colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Draws on period letters and papers to chronicle the opening of the first permanent English settlement in the New World, describing the day-to-day existence of the British men and women who dreamed of finding gold and prosperity in the New World and instead found hardship and misery.

Examines the traditions that existed during colonial times, looking at how these activities made work easier and how they brought communities together.

Offers children a brief introduction to the life of Sequoyah, a Cherokee Indian who developed the Cherokee alphabet and created a way for the tribe to communicate with one another on paper.

Chronicles the life of Anne Hutchinson, the Puritan woman banished from Massachusetts in 1637 for her unconventional religious beliefs and the threat she posed, as an outspoken woman, to social order in the colony.

Ellis the elephant goes to Williamsburg to learn about American history and the thirteen colonies, from Virginia to Maryland, to New York, and more.

"Explores the life of a colonial gunsmith and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the life of a colonial wheelwright and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the life of a colonial merchant and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history of education and schools in colonial America.

Explores military history during the United States colonial era.