Kids State

There is no shortage of professional magicians and stuntmen in the 21st century, but all of them owe something to the most famous stuntman of them all, Harry Houdini. A century after he began to thrill audiences with his patented escape acts, Houdini's name remains synonymous with seemingly miraculous escapes and getaways, and his name is instantly recognizable. With fame came skepticism, and Houdini was frequently accused of being a fake and fixing his escapes.

On the night of December 16, 1773, a group of 30-130 men boarded the tea ship Dartmouth and two other ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor over the span of three hours in protest of the Tea Act of 1773. Agreement over what exactly happened ends there, but a number of legends have since popped up and become part of the common narrative. The urban legend that the people who boarded the ship dressed as Mohawks is not entirely true.

North Americans have long been fascinated by the Inuit, but this level of interest has been matched by a general lack of knowledge about the group itself. For centuries they have been called Eskimos, despite the facts that there are distinct differences within the group and many of them find the use of the word Eskimo offensive. With that said, the group's lifestyle has long been of interest to outsiders simply based on the fact that it's so different.

Explore the magic of Arizona and learn a little something along the way about the Southwest United States, the people, the natives, the monuments left in Arizona, and much, much more. A perfect book for to use in a book report for school. Best for ages five to 12.

Explore the magic of Alaska and learn a little something about the northeast country of the United States, the people, the natives, what "Alaska" means, and much, much more along the way.

Professor Wheelie’s Field Trip: California takes young listeners on an unforgettable journey through the Golden State! Join the quirky and adventurous Professor Wheelie as he drives his awesome school bus to famous cities and breathtaking landmarks, from the bustling streets of San Francisco to the sandy beaches of San Diego. Along the way, kids will discover fascinating facts about California’s history, culture, and natural wonders.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Georgia in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Georgia? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Florida in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Florida? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit...

"Always remember you are the son of two proud nations," Elan's parents tell him when he turns 13. After celebrating his Bar Mitzvah in San Francisco, Elan, with his Jewish father and Native American mother, travels to New Mexico, where he takes part in a Pueblo manhood ceremony. Based on a true story.

The Statue of Liberty is one of America's most famous and recognizable landmarks and is one of the first sights many people see when entering the United States by ship. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France following the end of the American Civil War and was built to celebrate freedom and the friendship between France and America. Leanne Walters brings you 51 fascinating facts to tell the story of the Statue of Liberty, from the original idea in France to its assembly on an island in New York Harbor.

The first self-made woman millionaire has quite the story to tell. Can you imagine being a female self-made millionaire in the early 1900s? That was quite the accomplishment. Madam C. J. Walker did it! Learn more about how she got her start in this audiobook about her life in our Black history series. Share this and more amazing stories with your children! Give them a true historical foundation and a sense of belonging.

With so many stories left untold, kids can often wonder if their ancestors had any part in shaping this great nation. Well kiddies, wonder no more! We got you! Parents, now you can pick up your copy of the American History series created by K. S. Horne.

Explore the magic of Utah and learn a little something along the way. Listen to stories about the 45th US state, the Native Americans, what "Utah" means, and much, much more. A perfect book to use in a report for school or in a beginner reading program that is educational. Best for ages 5 -12.

It all started on a cold morning while Mary was helping her father with the farm chores. The precious lamb lay almost frozen. But Mary was determined to give the lamb a chance. And by helping the little lamb, Mary also gave the world a very lovely gift!

Annie loved to use her perfect aim to help her family find food. And then one day, she saw an advertisement that promised $100 to whoever could aim and hit the most targets. Annie was determined to be the winner, and the rest is history!

Explore the amazing state of Tennessee. Learn how it became a state, the explorers who founded it, the civil war, the culture, and the statehood. Discover some of the landmarks and find out fun facts about Tennessee. Great for five to 12 year olds, for book reports or SA's. Discover Tennessee today, and learn about a great state in the United States of America.

Explore the amazing state of Texas - how they became a state, the explorers who founded it, the Civil War, the culture, the statehood. Find out fun facts about Texas. Great for five to 12 year olds. Discover Texas today.

With all of its colonial and modern-day history, Massachusetts is a wonderful place to visit. There's Boston, plenty of American history, and beautiful buildings. You'll learn all about Massachusetts. Explore Massachusetts today.

Discover the amazing facts of Hawaii. Learn about the cultures, myths, food, population, islands, and much more.