Andrew Santella

Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Kentucky, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.

Recounts events of September 11, 2001, when terrorists flew into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, discusses what is known of the terrorists, and relates how America has responded to the tragedy.

Describes the Aztec way of life, including their religion, society, capital city, and government.

Discusses the Navajo way of life, including their traditions, legends, families, and homes.

Provides an account of the French and Indian War, a battle between France and Britain for control of land in North America in the mid-seventeenth century, discussing why certain Native American groups decided to support the combatants, examining the role of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and others in the conflict, and looking at the link between the French and Indian and the Revolutionary wars.

A brief biography of the Virginia farm boy who grew up to lead the American army in the Revolutionary War and become the first president of the United States.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the Polish-born chemist, discussing her discovery of radium and the development of the use of X rays in medicine.

Discusses the history of New Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, the relationship between the colonists and the native Wampanoag people, and the harvest festival which would later become Thanksgiving Day.