Thanksgiving In History
Thanksgiving Day is the last Thursday in November, and a big turkey dinner is traditional. How did this holiday start?
People & Places
People, places, culture, states and countries.
Investigate the California Missions
California has 21 historical missions along the coast from San Diego to San Francisco. They were built by the Spanish between 1769 and 1822. These historic buildings can be visited and toured. Some are still active Catholic parishes. They are each about a day’s travel apart by walking, although these days you can drive the whole distance in one day.
George Washington: First of Forty-Six
George Washington was born February 22, 1732, and inaugurated as the first president of the United States of America in 1789 at the age of 57.
Discover Native American Cultures This November
Search for the local Native American tribes like the Ohlone or Muwekma people who originally lived on the lands that you may occupy. In addition, you can learn about Joy Harjo, the first Native American Poet Laureate of the United … Read more
World Rock Paper Scissors Day is August 27th!
The classic game to have some fun or to solve a conflict is celebrated on August 27th. The World Rock Paper Scissors Association hosts an annual tournament where people from all around the globe come to compete. They even have … Read more
Will Eisner: Comic Legend and Sequential Art Pioneer
Will Eisner is considered “the father of modern comics” by many within the graphic novel and sequential art communities. Many of his famous works support anti-fascists ideals and highlight the lived experiences of Jewish immigrant communities. The term sequential art … Read more
All About Amelia Earhart for Women’s History Month
Discover facts about Amelia Earhart and other amazing women in history with TrueFlix! Explore eBooks, articles, videos, and activities.
Five New Fantastic Resources That Promote Interactive Learning at Home!
With so much change occurring in the last year, young students have been thrown into many new forms of learning. Some students thrived in an online environment and others have begun to form an educational gap. In order to address … Read more
Discover California with It’s My State! eBooks
Find out why California’s nickname is “The Golden State” with the It’s My State! eBook collection. These books are a great source of information for school state reports.