From hiking the Green Mountains to exploring charming cities, there's a lot to see and do in Vermont. This state lies in New England. Vermont introduces the state's history, geography,… More →
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An action-packed graphic novel about Virginia Hall, known as one of the most courageous spies of World War… In the early 1940s, during World War II, Germany's Nazi regime expanded into neig More →
For more than two decades, Vladimir Putin, the president of the Russian Federation, has nurtured his goal of restoring Russia's global power and influence. A longtime opponent of the West, he More →
When the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, Ukraine's relatively young and inexperienced president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, immediately marshalled his nation's military… More →
From exploring the architecture and culture of downtown Seattle to experiencing vast forests, tall mountains, and rushing rivers, there's a lot to see and do in Washington. This state lies in More →
From seeing the US Capitol building and White House to strolling under cherry trees in full bloom, there's a lot to see and do in Washington, DC. The district lies on the East Coast.… More →
Weird Places
All around the world, there are some strange and unique places. From human-made landscapes to natural wonders, readers will discover some of the odd places people have explored. More →
From hiking and skiing in the Appalachian Mountains to enjoying festivals and performing arts in the cities, there's a lot to see and do in West Virginia. This state lies in the Southeast.… More →
What Happened at Fort Sumter?
In 1861, the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the American Civil War. Union troops surrendered after 36 hours of fierce battle. The controversial election of Abraham… More →
What Happened at Lexington and Concord?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord are often referred to as the beginning of the American Revolution in April 1777. However, the towns were also the location of key events both before and… More →