share with their friends and family. Help kids discover the story of the world with: 500 facts—This book teaches kids about many of the incredible things that have happened over the course of history, one informative tidbit at a time. A world of info—Kids will learn about people and places from all over the globe as this book takes them from ancient Mesopotamia to 20th century America. Middle school essentials—This top choice in history books for kids provides a head start on the topics they'll cover in class, plus things they might not learn in school. Bring history to life with the fascinating facts inside World History for Kids.

500 Little-Known Facts about Joseph Smith
500 Little-Known Facts about Joseph Smith

Author: Wayne J. Lewis

Publisher: Cedar Fort Publishing & Media

Published: 2023-02-02

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1462109853

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Can you name the 117 angels that appeared to Joseph Smith? You’ll be able to after reading this book! With interesting facts, inspiring stories, and even his patriarchal blessing, 500 Little-Known Facts about Joseph Smith is a perfect book to have on hand for your family, for teaching lessons and giving talks, or for personal study.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything
10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything

Author: Mark Jacob

Publisher: Agate Publishing

Published: 2012-05-10

Total Pages: 469

ISBN-13: 1572847999

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A compendium of outrageous, hilarious or just plain shocking trivia about everything from history and politics to arts, religion, technology and much more. For years, the Chicago Tribune’s “10 Things You Might Not Know” column has been informing and entertaining readers on a diverse range of subjects. This volume collects the best of these columns, offering readers obscure, fascinating facts on universal topics that will appeal to everyone from sports fans to history buffs, foodies, and more. Expertly researched and thoroughly entertaining, 10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything contains a plethora of surprising trivia on numerous topics, with an especially close look into Chicago-area history and facts. For example, in Zion, Illinois it was once illegal to spit, eat oysters, wear tan-colored shoes, or whistle on Sundays. 10 Things You Might Not Know About Nearly Everything will leave readers brighter, wittier, and curious to learn more about myriad subjects and stories they will never forget.

True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t
True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t

Author: Shane Carley

Publisher: Cider Mill Press

Published: 2023-04-18

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1400340527

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Prove you are the smartest schmuck in the room with 500 true trivia facts that sound absurd. These facts are so absurd some might even say that they sound like bull$#*t! Knowledge is power! Crush the competition at trivia night, or start the most interesting conversation ever with real facts that are hard to believe. This book is loaded with mind-blowing facts that are sure to keep you wondering, "How are these even true?" while equipping you to outsmart everyone around and blow their minds. Topics include: Science American Sports History Pop Culture Nature Put your game face on, and prove once and for all that you are the real know-it-all! Gather your friends and family 'round and get ready to learn some wild and crazy trivia and facts such as: True or False? A chicken once survived almost two years after having its head cut off. True or False? The dog that played Toto in The Wizard of Oz was paid a salary. How many baseballs does the MLB use every season? What state has jousting as its official sport? True or False? Most Canadians live south of Seattle. Stump everyone with True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t!

The United States of Strange
The United States of Strange

Author: Eric Grzymkowski

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-06-18

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 1440536201

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of All Things Weird Sure, you probably know that George Washington was our first president and that Christopher Columbus accidentally discovered America in 1492, but did you know that there are more plastic flamingos in the United States than there are real ones and that Disneyland employees were not permitted to wear their own underwear while dressing in character until 2001? Behind the portrait of America that history classes, news reports, and boring documentaries have painted lies a strange and perplexing country that you couldn't imagine even in your wildest dreams. Featuring 1,001 shocking facts, this book reveals all the secrets and weirdness that you never knew about the United States. From the thirty-two(!) bathrooms in the White House to the fact that a single U.S.–made hamburger may contain meat from 100 different cows, these wacky tidbits will guarantee that you'll never look at this nation the same way again!