colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Presented in accessible graphic novel format is the story of Jamestown, the first permanent settlement in North America.

Presents a short history of the Boston Massacre which occurred in March 1770 written in graphic novel format, and focuses on the events leading up to the confrontation, its aftermath, and the trial of those involved.

Fictional account of the true story of the West Indian slave, Tituba, who was accused of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692.

Four essays examine the causes and conditions leading to the American revolution.

Lyddie, the wife of successful whaler Edward Berry, finds her life turned upside down after her husband is lost at sea, forcing her to rebuild her identity and adapt to life as a widow, while struggling to keep her property out of the hands of her closest male relative.

Alice Cole, sold as an indentured servant by her father, lives and works comfortably in the home of John Morton and his daughter Nabby, but when Nabby marries, Alice's contract is turned over to Nabby's cruel husband Mr. Verley whose abuse drives Alice to run away to Boston where she finds refuge with widow Lyddie Berry and her lawyer companion Eben Freeman, who stand by Alice when she learns she is pregnant and is then charged with a number of crimes.