American Education

With 2016 promising to be an interesting and hotly contested election year, Votes of Confidence offers young listeners an essential guide to the past, present, and future of American elections.

The truth is, if you don't know your history, you lose your civilization and your culture. If the primary history that children of African Descent are taught boils down to "we came from slaves", we not only lose the rich complexity of the African culture, but we start children off with a "less than equal" subtlety that disengages them from wanting to learn their history or to be a part of a system which stands for principals of justice and equality, but yet lives according to a much different system, one of corruption and profits at all cost. This needs to change.

American Chapters presents short stories in vivid and easy-to-read, 500-word chapters, perfect for English language learners internationally and adult literacy learners in countries where English is commonly used. All stories are also offered as audiobooks for learners who want to hear the sounds of American English. Cecilia Hunter lives in Sunflower, a little town under the big West Texas sky. She runs a home health care business for the elderly. Cecilia visits her clients, cleans their houses, and helps them run errands.

This audio study guide for Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne includes detailed summary and analysis of each chapter and in-depth exploration of the book’s multiple symbols, motifs, and themes, such as the Comanches’ role as the most powerful Native American tribe in American history; the anti-romantic “noble savage”; and learning from history. Featured content also includes commentary on major characters, 25 important quotes, essay questions, and discussion topics.

Knowledge is important; and the right answers to your questions make all the difference. If you lack the right knowledge, it will be difficult for you to achieve your dreams. Immigrants from all over world - Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, etc, arrive the United States of America everyday, bringing their hopes and their dreams with them; but some never achieve that dream. In this audiobook, American Immigration Questions and Answers, Olusegun Asekun, gets to the heart of the deepest aspirations of immigrants, to legally visit, live, work, and school in the US.

Significant changes are necessary for the Black community. Implementing those changes requires new ways of thinking and new ways of doing. Those who choose to listen to this audiobook know that previous ways to solve the problems have not sufficed, despite a plethora of information, strategy, and education. We still prefer to dismiss them. Why? The Black Algorithm is a new way of thinking and doing. Utilize these strategies in your community and put them to work. There isn't time for excuses, drama, gossip, or time-wasting anymore.

Experience the Battle of Pea Ridge, also known as the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern, and experience the events of the American Civil War during the first half of 1862 in the Trans-Mississippi Theater in this captivating audiobook on the Arkansas campaign of Pea Ridge. The Pea Ridge campaign is considered the most important series of events in the Trans-Mississippi Theater. The Battle of Pea Ridge, which took place from March 6th to March 8th, 1862, was the climax of the campaign, in which the Union Army was ultimately victorious.

Kids are Americans too! And that means you have rights just like everybody else. But it's not enough to just say you have them. You have to know what those rights are...and are not! Luckily for you, Bill O'Reilly is back, opining for kids on that very subject: your legal rights.

Hygge is not about candles. You can feel hygge without candles, woolen socks, or a fireplace. It's about something more. It's about mindset. Danes have been living this lifestyle for centuries. I studied how they live and applied what I've learned. My life has never been better. Now it's your chance to discover the secrets of living hygge.

This audiobook is for English learners and explains some of the various aspects throughout American culture. It is difficult to fully understand the diversity and complexity of the United States for foreigners that have never been to America, or have only visited a few times. Topics such as education, marriage trends, fashion and government structure are covered. It is recorded in intermediate to advanced English. If you would like to know more about American culture, this is for you.

Everyone was rather surprised when small-town farmer Jimmy Carter first announced that he’d be running for president in 1976. When Jimmy told his mother, she replied, “President of what?” But this former naval officer and governor of Georgia was ready for the role. Jimmy Carter went on to become one of America’s most beloved political figures thanks to his honesty, strong faith, and compassion. Even today, Jimmy Carter is still dedicated to helping Americans through his extensive work as a philanthropist.

Learn hundreds of English idioms, phrases, sayings, and expressions in a fun and engaging way! Sound like a native speaker with these common idioms that are used in the USA. That's where this book of American English idioms comes in. You'll see what the idiom means, the history behind it, and then how it's used in some example sentences. It's everything you need to "bone up" on your English vocabulary! Get your copy of More American English Idioms to improve your English quickly and easily. It will help you stay motivated while consistently improving your English skills.

Do you want to be a part of something big after being cooped up from this Pandemic for so long? Have you ever watched TV on Saturday during football season and seen thousands of screaming fans packed into the stadiums across our country? Looks like fun doesn't it? Listen to this audiobook and then become a part of the passion you see on display from those college football fans! Become an integral part of that Saturday morning excitement!

This audio study guide for Facing East from Indian Country by Daniel K. Richter includes detailed summary and analysis of each chapter and an in-depth exploration of the book’s multiple symbols, motifs, and themes such as cultural accommodation, racial antagonism, and the influence of resources and materials on historical events. Featured content also includes commentary on major characters, 25 important quotes, essay questions, and discussion topics.

SuperSummary, a modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, offers high-quality instructional study guides for challenging works of literature. This audio study guide for The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson includes detailed summary and analysis of each chapter and an in-depth exploration of the book’s multiple symbols, motifs, and themes such as segregation and "separate but equal", the generational divide, and community obligation. Featured content also includes commentary on major characters, 25 important quotes, essay questions, and discussion topics.

An American cookbook is important as a time capsule for the cuisine of a culture. Because American cooking is a conglomerate of all the cultures that America entails, a cookbook can detail not only the recipes but also the culture that the recipe represents and their unique American story.

Sonia y sus amigos siembran un jardín, y cada uno contribuye a su manera. Rafael tiene asma y a veces debe mantener la calma para poder respirar mejor, lo que le permite pintar bellas rocas para el jardín. Anthony utiliza una silla de ruedas para moverse rápidamente y dirigir al grupo. Anh tartamudea al hablar y prefiere escuchar. Por eso sabe cómo sembrar cada flor. Todos los amigos son diferentes, pero todos tienen algo en común: ¡les gusta hacer preguntas y saber más acerca de sus compañeros!

Harry Barker's ABC Football Book is a fun way to turn learning the English alphabet into an enjoyable experience. He uses one of the world's most popular sport as a background along with teaching certain aspects of the game of baseball. This primer is also a best seller among an audience learning English as a second language.

Although he started out as a teacher without aspirations to be an activist or politician, Harvey Milk found himself captivated by the history-making movements of the 1960s. He would eventually make history of his own by becoming the first openly gay elected politician in California. While in office, Harvey Milk advocated for equal rights for the gay community.

If you are looking to trace your American family tree, then get this guide.