colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

A fictionalized biography, with emphasis on the early life, of the Virginia farmer's son who would eventually become a Revolutionary War leader and first President of the United States.

Biography of the Powhatan Indian woman who helped John Smith and the English settlers in Jamestown.

The story of the Quaker who founded the state of Pennsylvania.

Introduces various crafts that flourished during the colonial era and gives instructions for making replicas of many representative items.

Describes the life of a colonial merchant, his business, family life, home, social life, and his role in the War of Independence. Includes a glossary of terms.

Explores the life of a colonial silversmith and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Explores the life of a colonial shoemaker and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Explores the life of a colonial schoolmaster and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Explores the life of a colonial innkeeper and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.

Explores the life of a colonial blacksmith and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.