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The American colonies had just declared independence from the British. But General George Washington knew things were not going the Americans' way. When Gen. Washington needed someone to spy on the British, only one young man volunteered. That man was Nathan Hale, an early American hero.

He was popular with his troops. And he was such a good soldier that Benedict Arnold became a major general in the Colonial Army. So how did a Revolutionary hero become known as one of the earliest spies in US history?

Some historians refer to the United States' 2000s as the "Disasters and Digital Decade”. It was a year that began with people worrying their computers would stop working. Very few computer failures were reported when the clocks rolled over into 2000. Still, the decade was to have advances, worries, and disasters.

Some historians refer to the 1970s or '70s as "a United States in flux". It was a time of great changes. For some Americans, it was a time of self-realization and self-fulfillment, and for others, it was concern and care for the environment.

In the 1960s, young Andy, age 10, was visiting Randsburg, then a struggling tourist attraction where his mother had a summer curio shop. Bored and seeking amusement, he sets off for the gold mines. As he searches for something to do, he encounters an elusive tarantula, a rattlesnake in an abandoned mine, and a group of miners who teach him how to extract gold from quartz. What would he buy if he really found gold? Would he be able to keep it and use it at the General Store?

Abraham and his sister Sarah jostled along in the back of the horse-drawn wagon. They were going to a new home. But when they got there, they stood staring at nothing but trees and dirt. And then, things only got worse! But Abraham overcame it all and finally became a leader who helped to change the world.

Anne was determined. She would find a way to keep her brother safe! She would find a way to have a better life! She would find a way to help Helen understand sign language! Anne found a way to make her dreams come true, and she changed the world while she was doing it.

You might say that I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth. You should be so lucky. My name is William Randolph Hearst. Do I have any regrets about my life and my choices? I died with no friends, hated by many. What do you think?

Die Reihe "Abenteurer unserer Zeit" stellt euch bekannte historische Personen vor: Diese Folge erzählt euch von Billy The Kid, dem berühmt-berüchtigten Revolverhelden aus dem Wilden Westen.

Who are the Mayans (MY-anns)? Why are they a mystery? Where did they come from? What did they eat? Why did they build pyramids? What did they predict would happen in the future? Why did the Mayan civilization die out? What can we learn from the ancient Mayans?

I've never been called a man of few words. My name is Joseph Robinette Biden Junior. I was born on November 20, 1942 at St. Mary's Hospital in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Just call me Joe. I wonder what my future will be?

I'm not good at talking about myself. But I’ll try my best. That’s all that really matters in life. It is October 20, 1964. I am born in Oakland, California. My name is Kamala Devi Harris.

This dramatic audiobook introduces young listeners to Abraham Lincoln’s life and explains his role in American history. Jim Weiss’ spirited narration will remind children and adults alike why Lincoln holds a special place in American history and in our hearts. This audiobook includes vivid descriptions of Lee, Grant, Stephen Douglas, Mary Todd Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, the complete Gettysburg Address, and more.

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a giant leap for mankind. This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut.

Where did America come from? What does it mean to be an American? What makes America great? No volume will provide more compelling and inspiring answers to our children's questions than William Bennett's marvelous new treasury, The Children's Book of America.

Dogs have faithfully followed humans into combat since the dawn of time. At first they simply provided emotional support. As soldiers found ways to use the canines' remarkable senses of smell and hearing, their bond deepened. The military working dog team was born. Today, dog teams are active across all branches of the military.

Two years ago, Margaret left her Arctic home for the outsiders’ school. Now she has returned and can barely contain her excitement as she rushes toward her waiting family - but her mother stands still as a stone. This strange, skinny child, with her hair cropped short, can’t be her daughter. “Not my girl!” she says angrily. Margaret’s years at school have changed her. Now 10 years old, she has forgotten her language and the skills to hunt and fish. She can’t even stomach her mother’s food. Her only comfort is in the books she learned to read at school.

Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton’s powerful story of an Inuvialuit girl standing up to the bullies of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir’s 10th anniversary with updates to the text, reflections on the book’s impact, and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up, A Stranger at Home.

June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. Enslaved African Americans worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned them. Then a message arrived. Freedom! Slavery had ended! The Civil War had actually ended in April. It took two months for word to reach Texas. Still the joy of that amazing day has never been forgotten. Every year, people all over the United States come together on June 19th to celebrate the end of slavery. Join in the celebration of Juneteenth, a day to remember and honor freedom for all people.

It's 1937, and Marian Anderson is one of the most famous singers in America. But after she gives a performance for an all-White audience, she learns that the nearby hotel is closed to African Americans. She doesn't know where she'll stay for the night. Until the famous scientist Albert Einstein invites her to stay at his house. Marian, who endures constant discrimination as a Black performer, learns that Albert faced prejudice as a Jew in Germany. She discovers their shared passion for music - and their shared hopes for a more just world.