colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Explores life in the Jamestown Colony during the early seventeenth century.

Presents an illustrated timeline of events in colonial United States history.

Teaches about the first colonists to North America, where they came from, why they left their homes, and what was life like for the colonists.

A Huguenot boy escapes religious persecution in France, going to Holland and ultimately to New Amsterdam where he begins a new life free to make choices.

Presents an overview of American history from 1735 to 1791, providing information on the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary Wars, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and more.

Text and illustrations look at colonization and settlement in the United States.

Lizzie and the redcoat: a 12-year-old helps an injured British soldier and finds herself persecuted for her good deed.

"Begins with a collection of exploration and colonial documents, including important journals of exploration, reports of New World settlements, early political tracts on self-governing. Also included are narratives on colonial life and slavery and indentured servitude. An important supplement to each historical document is a carefully designed lesson plan, which follows national history standards for learning, to guide students and educators in document analysis and historical comprehension. Study questions, activities, and suggested author pairings will establish the legacy of documents and authorship for readers today. In addition, comparative analysis highlights how every document emerges from a myriad of social and political influences. A historical timeline, maps, and a bibliography of important supplemental readings will support readers in understanding the broader historical events and subjects in the period. An introduction for each of the major subjects covered in the title considers the significance of document analysis for students and educators.--Publisher information.