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Leaders of New York's Industrial Growth

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New York State has many unique geographical qualities and resources that have helped make it a leader in business and industry. This fascinating book traces the history of the state's industrial growth from its earliest colonial occupation by the Dutch to the development of factories and infrastructure that make New York the flourishing hub it is today. This helpful resource features primary source documents and maps from New York's history.

Leaders of New York's Industrial Growth

New York in the New Nation

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After the American Revolution, New York played a major role in the development of the newly formed United States. Not only was New York City the first capitol of the new nation, but many influential local writers, inventors, and leaders provided valuable contributions to the newly forming American government, economy, and culture. This engaging book provides information, supported by primary sources from the period, on the people and events that made New York such an invaluable part of the early history of the United States.

New York in the New Nation

Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?

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Known for his memorable signature at the bottom of the Declaration of Independence, the rest of John Hancock’s life is not as well known to many students and citizens.

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Elementary
Middle
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00:30
Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?

Antike

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Antike is a challenging strategy game about the evolution and competition of ancient civilizations. The name of the game in German means "age of antiquity".

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Middle
High
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Social Studies
Play Time: 
120 min.
Antike

Agricola

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In Agricola (Latin for "farmer"), you're a farmer in a wooden shack with your spouse and little else.

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Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Business/Technology
Play Time: 
120 min.
Agricola

2 de Mayo

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2 de Mayo is an historical simulation of the terrible incidents that took place in Madrid on May 2, 1808. On that date, civilians in Madrid , along with a few Spanish army units, rebelled against the French occupation troops of Napoleon.

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Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
20 min.
2 de Mayo

10 Days in Africa

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You have 10 Days in Africa touring by airplane, automobile and on foot. Chart you course from start to finish using destination and transportation tiles. With a little luck and clever planning, you just might outmaneuver your fellow travelers.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
30 min.
10 Days in Africa

10 Days in Asia

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You have 10 Days in Asia touring by train, airplane, ship and on foot. Chart you course from start to finish using destination and transportation tiles. With a little luck and clever planning, you just might outmaneuver your fellow travelers.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
30 min.
10 Days in Asia

10 Days in Europe

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You have 10 Days in Europe touring by plane, ship, or on foot. Chart your course from start to finish using destination and transportation tiles. With a little luck and clever planning, you just might outmaneuver your fellow travelers.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
30 min.
10 Days in Europe

10 Days in the USA

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You have 10 Days in the USA touring by plane, car and on foot. Chart you course from start to finish using destination and transportation tiles. With a little luck and clever planning, you just might outmaneuver your fellow travelers.

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Elementary
Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
30 min.
10 Days in the USA

10 Days in the Americas

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Gather your sunglasses, snowshoes and mosquito spray - it's time to travel to new destinations with the 10 Days Series - the Americas!

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Elementary
Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
30 min.
10 Days in the Americas

Ticket to Ride

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All aboard! Ticket to Ride is a cross-country train adventure. Players collect cards of various types of train cards that enable them to claim railway routes connecting cities throughout North America. The longer the routes, the more points they earn.

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Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
45 min.
Ticket to Ride

Ticket to Ride: Europe

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From the craggy hillsides of Edinburgh to the sunlit docks of Constantinople, from the dusty alleys of Pamplona to a windswept station in Berlin, Ticket to Ride Europe takes you on a new train adventure through the great cities of turn-of-the-century Europe.

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Middle
High
Content Area: 
Social Studies
Play Time: 
45 min.
Ticket to Ride: Europe

Amun-Re

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Everyone knows of the pyramids on the Nile - eternal monuments of a powerful and beautiful culture, that can still take our breath away.
The pharaohs choose their sites, build their pyramids and thank Amun Re and the other Gods for their bounty.

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Middle
High
Content Area: 
Math
Social Studies
Play Time: 
45 min.
Amun-Re

Roll Through the Ages: The Bronze Age

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Build a thriving civilization – in under an hour!
Collect goods, assign workers to build cities and erect monuments, advance your civilization through cultural and scientific developments, but don't forget to harvest enough food to feed your growing population.

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Middle
High
Content Area: 
Math
Social Studies
Play Time: 
45 min.
Roll Through the Ages: The Bronze Age

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