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The American Civil War (1861-1865) tore the relatively young nation apart. The repercussions of this tragedy are still felt tod...
Where would we be without friends? Whether they are human, mammal, fish, or fowl, friends add richness to our lives. This readi...
The purpose of a monument is to remind, inform, and inspire the viewer. The United States is fortunate to have some of the most...
Horses are magnificent creatures. They served a major source of transportation for thousands of years, and even today, they spa...
Over 57 million Americans -- almost 18% of the population -- claim Hispanic ancestry. This reading set celebrates the rich and ...
November is designated Native American Heritage Month, but these passages should be of interest any time of the year. This set ...
Thirteen colonies in a land far, far away united and announced their independence from a distant, powerful monarch. No, it's no...
California, the Golden State. It was the discovery of gold there in the late 1840s that started a mass migration across the Nor...
It's hard to believe in this age of space stations and mars probes that man has only been flying in heavier that air machines f...
Baseball is the national pastime in the U.S. This well-loved game teaches participants and spectators so many lessons, includin...