united states

Through passages written by Union and Confederate soldiers, along with photographs and textual commentary, presents the stories of the everyday lives of those who participated in America's Civil War.

Collection of recipes, research, and readings on U.S. history appropriate for elementary students.

Poet Diane Siebert and illustrator Stephen T. Johnson team up to celebrate the scenic treasures of the United States.

Presents details of daily life of Colonial children during the period from 1607 to 1775.

Introduces young readers to the Boston Tea Party and its impact on American history.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Beginning in 1783, twelve-year-old Mary describes her Loyalist family's hardships as they are forced to leave New York State after the American Revolutionary War and flee to Canada.

Presents a short history of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and describes how the rebel leaders were warned of the approaching British and the standoff between seventy Lexington militiamen and two hundred fifty British regulars.

Combines clear, lively text with accurate maps and colorful illustrations to provide a complete guide to all fifty states in the Union. Illustrations highlight state symbols, historic events, national monuments, and natural wonders.

Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted.