1600-1775, colonial period

Examines a day in the life of a colonial dressmaker through the story of Bess O'Donnell, a young woman who is working for a Philadelphia milliner at the time the Liberty Bell is hung.

Presents color-illustrated answers to nearly fifty questions about the first Thanksgiving, from "Why did the Pilgrims come to America?" to "Who had to clean the dishes?".

Question and answer format provides information about life in colonial times including clothing, education, and punishment for crimes.

Examines the creation of the original thirteen colonies in the United States, from the failed colony of Roanoke in 1587 to the formation of the Georgia colony in 1733.

Describes the life and accomplishments of William Bradford, including his voyage on the "Mayflower" and his time as Plymouth's governor.

Describes the voyage of the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower in 1620 including conditions on the ship, weather they encountered, passengers and crew, andsighting land.

Text and pictures describe how craftsmen made hats in colonial America.

Text and pictures describe how craftsmen made paper in colonial America.

Text and pictures describe how craftsmen in colonial America made pottery.

Text and pictures describe how tanners made leather in colonial America.