Biographies

History is the story of what happened in the past. We learn about history so we can understand how people lived long ago and how the world has changed.

Long ago, children went to school in one-room schoolhouses. They wrote on chalkboards and walked to school — there were no school buses!

A timeline shows events in the order they happened. It helps us see what came first and what happened later.

Old photographs can teach us about history. Pictures from long ago show us what people wore, what their towns looked like, and how they lived.

Some things change over time, and some things stay the same. People have always needed food, water, shelter, and love — but the way we get them has changed a lot!

An artifact is an object from the past, like an old tool, a coin, or a piece of pottery. Artifacts tell us stories about the people who used them.

Stories passed down from grandparents and great-grandparents are called oral history. These stories help us remember important events and people.

Holidays help us remember history. Martin Luther King Jr. Day reminds us of a leader who fought for fairness for all people.

Long ago, people used horses and wagons to travel. Today we use cars, buses, trains, and airplanes. Transportation has changed a lot!

The first Thanksgiving was a harvest celebration shared between Pilgrims and Wampanoag people. It reminds us of coming together and being thankful.

George Washington was the first president of the United States. He helped lead the country when it was brand new.

Abraham Lincoln was a president who worked to end slavery. He believed that all people should be free.

Inventors have changed history. The light bulb, the telephone, and the computer were all inventions that changed how people live.

People have always told stories. Long ago, stories were told out loud before people learned to write them down.

Learning about history helps us make good choices today. When we know what happened in the past, we can try to make the future even better!

History is the story of what happened in the past. We learn about history so we can understand how people lived long ago and how the world has changed.

Long ago, children went to school in one-room schoolhouses. They wrote on chalkboards and walked to school — there were no school buses!

A timeline shows events in the order they happened. It helps us see what came first and what happened later.

Old photographs can teach us about history. Pictures from long ago show us what people wore, what their towns looked like, and how they lived.

Some things change over time, and some things stay the same. People have always needed food, water, shelter, and love — but the way we get them has changed a lot!

An artifact is an object from the past, like an old tool, a coin, or a piece of pottery. Artifacts tell us stories about the people who used them.

Stories passed down from grandparents and great-grandparents are called oral history. These stories help us remember important events and people.

Holidays help us remember history. Martin Luther King Jr. Day reminds us of a leader who fought for fairness for all people.

Long ago, people used horses and wagons to travel. Today we use cars, buses, trains, and airplanes. Transportation has changed a lot!

The first Thanksgiving was a harvest celebration shared between Pilgrims and Wampanoag people. It reminds us of coming together and being thankful.

George Washington was the first president of the United States. He helped lead the country when it was brand new.

Abraham Lincoln was a president who worked to end slavery. He believed that all people should be free.

Inventors have changed history. The light bulb, the telephone, and the computer were all inventions that changed how people live.

People have always told stories. Long ago, stories were told out loud before people learned to write them down.

Learning about history helps us make good choices today. When we know what happened in the past, we can try to make the future even better!

History is the story of what happened in the past. We learn about history so we can understand how people lived long ago and how the world has changed.

Long ago, children went to school in one-room schoolhouses. They wrote on chalkboards and walked to school — there were no school buses!

A timeline shows events in the order they happened. It helps us see what came first and what happened later.

Old photographs can teach us about history. Pictures from long ago show us what people wore, what their towns looked like, and how they lived.

Some things change over time, and some things stay the same. People have always needed food, water, shelter, and love — but the way we get them has changed a lot!

An artifact is an object from the past, like an old tool, a coin, or a piece of pottery. Artifacts tell us stories about the people who used them.

Stories passed down from grandparents and great-grandparents are called oral history. These stories help us remember important events and people.

Holidays help us remember history. Martin Luther King Jr. Day reminds us of a leader who fought for fairness for all people.

Long ago, people used horses and wagons to travel. Today we use cars, buses, trains, and airplanes. Transportation has changed a lot!

The first Thanksgiving was a harvest celebration shared between Pilgrims and Wampanoag people. It reminds us of coming together and being thankful.

George Washington was the first president of the United States. He helped lead the country when it was brand new.

Abraham Lincoln was a president who worked to end slavery. He believed that all people should be free.

