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Welcome to History for Kids the free online history network. We hope you enjoy and have fun exploring our history. The website is packed with articles, worksheets and even a quiz on each section.
American - History for kids
History of America. American history is a fascinating subject, and there is so much to learn. The bill of rights is exciting to read and will inform you about the first ten amendments of the constitution. The American Revolution started in 1775 and lasted until 1783. Learn about the first president George Washington who became president in 1789.
Farm life - History for kids
Children that lived on farms were also known to work during Colonial times. The boys would go out into the field and would help their father to take care of the garden and the field. They learned from a young age how to take care of the animals and how to grow and harvest food.
Colonial food - History for kids
It was not unusual for a child to drink beer that was watered down. Sometimes the water would make the colonists sick because they did not have filters like we have to keep the water safe. Women would cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner for her family, and sometimes that would include things like porridge, beans, meat, vegetables, bread, stew ...
Pioneer Children - History for kids
Pioneer Children. Today’s kids can have a lot of fun while playing and learning. This was not the case with pioneer children, as many of them had to work doing a lot of chores, and only some received an education.
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The complete illustrated history of Rome – Nigel Rodgers. Ruthless Romans – Terry Deary. A Visitors guide to Ancient Rome – Lesley Sims. See Inside Ancient Rome – Laura Parker and Dr. Anne Millard. Rome and Romans – Heather Amery and Patricia Vanags. Eyewitness Ancient Rome – Dr. Simon James. Who were the Romans – Phil Roxbee Cox
Famous Native Americans - History for kids
Many Native Americans have made significant contributions to history and culture. Some of the most famous include Sacagawea, who helped guide the Lewis and Clark expedition, Sitting Bull, a Lakota Sioux leader who fought against U.S. government encroachment on Native lands, and Jim Thorpe, an Olympic athlete and member of the Sac and Fox
Chinese History - History for kids
Chinese History Ancient China was built along the two main rivers—first the Yellow River (Huang He) in the north, and later the Yangtze in the south. China is one of the oldest civilizations. Records of the Grand Historian (ca. 100 BC) and Bamboo Annals emphasized the existence of Xia Dynasty before the Shang dynasty. The Xia dynasty:
Hundred Years War - History for kids
The Hundred Years War was one of the defining moments in European history and although it was often referred to as one conflict, it was actually three conflicts with different goals.
John Smith - History for kids
Captain John Smith is often mentioned in American history classes. Still, it wasn’t until the Disney movie “Pocahontas” was released that the world became more familiar with the name and the man.