to 1775

Discusses the importance of wood in colonial times, describing how trees were cut down and made into lumber and the training of apprentice carpenters, cabinetmakers, coopers, and wheelwrights.

Describes the work of the milliner in colonial America, which included gown making, laundering, and lace making, as well as selling sewing supplies and other goods.

Describes the advent of the wig as a fashion necessity in France and England, illustrates popular styles of eighteenth-century wigs, and explains the colonial wigmaker's technique in construction and care of the wig.

Profiles important inventors and inventions from colonial America, including Benjamin Franklin, David Rittenhouse, Sybilla Masters, Benjamin Banneker, and Thomas Jefferson.

Examines various aspects of home life in colonial America, discussing housing, furniture, families, children, housework, food and drink, cooking, spinning, weaving, sewing, and changing lifestyles. Includes a glossary and list of primary sources.

Looks at how colonial Americans kept themselves entertained, discussing Native American sports and games, colonial sports, music, theater, social activities, festivals, and other topics. Includes a glossary and list of primary sources.

Discusses the fashion of wearing wigs in colonial America, how wigs were made, and a wigmaker's role in the colonies.

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in the American colonies, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.

Describes the samplers stitched by girls in colonial America and explains what these samplers tell about the lives of their makers. Includes simple projects.

Discusses colonial life in America, depicts a year in the life of a fictional colonial family, and presents projects and activities, such as butter churning, candle dipping, baking bread, and playing colonial games.