Describes the history of the Declaration of Independence, discussing Britain's Parliament, the Second Continental Congress, significant individuals, natural rights, and each section of the document.
Presents brief discussions of the lifestyles of various Native American tribes, including those of the Northeast, Southeast, Plains, Southwest, and Northwest, covering their living structures, means of subsistence, and cultural traditions.
A brief biography of Pocahontas, daughter of the great Chief Powhatan, who helped Jamestown settlers survive harsh winters and negotiated peaceful terms between Native Americans and British settlers.
A brief look at the life and times of Phillis Wheatley, who is bought as a slave by a wealthy Boston family, is taught to read and write, and becomes colonial America's first African-American poet.
Illustrations and simple text describe the functions, accomplishments, and important people associated with the early congresses of the United States, and covers taxation without representation, the first Continental Congress, and other related topics.
Discusses the life of Thomas Jefferson, who aspired to be a great speaker but instead found his place as a writer, architect, inventor, lawyer, scientist, and politician who wanted to improve life for all people.
Provides a history of the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights, and includes an overview of the three branches of government, how laws are created, and the role of the President and the Supreme Court.
