History For Kids

In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that schools had to allow Black students to attend previously all-white schools. On September 4, 1957, nine Black students were set to attend Little Rock Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas. But when they arrived, an angry mob of white people spat at them and hurled racist insults. They were also prevented from entering the school by the National Guard. After they were finally allowed in weeks later, they faced even more abuse from white students and staff.

Game-ending errors, on-the-court meltdowns, and more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time worst fails in sports history. Listen to game-ending errors, on-the-court meltdowns, and more in this epic book of fails. Missing this book would be an epic failure for any sports fan.

Underdog miracles, dynasty defeats, and much more! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, discover the all-time greatest upsets in sports history.

Do modern and ancient history interest your little learner? If so, then download this audiobook. Instead of going over thousands of words to learn about a historical fact, just ask a question. A question and answer learning format is more direct, and it’s available for all types of learners. Share this game-like audiobook with family and friends. Pick up history lessons together. Good luck!

Clara Hughes is famous for being the only Canadian to have won medals at the Olympic Summer and Olympic Winter Games. You can say that Clara was born to be an athlete, but it was her undying dedication to better her skills that made her a champion. If you want an inspiration to do better and to never give up, look up to Clara.

Mythology is the rich collection of stories called myths from cultures all over the world. They are stories about how the world was created and why certain things happen. Myths tell of gods, heroes, and events that a group believes, or at one time believed, to be real. Studying them is like following a map of the human imagination. At History Brought Alive, we have a passion for everything from the past. The books we write are full of fun facts and even more fun stories that will make you think about the past and our ancestors in new and exciting ways.

It’s amazing to see wonders that are natural and man-made. It’s thrilling to know that these wonders exist in our world. How would you feel if you were given the chance to explore the Great Pyramid of Giza? We created this experiential listen, so that you can experience the Great Pyramid without having to fly to Egypt. Enjoy!

How did William the Conqueror become the King of England? Learn the story of this great king’s life by listening to this book. Learning about history helps children to better understand societies. You get the chance to trace the origins of some of the most common traditions today. Secure a copy of this book today!

History is not boring. This book will prove that learning about the past is not just about names, dates, and events. It’s also about continuity and effects in the present time. By filling this book with pictures and presenting complex historical data in child-friendly texts, history will easily become your child’s favorite subject.

Do you want to learn how to write hieroglyphics? It’s an ancient form of Egyptian writing that is composed of drawings. It’s a beautiful writing style that was instrumental in learning about the life of ancient Egyptians. There are actual examples in this book to serve as your guide. Are you ready? Then begin writing hieroglyphics today!

Told through the eyes of parents who personally experienced the war, you'll discover valuable lessons intertwined with stories to help young listeners understand the significance of World War II. Explore life on the homefront, where ordinary people had to cope with rationing, shortages, and the power of propaganda. Discover how seemingly average individuals transformed into heroes when their countries needed them most.

Daphne Odjig was a self-taught visual artist who showcased her originality, social awareness, and feminism to create masterpieces that are reflective of he Anishinaabe culture. Daphne gave the indigenous people of Canada a voice to the foreground of contemporary art. See the world through Daphne Odjig’s eyes.

Rosemarie Kuptana is no ordinary woman. She is a Canadian politician and an Inuit rights activist. She is also a broadcaster and a journalist. But did you know that she was born on an igloo while her parents were out hunting? Her birth into the world is the best introduction to her story of great will and greater actions.

Understand how and why Persian leaders made important decisions. Studying ancient history will allow you to see, appreciate, and learn from the connections of the past and the present, leading to better decision making skills.

Discover World War 2's hidden heroes and villains. Spies, Code Breakers, and Secret Agents explores the intriguing world of spycraft and shows you what goes on behind the scenes in war. From spy schools and ciphers to sneaky tools and secret armies, this guide takes you on a declassified tour of the undercover operations that helped decide the outcome of World War 2. There's also more than a dozen short spy-ographies that cover some of the most famous (and infamous!) agents that were active during the war.

Listen to the story of one of the best storytellers of Canada’s Six Nations. Chief Dan George entered the silver screen to represent the indigenous people. He was Tsleil-Waututh actor and poet through and through. He turned down stereotypical roles. Learn about the colorful life of Chief Dan George.

Two manuscripts in one audiobook: The Viking Age for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the Vikings, Their Raids, and Everyday Life and Anglo-Saxons for Kids: A Captivating Guide to the People of Early Medieval England and Their Battles Against the Vikings.

The life of Queen Elizabeth I was dramatic and dangerous: cast out of her father's court at the age of three and imprisoned at 19, Elizabeth was crowned queen in 1558, when she was only 25. A tough, intelligent woman who spoke five languages, Elizabeth ruled for over 40 years and led England through one of its most prosperous periods in history.

Do your fantasy-loving kids find history class too serious or boring? Do they wonder if maybe some really awesome stories from the past never made it into their library books? What about tales of daring acts, strange behavior, or unbelievable happenings that many people don’t know about? Could these stories be out there, just waiting to be discovered? Absolutely! And you’re about to discover them right now. Get ready to unlock hours of engaging listening for your young one with this new collection of amazing stories.

At the height of World War I, history’s most lethal influenza virus erupted in an army camp in Kansas, moved east with American troops, then exploded, killing as many as 100 million people worldwide. It killed more people in twenty-four months than AIDS killed in twenty-four years, more in a year than the Black Death killed in a century. But this was not the Middle Ages, and 1918 marked the first collision of science and epidemic disease.