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Hanuman battles his half-mermaid son: In The Ramayana, page 5.12; Hanuman faces his mermaid son in battle, as seen on a mural detail at the Emerald Buddha Temple. On the right side, Hanuman, in his wide-legged stance, holds a sword in his left hand while he points his right index finger at his enemy. A fish-tailed creature,...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Hanuman battles the demon giant: In The Ramayana, page 5.6; Hanuman battles a giant demon in the current of a river, as seen in a mural at the Emerald Buddha Temple. Wielding a trident dagger in his left hand, a huge white Hanuman steps on the shoulder of a giant green-skinned demon fallen in the river. The demon was...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Serpents attack Rama's troops: In The Ramayana, page 5.9; Rama's monkey allies struggle but many lay strewn on the ground, tangled in snakes. Towards the top left corner, the green-skinned Rama sits beside Laksman who is lying bound by a serpent.; By Lorraine Aragon.

North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction: Primary sources and readings explore North Carolina during the Civil War and Reconstruction (1860–1876). Topics include debates over secession, battles and strategies, the war in North Carolina, the soldier's experience, the home front, freedom and civil rights for former slaves, Reconstruction, and the "redemption" of the state by conservatives.; Format: book (multiple pages)

Sir Walter Raleigh: In Sir Walter Raleigh and South America, page 2; Raleigh was born in the 1550s. As a young man, he already showed the character of an adventurer. He fought in battles for England in France and Ireland. He also went to college for a short time at Oxford. While he performed well on battlefields and in school,...; By William M. Wisser.

Arrows turn into serpents: In The Ramayana, page 5.8; A flying demon, visible in the upper left corner, shoots arrows that become serpents as they fall. The arrows become wavy as they rain down upon Rama's army. The demon moves actively in a cloud-filled sunset sky painted over a dramatic mountain and landscape...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Ravana seems invincible: In The Ramayana, page 6.3; An Indian painting shows Rama shooting arrows in battle with Ravana's demons. On a bright yellow background, the painting shows Rama with dark blue skin stepping forward and shooting a volley of arrows with a drawn bow. He is wearing only a tunic skirt and...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Civil War journals: Integrates creative writing with social studies and enhances knowledge of the effects of the Civil War on people.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Gwen A. Jones.

Sadayu attacks Ravana's chariot: In The Ramayana, page 2.11; A twenty-armed and ten-headed demon king Ravana fights the eagle king Sadayu in a detail from an Indian Ramayana painting. Sadayu on the left is trying to pick out one of Ravana's eyes from one of his ten heads, while Ravana is using his twenty arms to wave...; By Lorraine Aragon.

The Ramayana: The Hindu epic The Ramayana is retold through the mural, painting, and dance of Southeast Asia.; Format: book (multiple pages)

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park: Describes the history of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, which marked the beginning of the end of the Revolutionary struggle. This unillustrated text covers topics including the Southern campaign, the Siege of Charleston, the Battles of Camden, Kings Mountain, and Cowpens. Students will learn about the pivotal battle in the Revolutionary War at the Guilford Courthouse when they visit the Military Park.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Graves at Kings Mountain National Military Park: Format: image/photograph

Revolutionary North Carolina: Primary sources and readings explore North Carolina in the era of the American Revolution. Topics include the Regulators, the resistance to Great Britain, the War for Indpendence, and the creation of new governments.; Format: book (multiple pages)

The Burnside Expedition: In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 3.1; Union General Ambrose Burnside led an assault on Roanoke Island in February 1862. Burnside's forces would take and hold much of the coast of North Carolina for the remainder of the war.; Format: article

Residents of the backcountry proclaim their loyalty: In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 2.10; Petition from residents of Rowan and Surry counties, North Carolina, to Governor Josiah Martin, 1775, proclaiming their opposition to Revolutionary activity and their loyalty to the king. Includes historical commentary.; Format: letter

The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution: Map showing the locations and dates of key battles in the Southern Campaign of the War of American Independence, 1780–1781.; Format: image/map

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