colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Describes a day in the life of a Connecticut miller during the Revolutionary War, how his gristmill operated, how he kept his tools clean, and what happened when British troops approached.

Illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to the daily experiences of of a surveyor living in the Colonial period.

Traces the history of North Carolina from the arrival of the first European settlers in the mid-seventeenth century through 1789 when it became the twelfth state to join the Union.

An introduction to the early days of the settlement of Maryland, describing the daily life and economy of the colony and its religious tolerance.

An introduction to the lives of the early settlers in the Delaware Colony, from the early attempts of the Dutch, Swedes, and English to colonize to Delaware's role in the American Revolution.

Follows the history of the Colony of Connecticut, including its daily life, the interaction of the settlers and Indians, and the political struggle to be free of English rule.

Provides an introduction to life in the Colony of New Hampshire, from its founding to the American Revolution.

Traces the history of Rhode Island from the arrival of the first European settlers in the early seventeenth century through 1790 when it became the thirteenth state to join the Union.

An introduction to the ideas that led to the colonization of the present state of Georgia in the 18th century and to what life was like there for the early settlers.

Introduces important people and events in the history of South Carolina from colonization to statehood.