Learning the Definition of Place Value and Reading Numbers Through the Millions
Place value refers to where a numeral is located in a number. Is it in the ones place? Tens place? Hundredths place? Wherever a numeral is located …
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Study Guide of Robinson Crusoe
This is a study guide on Robinson Crusoe, written by Daniel Defoe, designed to introduce students to the basics of the novel and give them the tools …
Continue ReadingSugar Production & Slavery in the 18th Century
Learn more about the sugar end of the “triangle trade” – slaves, sugar and molasses cycling from Africa to North America to Europe, …
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Where Do Glaciers Form? Their Origins and Their Effects on Animals and the Environment
Presently occupying 10 percent of the Earth’s land mass, glaciers are, themselves, areas of thick land massed made up of layers of compressed snow and …
Continue ReadingWho Selects the Supreme Court Justices? A Primer on the Judicial Branch
Who selects the Supreme Court Justices, and how are they chosen? This is a brief introduction to the third branch of the federal government.
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Why is Italy Birthplace of the Renaissance?
The unique characteristics of some northern Italian city states produced an atmosphere of learning and artistic expression. These were some of the …
Continue ReadingHow Does the Animal Cell Work? Learn About the Functioning of a Cell in this Guide
You, your cat or dog or any other living animal would not be able to survive without the healthy function of your cells. Learn how the cells in the …
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Important Inventions of the Industrial Revolution
One of the most important and productive periods of history was the Industrial Revolution. Many of the inventions made during this time make our every …
Continue ReadingThe Industrial Revolution and Child Labor
The Industrial Revolution is acclaimed for the profound changes it created in society. However, Industrial Revolution era child labor is one of the …
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A Guide to the Fablehaven Characters: List of Important Characters
Brandon Mull’s novel Fablehaven is populated by a variety of strange and familiar character types. Here are the major players in the story, …
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