colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Starting in the early 1600s, some people in Europe, especially in England, wanted a better life for themselves. They chose to make the perilous crossing of the Atlantic Ocean and established 13 colonies in North America. These colonists had to adapt to a very different way of life than the one they had left behind. They also had to adapt to different conditions, depending on where they settled. But they were determined to succeed. This book examines the challenges the colonists faced and how they managed to overcome them to eventually form the United States of America.

This title emphasizes the truth behind the embellishments regarding Pocahontas, examining how an Indian princess first befriended early American colonists.

From moldy food and dirt covered clothes to poisonous pests and extreme weather, American colonists had a dreadful time in the New World. Get ready to explore the nasty side of life in the 13 American Colonies.

Offers in-depth analysis of a broad range of historical documents and historic events that make up the story of a century marked by revolution and calls for a broader perspective on human rights and dignity.

A brave native American princess acts as a peace maker and savior to the colonists of Jamestown in this historical tale.

In 1659, fourteen-year-old Mary Newbury keeps a journal of her voyage from England to the New World and her experiences living as a witch in a community of Puritans near Salem, Massachusetts.

What did people living in the 13 colonies eat? Readers discover the answer to this question as they take a look inside colonial kitchens to learn about early American history. The focus on colonial food sheds a unique light on a common part of social studies curricula. As readers explore the engaging and educational text, they also take in information from colorful and detailed images, such as primary sources. In addition, readers find recipes that allow them to feel like colonial chefs. Each recipe features step-by-step instructions, creating a fresh and fun hands-on history lesson.

Examines the life of seventeenth-century Quaker, William Penn, discussing his clash with the English government over his religious beliefs, his request for land in the New World, and his establishment of the colony of Pennsylvania.

Profiles the life and work of Roger Williams, the seventeenth-century minister who left England under threat of jail, and went on to found the colony of Rhode Island based on his belief in religious freedom and respect for Native Americans.