Inventors have changed history. The light bulb, the telephone, and the computer were all inventions that changed how people live.

People have always told stories. Long ago, stories were told out loud before people learned to write them down.

Learning about history helps us make good choices today. When we know what happened in the past, we can try to make the future even better!

History is the story of what happened in the past. We learn about history so we can understand how people lived long ago and how the world has changed.

Long ago, children went to school in one-room schoolhouses. They wrote on chalkboards and walked to school — there were no school buses!

A timeline shows events in the order they happened. It helps us see what came first and what happened later.

Old photographs can teach us about history. Pictures from long ago show us what people wore, what their towns looked like, and how they lived.

Some things change over time, and some things stay the same. People have always needed food, water, shelter, and love — but the way we get them has changed a lot!

An artifact is an object from the past, like an old tool, a coin, or a piece of pottery. Artifacts tell us stories about the people who used them.

Stories passed down from grandparents and great-grandparents are called oral history. These stories help us remember important events and people.

Holidays help us remember history. Martin Luther King Jr. Day reminds us of a leader who fought for fairness for all people.

Long ago, people used horses and wagons to travel. Today we use cars, buses, trains, and airplanes. Transportation has changed a lot!

The first Thanksgiving was a harvest celebration shared between Pilgrims and Wampanoag people. It reminds us of coming together and being thankful.

George Washington was the first president of the United States. He helped lead the country when it was brand new.

Abraham Lincoln was a president who worked to end slavery. He believed that all people should be free.

Inventors have changed history. The light bulb, the telephone, and the computer were all inventions that changed how people live.

People have always told stories. Long ago, stories were told out loud before people learned to write them down.

Learning about history helps us make good choices today. When we know what happened in the past, we can try to make the future even better!

History is the story of what happened in the past. We learn about history so we can understand how people lived long ago and how the world has changed.

Long ago, children went to school in one-room schoolhouses. They wrote on chalkboards and walked to school — there were no school buses!

A timeline shows events in the order they happened. It helps us see what came first and what happened later.

Old photographs can teach us about history. Pictures from long ago show us what people wore, what their towns looked like, and how they lived.

Some things change over time, and some things stay the same. People have always needed food, water, shelter, and love — but the way we get them has changed a lot!

An artifact is an object from the past, like an old tool, a coin, or a piece of pottery. Artifacts tell us stories about the people who used them.

Stories passed down from grandparents and great-grandparents are called oral history. These stories help us remember important events and people.

Holidays help us remember history. Martin Luther King Jr. Day reminds us of a leader who fought for fairness for all people.

Long ago, people used horses and wagons to travel. Today we use cars, buses, trains, and airplanes. Transportation has changed a lot!

The first Thanksgiving was a harvest celebration shared between Pilgrims and Wampanoag people. It reminds us of coming together and being thankful.

George Washington was the first president of the United States. He helped lead the country when it was brand new.

Abraham Lincoln was a president who worked to end slavery. He believed that all people should be free.

Inventors have changed history. The light bulb, the telephone, and the computer were all inventions that changed how people live.

People have always told stories. Long ago, stories were told out loud before people learned to write them down.

Learning about history helps us make good choices today. When we know what happened in the past, we can try to make the future even better!

History is the story of what happened in the past. We learn about history so we can understand how people lived long ago and how the world has changed.

Long ago, children went to school in one-room schoolhouses. They wrote on chalkboards and walked to school — there were no school buses!

A timeline shows events in the order they happened. It helps us see what came first and what happened later.

Old photographs can teach us about history. Pictures from long ago show us what people wore, what their towns looked like, and how they lived.

Some things change over time, and some things stay the same. People have always needed food, water, shelter, and love — but the way we get them has changed a lot!

An artifact is an object from the past, like an old tool, a coin, or a piece of pottery. Artifacts tell us stories about the people who used them.

Stories passed down from grandparents and great-grandparents are called oral history. These stories help us remember important events and people.

Holidays help us remember history. Martin Luther King Jr. Day reminds us of a leader who fought for fairness for all people.

Long ago, people used horses and wagons to travel. Today we use cars, buses, trains, and airplanes. Transportation has changed a lot!