Biography is the fact-based story of a person's life written by a third party. An autobiography is the fact-based story of a person’s life which is written by that person.
In 2012, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed over 9,000 plant and animal species as either critica...
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We’ve only one planet to live on, so the preservation of natural resources for our children and grandchildren is up to us. This...
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In 1879, author Robert Louis Stevenson traveled from Great Britain to New York. From there, he took a train across the United...
Women’s History Month is traditionally held in March, but the study of women’s history is valuable all twelve months of the yea...
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Helen Keller (1880-1968) was an inspiration to many. Although she was born with normal sight and hearing, she lost both at a ...
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Forty-four men have served as President of the United States. They have lead the country through wars, economic depressions, ...
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The United States and Canada observe Black History month in February; the United Kingdom observes it in October. While the co...
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There are many unsung African American heros and heroines in science and technology. Their contributions are often unknown to...
Confucius changed the attitudes of the Chinese people towards education, justice, and civility. After reading this biography of...
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by Robert Louis Stevenson from Across the Plains
While more famous for his adventure novels such as “...
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