The copper lady dressed in robes that stands at the entrance to New York harbor is one of the largest statues ever built. Her complete name is Liberty Enlightening the World….[Continue]
British Monarchy
Following the death of her father King George VI on February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth acceded to the throne as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This year, all of Britain is celebrating a rare milestone in British history: the Queen’s …[Continue]
Trains
In 1830 there were only twenty-three miles of railroad in the United States. This number grew to 30,000 miles of track by 1860. Trains hold a mystique and fascination for many: the romance of leisurely travel, the thrill of building …[Continue]
Skyscrapers
The world’s infatuation with big buildings began in 1889 when the 984-foot Eiffel Tower was erected in Paris. By the early twentieth century, American architects and builders were racing to outdo each other. In 1909 the Metropolitan Life Tower rose …[Continue]
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. is the seat of our federal government and one of our nation’s most beautiful and historic cities. Before the federal city was created, several cities had served as our capital. In 1790, Alexander Hamilton proposed a permanent capital …[Continue]
The White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt called the White House a “house owned by all the American people.” Its first cornerstone was laid on October 13, 1792. John Adams moved in eight years later, even though it wasn’t quite finished. The phrase “White …[Continue]
Fifty States
From sea to shining sea, the fifty states have fifty capitals, fifty flags and fifty state birds. Whether you are studying for a test or researching a state report, here’s the best of the Net for students of US geography….[Continue]
Business Games for Kids
Today’s game sites for young entrepreneurs combine fun and learning. The topic was inspired by my nine-year old daughter’s success at selling her already-read-them-don’t-want-to-keep-them paperback books on eBay. After making $24 on her first batch of auctions, she wants to …[Continue]
Geography
Have you ever spun a globe with your eyes closed to see where your finger would land? Now you can spin a journey around the Web to the farthest corners of the earth. Where will you land today? [Editor’s Note: …[Continue]
Mexico
Mexico, our diverse neighbor to the south, is the third most populous country of the Western Hemisphere, ranking only behind the United States and Brazil. Although it is impossible to characterize an entire country with a selection of just five …[Continue]
