North America History

The Aztecs made strides in terms of the technology and artwork that they produced. You can learn a lot from what they’ve achieved, but more importantly, you can learn to appreciate the technology and art that you experience today. Learning about history boosts appreciation of the past, present, and future.

You know red as a color, so why were nations afraid of it several years ago? Well, this audiobook will provide the historic background of the reason why. As you will discover in this audiobook, the Red Scare actually pertained to the widespread fear of the possible rise of radical leftism, communism, and anarchism. Know the facts before you react. Get a copy today!

What was Aztec culture like? Use this audiobook to examine the features of the Aztec empire particularly its aqueducts, art, architecture, and society. Where did they live and what was their way of life like? How successful were the Aztecs in building and expanding their empire? Listen all about the Aztecs in this audiobook for fourth graders.

Labor unions are groups of organized individuals that aim to protect and further their rights and interests. Before there were labor unions, there were issues of slavery, unsanitary working conditions, and a high number of work-related illnesses, and even deaths. So, where did the idea of labor unions start? Who started the first labor union? Know the answers in this history book for kids.

Have you ever wondered How the US Became One of the World’s Superpowers? History facts will provide the answers. Looking back to the events of the past will unveil the beginnings of many societies and nations. You can also trace back cultures, traditions, and beliefs, if you spend some time listening to history audiobooks. Start learning today!

What happened when the Spanish Conquistadors reached Aztec? Explore the world of historical facts and figures using informative edutaining books like this one.

The Native Americans went to war, too. They did so to protect their lands. When you hear about history, you get to understand why wars happened, and what can be done to prevent them from happening again today and in the future. You see things from a different perspective, because you are at a different era than the characters in historical books. What will you learn from this history book?

How would you like to meet George Washington? He may have died centuries ago, but his legacies still live on. Learning about influential people of the past will help you to better understand the present and anticipate what might happen in the future. People like George Washington made exemplary contributions that helped shape the world.

Did you know that the Aztecs praised many gods? They didn’t have one god, like you probably do now. They worshiped many gods, depending on their prayer intentions. In this book, we’re going to take a look at some of Aztec’s biggest gods. This is an important piece of history because it reveals culture, beliefs, and religion. Get the audiobook now!

Grab your investigative tools, and get ready to meet the Inca people. They were the biggest civilization in the Americas during their time, so how did they fall so quickly to the Spanish conquistadors? Dive into this audiobook to learn more about the Inca Empire in a fun, up-to-date journey through its history.

Throughout history and to this day, people of Asian descent have been at the forefront of artistic brilliance, scientific advancement, and athletic excellence. From Sandra Oh to Patsy Mink, Bruce Lee to Michelle Kwan, We Are Golden offers a fresh collection of groundbreakers perfect for every young learner's library.

After the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, Japanese Americans became the subject of racism and discrimination within the United States. Many were rounded up and put in concentration camps. But even while this was happening, there were many Japanese American soldiers who fought to ensure that all Americans were safe during the biggest conflict in world history. Facing the Mountain is the story of three Japanese American soldiers: Rudy Tokiwa, Fred Shiosaki, and Kats Miho, who volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team to fight for their country in World War II.

Rhea's neighborhood is fading away—the mom-and-pop shops of her childhood forced out to make space for an artisanal kombucha brewery here, a hot yoga studio there. And everywhere, the feeling that this place is no longer meant for her. Because while their little corner of South L.A. isn't perfect, to Rhea and her two best friends, it's something even more important—it's home. And it's worth protecting. But as more white people flock to their latest edgy, urban paradise, more of Rhea's friends and family are pushed out. Until Rhea decides it's time to push back.

Millions of Africans were enslaved during the transatlantic slave trade, but few recorded their personal experiences. Olaudah Equiano's The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano is perhaps the most well known of the autobiographies that exist. Using this narrative as a primary source text, authors Monica Edinger and Lesley Younge share Equiano's life story in "found verse," supplemented with annotations to give listeners historical context.

You know Christopher Columbus, but can you say the same for Hernando de Soto? This book is dedicated to the explorations of Hernando de Soto and his expedition. In 1539, the Spanish explorer explored Florida. Also included in this book are discussions on the battle with the Cherokee Indians.

Author Teri Kanefield examines the life of America’s famous suffragette, Susan B. Anthony, who was born into a world in which men ruled women. She began her public career as a radical abolitionist, and after the Civil War, she became an international figurehead of the women’s suffrage movement.

Cuando una estudiante es asignada el trabajo de completar un árbol familiar y solo puede contar tres generaciones atrás, Abuela junta a toda la familia, y la estudiante aprende que hace 400 años, en 1619, sus antepasados fueron robados y traídos a los Estados Unidos por esclavizadores europeos. Pero antes de eso, ellos tenían un hogar, una tierra, un idioma.

History is dramatic - and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes, and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation.

Howdy, partners! Get ready to travel back in time to when America was first discovered. You’ll learn all about how the United States of America was formed and the most significant events in its history. You’ll be amazed to discover all the incredible things that have shaped the United States into the culture it is today.

Carol Anderson's White Rage took the world by storm, landing on the New York Times best seller list and best book of the year lists from New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, and Chicago Review of Books. It launched her as an in-demand commentator on contemporary race issues for national print and television media and garnered her an invitation to speak to the Democratic Congressional Caucus. This compelling young adult adaptation brings her ideas to a new audience.