6th Grade Social Studies and History Reference (page 7)

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Social Studies and History

Transportation

Aviation & Flight

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British Summer Time (BST)

In 1908, the United Kingdom became the first country to adopt Daylight Saving Time. Read about the history of British…

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Social Studies and History

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Telling and Measuring Time

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Mao Zedong Biography

Read this biography to learn more about Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-Tung), the world's most prominent Chinese communist during…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Political Figures

China

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Johnny Cash Biography

Read this biography to learn more about the life and career of musician Johnny Cash.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Musicians

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Prince Henry (Harry) of Wales Biography

Learn about the British royal family by reading this biography of Prince Harry, the second son of Britain's Prince…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Royalty

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Caesar Augustus Biography

Caesar Augustus was the first emperor of Rome. Read this biography to learn more about this politician and soldier.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Ancient History

Historic Empires

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Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson Biography

Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar, becoming the greatest hero in British naval…

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Social Studies and History

World History

European History

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Dr. Who Character Profile

Learn about Dr. Who, a long running television series in the United Kingdom, by reading this profile of the show.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Culture and Diversity

Popular Culture

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Major Islamic Holidays

Learn about celebrations for Muslims around the world. This reference reviews major Islamic holidays and notes the dates…

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Social Studies and History

Religion and Philosophy

Islam

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King Edward VIII

In 1936, King Edward VIII abdicated his throne to marry Wallis Simpson. Read this biography to learn more about this…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Royalty

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St. Andrew's Day

Learn about St. Andrew's Day, Scotland's newest holiday.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Scotland

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Canada

Read this country profile to learn about Canada's history, government, geography and economy.

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Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Geography

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Countries Hosting Refugees, 2006

Examine the ratio of refugees to total population in countries around the world.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Population

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Guatemala

Facts and figures on Guatemala.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Central America

Guatemala

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President George Walker Bush Biography

A biography of George Walker Bush.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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The Early Congresses

A description of the First Continental Congress that met in Philadelphia on Sept. 5, 1774.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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U.S. Weights and Measures

A chart of the United State's weight and measure system.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

United States of America (USA)

Measurement

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School Enrollment in U.S.

Statistics concerning school enrollment in the U.S. are presented.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Mathematics

Graphs and Charts

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High School and College Graduates

A chart and graphs detailing the numbers and races of high school and college graduates from 1900-1997.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Society and Anthropology

Graphs and Charts

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Population of the United States, From 1980 to 2010

A chart listing the population of the United States from 1980 to 2010. This reference can be of use in a variety of…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Society and Anthropology

Population

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Population of the United States by State

This chart lists the population of the United States by state. Use the information provided to calculate the population…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

U.S. States

Population

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National Labor Organizations

Information about National Labor Organizations whose members total 100,000 or more.

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Social Studies and History

Industrial Revolution

Labor

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Mothers in the Labor Force

Statistics showing the number of mothers participating in the work force from 1955-1998.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Labor

Economics

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