Australia's first ever female life prisoner Katherine Knight made history for the most gruesome of crimes, by stabbing her ...

African stories and languages could unlock billions for the continent's publishing industry if governments back local writers, a Unesco report has found. Africa's book market, now worth $7 billion, ...

Apricot-themed and nature-inspired activities await at Los Altos History Museum’s Apricot STEM Fair on Saturday, July 19.

Board members debated Columbus, colonizers, and Black Lives Matter during several meetings about choosing a curriculum.

For $12.50, Gaylord’s resort guest day pass gave me access to most of the hotel’s public spaces, including the dining options ...

These books teach kids about African American men and women who excelled in art, music, and science, as well as heroes of social justice from Harriet Tubman to Rosa Parks. They're captivating reading ...

World War II Books for Kids Last updated: July 3, 2025 by Common Sense Media These books will help kids understand the events of one of the most interesting periods of modern history: World War II. On ...

How World War II Became the Hottest Book Craze…for Kids Publishers are racing to churn out more historical novels about bombings, spies and young resistance fighters Share Resize Listen (2 min) ...

It’s also important for kids to know about their heroes, and “Sharing the Dream” by Shelia P. Moses, illustrated by Keith Mallett(Nancy Paulsen Books, $18.99) begins with an exciting trip: the whole ...

Black History Month isn’t just about looking back—it’s about understanding how our past shapes our present and future. This February, as we watch attempts to whitewash our history books and limit ...

And finally, for the child who loves world history, “Through Sand and Salt” by Elizabeth Zunon (Bloomsbury, $18.99) is a book you’ll want. It’s the tale of a young Malik who travels with his father’s ...

Days Gone By: Embracing our rich history, books for kids, ice fishing January 25, 2025 News ...