Exploring the 1893 World's Fair

Meet John Paul Jones, a brave and clever sea captain during the American Revolution. He is famous for saying, "I have not yet begun to fight!" Jones sailed on big ships, battling the British to help America gain independence. He showed great courage and skill, winning important s ...  Show more

Dave Pilkey is a wonderful author and illustrator who created the popular "Dog Man" series. As a child, Dave found it difficult to sit still in class, but he loved drawing and making up stories. One day, his teacher noticed his talent and encouraged him to keep creating. This enc ...  Show more

If you have not listened to part 1, please do so as this story is great The World's Columbian Exposition was a world's fair held in Chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. The centerpiece of the Fair, held in ...  Show more

The 1889 World’s Fair in Paris dazzles attendees with the Eiffel Tower. So, when plans begin for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, the mandate is clear: beat the Tower. America’s architects and engineers compete to win the job – but every proposal they submit is more outlandish a ...  Show more

Have you ever dreamed of going to a science fair as an adult? If so, the world's fair is for you -- these massive international exhibitions occur around the world, usually running for three to six months. And each world's fair include exhibits from a significant number of countri ...  Show more

⭐ My annual BLACK FRIDAY SALE IS HAPPENING NOW! Sign up for Premium Content for a HUGE savings: ➡️ https://bit.ly/44822TQ In this episode, we’re taking a ride through the fascinating history of the Ferris wheel while learning some tricky irregular verbs along the way! Together, ...  Show more