Social Studies for Kids
Update

September 1, 2008

Presidential Tickets Set

Barack Obama (right), the Democratic candidate for the U.S. presidential election, and Republican candidate John McCain (left) have named their running mates for the general election campaign. They are Joe Biden (Democratic) and Sarah Palin (Republican). The Democratic National Convention took place in Denver in late August. The Republican National Convention is taking place this week in St. Paul and Minneapolis Convention.

Check out these bios to get to know more about the four candidates:
Ramadan Begins
The Muslim holiday of Ramadan is a monthlong observance. It honors the revelation of the Holy Word to Muhammad. It has begun for 2008.

Anne Frank Sent to Auschwitz
Anne Frank is one of the best-known names from the horrors of World War II, and her life story doesn't have a happy ending. Her courage in the face of terror and the honesty with which she writes in her famous diary make her a symbol of hope for young people everywhere.

On September 2, 1944, she was sent to the notorious concentration camp at Auschwitz, from which she never returned.

1492: An Ongoing Venture
This site is a companion to an exhibit at the Library of Congress. The six-part exhibit examines the arrival, actions, and legacy of Christopher Columbus and his crew.