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MAPS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE
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HOW CHILDREN LIVE IN … THE VICTORIAN ERA
by Teri Brown
Meet Margaret and hear what life with her family is like in
Victorian London
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PLAYING AROUND VICTORIAN STYLE
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Kimberly Onines
Victorian children liked to play games, too. Here are a few
easy-to-learn games that they played - no materials other than
your imagination are needed
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WHICH VICTORIAN LIFE WOULD YOU CHOOSE
by Laurie Whitman
Glimpse into the lives of four Victorian children and decide
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THE WORKING WORLD OF CHILDREN
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Megan Dixon
Child labor was widespread in Victorian times. Read about what
it was like to work in the factories and mines and the impact
work had on children's health
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TEA FOR TWO: A VICTORIAN TRADITION
by Michelle Whitlock
Hear about the journey of tea from the Far East to England and
how the drink gained popularity in the 1800's
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THE VICTORIAN LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS
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Sandra McGarritty
Written by Sandra McGarrity
Victorians studied the language of flowers, or florigraphy,
with passion. Learn about how they turned flower giving into
an art and study the meanings associated with different flowers
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GOING TO THE BALL: A SERIOUS AFFAIR
by Beth Anne Lee-De Amici
Going to the ball was more than a chance to socialize and have
fun with friends and family. How you behaved at a ball could
affect your social status or even your bank account! See what
dances were popular and the complex etiquette of ballroom behavior
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CHARLES
DICKENS: A VOICE FOR REFORM
by Staff
As a famous writer and popular personality, Charles Dickens
had the power to promote social reform. Learn about how his
early life influenced his work and the issues he felt most
passionate about
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MORE THAN A NURSE: FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
by Julie Turnross
Discover the many accomplishments of Florence Nightingale and
the impact she had on the nursing profession, public health
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TALKING
AND TRAVELING IN VICTORIA'S TIME
by Faith Brynie
Explore the technological advancements of the Victorian age
that impacted the everyday life of people |
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CRYSTAL PALACE: THE GREAT EXHIBITION
by Teri Brown
Step inside the Crystal Palace and see the Great Exhibition
of 1851, a stunning showcase of British achievement
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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD OF LONDON
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Stephen Goodchild
Did you know that the first subway system in the world was in
London? Read about the railroad that traveled beneath the ground
and forever changed where people could live and work
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QUEEN VICTORIA: THE INDEPENDENT TRADITIONALIST
by Lisa Cocca
This independent queen lent her name to an era and had the longest
reign in English history. Meet Victoria and learn about her
roles as queen, policymaker, wife, and mother
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THE
OPIUM WARS: CHINA VS. BRITAIN
by Anisa Dougherty
Hear how a pretty
red flower caused two great nations to go to war - twice!
- in the 1800's
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FINDING THE FLASH POINTS: WHAT STORIES SHALL WE TELL
by Jo Gibson
Understand how to uncover the flash points in history - moments
that will help you understand the time and the people through
vivid and particular details and narratives.
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BILTMORE ESTATE: VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE IN THE US
by Marie Bouvier
Biltmore Estate is a stunning example of Victorian architecture
in the United States. See the story behind the estate and what
it took to build it
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