to 1775

Describes life in the American colonies, focusing on the colonists' clothing, homes, jobs, and other aspects of daily life.

When 56 colonial delegates assembled in Philadelphia in September, 1774, breaking away from their mother country, Great Britain, was the last thing on their minds. All that these brave and forward-thinking men wanted was for King George III to recognize their rights and lliberties and give them and their fellow colonists the same respect he gave to all English citizens. The king's refusal to stop exploiting the colonies set in motion events that changed the course of history. From this First Continental Congress were born the ideas, determination, and courage that eventually transformed 13 colonies into the United States of America.

An exploration of the Puritans that discusses their beliefs and practices and exploring how they have influenced modern politics.

Presents in graphic novel format the life of a colonial school teacher.

Examines life in Colonial America by looking at the experiences of its children.

Looks at how the people who founded the New England colonies used laypeople, petitioning, and participation to set up churches, civil governments, and methods for distributing land that avoided the development of unlimited authority and advanced the idea of democracy.

Uses primary sources and narrative to describe Puritan New England in the seventeenth century, discussing the history behind the creation of the American Puritan society, the complexity of society in the region, and the parallels that can be drawn between it and today's America.

Introduces children to the original thirteen colonies of the United States.