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This informational article discusses the process of traveling to the American west as a pioneer during the 19th century.

Mrs. Pringle’s dinner party is derailed when some guests are unable to attend at the last minute.

The speaker takes a leisurely carriage drive with the figure of Death.

The classic tale of Narcissus, who falls in love with his own reflection in the water.

Amanda Clement was the first woman paid to umpire a baseball game in 1904.

Jason Beaubien discusses the refugee crisis, which has resulted in millions fleeing their home countries.

The Ku Klux Klan has experienced various waves of popularity and activity throughout history.

Stanley Tookie Williams III is the infamous leader of the Crips gang who later began writing children's books.

In 1518, a French village broke out into sudden, violent dancing seemingly for no reason.

After the death of Miss Emily Grierson, the people of Jefferson, Mississippi uncover a dark history in this classic piece of Southern Gothic.

This short article details Nazi Germany’s program for killing sick, disabled, and elderly institutionalized people.

In this poem, the speaker reflects on how she saw her mother at different times in her life.

This informational text explains how living things create different types of cells to do different types of work.

The story of how the young and courageous Joan of Arc led the French to victory against the English in the 1400s.

Dorothy, Toto, and the Scarecrow meet the Tin Woodman.

A woman professes her love to her husband.

In this poem, the speaker discusses his mother and his wish to see her dance.

On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln at the Ford Theatre. Lincoln would die the following day.

Barbara Radner describes how astronauts take food into space.

Oglala Lakota leader Red Cloud’s remarks following the Wounded Knee Massacre recall the years of false promises made and mistreatment shown to the American Indian people by the U.S. federal government.