What is a hero? Could you be one? Look at the reasons why we call some people heroes. Read stories of adventure and courage, some quietly known to only a few people, others admired …

The process, the stories, the history of U. S. presidential elections.

Introduce your students to the first ten amendments to the Constitution with this refreshing glimpse of the story of our Bill of Rights. Features targeting how and why they were wr …

Our Founding Fathers wanted to establish individual rights when they began forming a framework for government in the 1700s. Now, more than two hundred years later, the Bill of Righ …

This issue is one of a series on the Bill of Rights. It explores freedom of the press through U.S. history. Meet John Peter Zenger, a newspaper editor in pre-Revolutionary America …

How does our federal government work? Who makes the rules? In this issue, we look at the three arms of our federal government: the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. A …

Let these pages motivate you with their examination some of the young people who have been making contributions for the greater good throughout history. Articles include advice on …

Rights and responsibilities. That's what it means to be an American citizen. In the May issue, we explore how the protections that U.S. citizens enjoy come with conditions. We've g …

Conflict is a normal part of life. Often, conflicts begin when people argue. Sometimes, problems begin when someone feels mistreated. Conflict can make people angry or frustrated. …

Our U.S. government has three distinct branches: the legislative, the executive, and the judicial. The legislative branch is filled by Congress, which is divided into two houses - …

Important aspects of the convention are covered in this second issue featuring the Constitution. The events leading up to the convention, people who attended – or did not – some of …

The basic ideas that effect how we live today were set between the years 1776 with the Declaration of Independence and 1788 when the Constitution was ratified. The story of the ERA …

In this issue, we delve into the nitty gritty of how the Constitution came to be. First, we describe the problems that the young United States was facing under the Articles of Conf …

When we think of the U.S. Army, we often associate it with the most recent war. However, the Army has a rich history that reaches far beyond current politics. As the Army has grown …

See the changing face of American voters, as different groups fought for and won their right to vote. Take a trip along the campaign trail, and follow the steps on the path of runn …

A look at the history of elections and voting in America and the role that different political parties and media have played in encouraging people to vote. Political cartooning act …

What's the big deal about the Electoral College? You can read all about it in this issue, which is devoted to that subject. (Just in time for the 2004 elections!) We take a look at …

You can help people in many ways. One 12-year-old boy rode 3,000 miles - on a lawn mower - to help a sick neighbor. One girl simply had her hair cut - and donated it - to help some …

If this issue of APPLESEEDS doesn't inspire you to change the world, then nothing will! APPLESEEDS' writers will introduce you to more than a dozen children who have done amazing t …

The National Archives celebrates the renovation of its building on the Mall in Washington, D.C. in the fall of 2003. In partnership with the staff at the National Archives, COBBLES …

In this exciting election year, the July/August issue of COBBLESTONE focuses on the powers and responsibilities that come with being president of the United States. See what it tak …

This high-flying issue notes the important dates in the long history of the American flag. Features on Mary Pickersgill, John Philip Sousa, and an article about a sea captain who h …

Features include: Vote.com, Talk Like a Leader, The Locked Door, The Facial Detective

This is the informative story of how our president is elected and what the basic duties of the office are. A profile of the influential Thomas Nast; a 2-page electoral tally sheet; …

This resource book offers ideas on how to incorporate the principles of character education into the school curriculum. The volume devotes a chapter to each of seven character trai …

It has been an exciting election year, but wait until you see this month's issue! Even though nearly all of the Founding Fathers were suspicious of political parties and considered …

Learn about the history of this giant symbol of America's welcoming attitude toward arriving immigrants: how it was built, how it got here, what children contributed to its constru …

Readers will learn about the history and influence of the two parties that have dominated American politics since the mid-nineteenth century and discover how Americans choose their …

Come on an insider's tour of the building where the laws of the land are discussed and written. Learn some amazing facts about the Capitol and the people who've worked there. Meet …

Take a tour of the U.S. Senate and find out who the senators are and what they do in this comprehensive study. Features include The Old Senate Chamber from 1810-1859; Senate Hall o …

In colonial America, who established the precedent that only white, property-owning men would have the right to vote? How did African Americans and Native Americans gain full citiz …

Washington, D.C., belongs to all Americans. Meet few people lucky enough to live there all the time, and learn more about their (and our) city. Find out how the laws passed and dec …

Look beyond the federal government and the monuments to the history of this city in this capital issue. The perspective begins with how the site on the Potomac River was chosen fo …

This incredible place comes to life through photos of the interior and exterior of the White House, information about people who have lived and worked there, and stories about exci …

Just in time for the bicentennial of the White House in the fall of 2000, COBBLESTONE has devoted an issue to the famous American landmark. With articles on famous visitors to the …

Travel with us to Washington, D.C., and the White House. Read about African Americans who helped build the president's house and the city itself. Find out who was the first African …