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Read Works: Pre History When Did Pre History End
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about archaeologists' studies of pre-history. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: The Industrial Revolution an Introduction
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares facts about the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
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Read Works: Scales
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how the human brain organized past memories. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works:the American Civil War
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks passage provides a brief history of the American Civil War. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension. An additional answer sheet is included to...
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Read Works: What Is a Memorial?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage defines the term "memorial" and describes the following famous ones: Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Questions that...
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Read Works: Let Freedom Ring
[Free Registration/Login Required] Several songs representative of the United States are provided in this informational text: "My Country 'Tis of Thee"; "America"; and "The Star-Spangled Banner". A question sheet is available to help...
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Read Works: Making Butter, Long Ago and Today
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support early elementary students' reading comprehension, this passage compares how butter was made in the past with how it is made in the present. A questions sheet is available to help...
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Read Works: A New Kind of Library
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support elementary students' reading comprehension, information is shared about the history of the New York Public Library and how the purpose of libraries have transformed over the years....
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Read Works: Legend of Ganga Ji
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this informational text, Dr. Ganesh, a sociologist from the University of Mumbai, shares the Legend of Ganga-Ji and this story's historical significance to the Ganges River region. A question sheet...
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Homepage
This site from the Florida Museum of Natural History gives the current events, information about the museum, exhibits and public programs, research and collections, links, etc. to the Florida Museum of Natural History.
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Read Works: Oral Histories
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support elementary students' reading comprehension, students will learn about jobs that require them to conduct interviews to collect oral histories. Questions that assess multiple reading...
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Read Works: Getting Water From a Well
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support early elementary students' reading comprehension, information about water wells is provided in this informational text. Questions that assess multiple reading skills are provided.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Culture of Palestine, West Bank, and Gaza Strip
Provides an overview of the culture of Palestine, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life,...
BBC
Bbc News: The Territory of Abkhazia
A country profile for the area known as Abkhazia. The area has been trying to break away from Georgia since 1992. The article gives a brief history of the conflict and information on the current leadership of Abkhazia.
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Read Works: The Old Stone House
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support elementary students' reading comprehension, historical information is provided. The significance of "The Old Stone House" during the Battle of Brooklyn in the American Revolution is...
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Museum of Natural History
"Discover the natural wonders of Canada's east coast". Great links to the museum.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Empire: Slavery and Economy in Barbados
History of slavery and sugar cultivation practices on the island colony. Archived.
BBC
Bbc: History: George Iv: The Royal Joke?
An article about the self-indulgent reign of King George IV of England. Archived.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Ghana Celebrates 50 Years as Independent Nation
In this article and the accompanying radio broadcasts, Ghana reflects back on its accomplishments in the fifty years since it became independent of colonial rule. It was the first African nation south of the Sahara to do so. [March 7, 2007]
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Turkey
Site provides a brief overview of the history of Turkey. Discusses self-determination in the fourth paragraph. Also provides a map, slideshows, and information on geography, demographics, and culture.
The Guardian
Guardian: Pride, Poverty and Promise: Ghana's Golden Jubilee
This article tries to give a balanced picture of Ghana as it celebrates its fiftieth year of independence from British colonial rule. While it is a democratic nation today, and many things have changed for the better, there are still...
BBC
Bbc News: Timeline Jamaica
This BBC site follows the history of Jamaica from 1494 when Columbus first sighted it, to the present. Links to news stories are also available.
Australian Museum
The Australian Museum
This site features links to information on Australia's museum.
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About Korea: History
A brief but informative timeline of Korean history divided into the kingdoms and dynasties that made up this country's history.