History: Age 10

6 illustrated History lessons for Age 10.

Steam Engine Turns a Mill Burning coal heats water in an iron boiler until steam is made. The steam pushes a piston that turns a big whe…
Coal Steam Drives Machines In the 19th century, burning coal made steam that pushed pistons and turned wheels. Those wheels powered machi…
The Marathon Distance A Greek messenger is said to have run from one town to another with news. Long after, a race in London ended i…
First Artificial Satellite In 1957, people launched the first artificial satellite into space. It circled Earth and began the age of mach…
Pots, Olives, Theatre In ancient Greek city-states, people made pottery, grew olives, and watched plays in open-air theatres. Crafts…
Time on One Line People split the past into big periods. When those periods stand in a row, you can see which came first.…