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Easter 1916. The Great War rages in Europe with two hundred thousand Irishmen fighting in the British Army. But a small group of Irish nationalists refuse to fight for Britain and strike a blow for Irish freedom. Caught up in the action in Dublin, is twelve-year-old Molly O'Donovan. Her own family is plunged into danger on both sides of the conflict. Her father, a technical officer with the Post Office dodges the crossfire as he tries to restore the telegraph lines while her wayward brother runs messages for the rebels. Molly a trained First Aider, risks her own safety to help the wounded on both sides. As violence and looting erupts in the streets of Dublin alongside heroism and high ideals, Molly records it all. The Proclamation at the GPO, the battle of Mount Street, the arrival of the British Troops. But will Molly's own family survive and will she be able to save her brother? This is her diary.

Build engagement, teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking through the study of Ancient Civilizations. These hands-on activities are aligned to state and national standards and support the development of college and career readiness skills.

Build engagement, teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking through the study of American History. These hands-on activities are aligned to state and national standards and support the development of college and career readiness skills.

Build engagement, teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking through the study of World History. These hands-on activities are aligned to state and national standards and support the development of college and career readiness skills.

Build engagement, teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking through the study of geography. These hands-on activities are aligned to state and national standards and support the development of college and career readiness skills.

Step into the world of the Ancient Egyptians! Make your own beaded collar, challenge a friend to the ancient game of senet, make papyrus paper, learn to write in hieroglyphs, measure time with a water clock, and paint a life-size pharaoh. Fascinating facts and thirteen easy-to-do activities involve young readers in exploring this ancient civilization and its people.

Step into the world of the Romans! Write in Latin, stand in a Roman soldiers sandals,

Step into the world of the Vikings! Make a Jarls helmet, write your name in runes, dye material just as they did 1000 years ago, drink Viking apple juice, play the board game hnef-tafl, and mold a good-luck charm. Fascinating facts and thirteen easy-to-do activities involve young readers in exploring this ancient civilization and its people.

Boston in the 1770s is a tense place. The patriots object to a government across the sea deciding their taxes, and the redcoats have been sent in to keep order. All Jack wants is to stay out of trouble, and to protect his little sister - but when the fighting breaks out, he knows he'll need to pick a side. Paris in the 1790s is full of excitement as the Revolution promises liberty, equality and fraternity for all. Catherine is proud to have a father in the new government, and pleased to have made a new friend who is just as thrilled by the Revolution as she is. But not everyone feels the same way - and terror will soon take over the city. Wexford in 1798 is waiting for word about an uprising. The United Irishmen are plotting for the country to be free from Britain, even as members of the illegal secret society are urged to turn in their weapons. Robert's brothers tell him he's too young to take part, but he's determined to prove them wrong and show them he's no coward.