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Category: History

Thanksgiving

Not all Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. Like Columbus Day, it’s a holiday with troubled historical roots. From the Smithsonian, see The Myths of the Thanksgiving Story…

Ancient Egypt

All about ancient Egypt, including books, activities, lesson plans, some wonderful  art, the great game of Senet, instructions for making a mummy, and a hieroglyphic…

Awesome Archaeology

Bones, stones, gold doubloons, mummies, and a chance to grub around in the dirt…what’s not to like about archaeology? BOOKS: All About Archaeology In Kate…

Terrific Trains

Who doesn’t love a train? There are fans of Thomas the (talking) Tank Engine, admirers of the Hogwarts Express, model train lovers, and creative students…