U.S. educators recognize that the study of history is a vital part of a child's overall education and that parents are in the best position to encourage their children's natural interest in history. This booklet is designed as a tool for parents to use in stimulating their children's interest in and knowledge about history. The booklet includes: basic information about history; history activities that parents and their children can do; suggestions for working with teachers and schools; and resources such as federal sources of information, web sites, and book lists. (Contains 2 footnotes.) [This publication was originally written by Elaine Wrisley Reed and edited by Jacquelyn Zimmermann. Support was provided by The History Channel. For a previous version of this document, see ED364442.]