Native Peoples of the Arctic by Stuart A Kallen

Long before Europeans began exploring the land and waters above the Arctic Circle, several Inuit groups lived in this harsh and snowy landscape. They spoke different languages and greatly valued their families. They lived in harmony with nature as they...

Native Peoples of the Southeast by Linda Lowery

Before Europeans came to the southeastern region of the United States, American Indian nations lived off the rich and varied land. Many still call it home. Find out what these groups have in common and what makes each nation unique.

Explore with Hernando de Soto by Rachel Stuckey

Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto is known for leading the first European expedition to discover—and cross—the Mississippi River. This intriguing book describes his career beginning with being a leader in the Spanish conquests of Central America and...

Colonial Women by Bobbie Kalman

The life of the 18th century woman is explored in this portrait of how they worked in their homes, looked after their children, and the few who worked outside the home.

A Slave Family by Bobbie Kalman

The many struggles slaves faced during the colonial period are explained in this look into the personal relationships and daily activities that were part of the slaves' family life

The Woodworkers by Bobbie Kalman

Woodwork artisans of colonial times are profiled in this look at a time in history when everything was made from natural materials. The authors explain how coopers made items such as barrels and buckets, and what the role of the woodworker was in a...

The Delaware Colony by Kevin Cunningham

Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You'll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped...

Life on a Plantation by Bobbie Kalman

One of the more infamous periods in American history is the era of the southern plantation. Life on a Plantation compares the lifestyles of both owners who lived in the "big houses", and slaves who lived in slave quarters and worked in the cotton, rice,...

The Blacksmith by Bobbie Kalman

The importance of the blacksmith in a colonial community is explained through full-color illustrations and detailed diagrams that bring the smithy to life. This title introduces readers to how blacksmiths made horseshoes and shod horses, the tools and...

The Connecticut Colony by Kevin Cuningham

1. Native American Life How did Native Americans use the animals they hunted? -- 2. The Europeans Arrive What obstacles did Connecticut face in its early history? -- 3. Farmhouses and Schoolhouses How did the work of colonial women differ from that of...

Colonial Life by Brendan Janaury

Describes various aspects of life in Colonial America including farming practices, housing, food, medicine, slavery, and recreational activities.

You Wouldn't Want to Be an American Colonist! by Jacqueline Morley

Join the English colonists who sailed to North America in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Experience hard labor, drought, famine, and conflict with the Algonquians who are angry with you because you have fenced off their land. Are you tough...