Quick view The New Americans: Colonial Times: 1620-1689 by Betsy Maestro The New Americans is the story of the colonists -- the more than two hundred thousand new Americans -- who came over from Europe and struggled to build a home for themselves in a new world. View Details
Quick view Exploration and Conquest: The Americas After Columbus: 1500-1620 by Betsy Maestro Christopher Columbus was not the first to discover the Americas, but his voyages led to European exploration of the New World. Rich in resources and natural beauty, the Americas were irresistible to gold-hungry conquistadors. The newcomers gave little... View Details
Quick view Chasing Lincoln's Killer by James L Swanson An introduction to the life of John Wilkes Booth, the man who assasinated the sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln. View Details
Quick view Great Fire by Jim Murphy A vertible cinematic account of the catastrophe that decimated much of Chicago in 1871, forcing more than 100,000 people from their homes. Jim Murphy tells the story through the eyes of several survivors. View Details
Quick view Blizzard: The Storm That Changed America by Jim Murphy Snow began falling over New York City on March 12, 1888. All around town, people struggled along slippery streets and sidewalks -- some seeking the warmth of their homes, some to get to work or to care for the less fortunate, and some to experience what... View Details
Quick view Coming to America: The Story of Immigration by Betsy Maestro With clearly written prose and warm, child-friendly illustrations, this picture book is a wonderful first introduction to the moving story of the history of immigration to the United States--a story that belongs to all Americans. View Details
Quick view If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon by Ellen Levine A provocative question-and-answer format teaches young readers a multitude of facts about a small slice of American history--life on the Oregon Trail in the 1840s. Illustrations. View Details
Quick view Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin by James Cross Giblin A biography of the 18th-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States. Full-color illustrations. View Details
Quick view My Country 'Tis of Thee by Samuel Francis Smith The words to this familiar patriotic song are illustrated with stunning photographs of the American landscape and people. Children will enjoy celebrating the beauty of this country as they learn the words to MY COUNTRY 'TIS OF THEE! View Details
Quick view Guts & Glory: The American Civil War by Ben Thompson From courageous cavalry rides deep into enemy territory to harrowing covert missions undertaken by spies and soldiers, the events of the American Civil War were filled with daring figures and amazing feats. This exhilarating overview covers the biggest... View Details