17th century

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17th century

The wordy shipmates

2009
An exploration of the Puritans that discusses their beliefs and practices and exploring how they have influenced modern politics.
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The life of a colonial printer

Printers played a major role in the American Revolution. They risked their careers and freedom for printing seditious ideas in their newspapers. Readers will discover how the printing press worked and how vital a printer was to the community.
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Six women of Salem

the untold story of the accused and their accusers in the Salem Witch Trials
2013
Explores the history of the Salem witch trials from the point of view of six of the women involved, including Rebecca Nurse, Bridget Bishop, Mary English, Ann Putnam, Sr., Tituba, and Mary Warren.
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The Pilgrims' voyage to America

Huddled below deck, battling stormy seas and hunger ... two cartoon flies ... feel the Pilgrims' hardships first-hand as the Mayflower makes its long, historic journey across the Atlantic from England to America.
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The life of a colonial printer

Presents, in graphic novel format, the life of a Colonial printer.
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Captain Kidd

Discover the life of Captain Kidd, the privateer-turned-pirate who is rumored to have buried a massive treasure near New England.
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Radisson & des Groseilliers

fur traders of the north
2006
Profiles the early explorations of Pierre-Esprit Radisson and Medard Chouart des Groseilliers, French explorers and fur traders during the seventeenth century, describing their discoveries that led to the creation of the Hudson's Bay Company.

Wrong place, (really) wrong time

2016
"Luis plans to time travel to 1696 to see where Captain Kidd left buried treasure. He plans to bring back the Book of Memories to convince his brother he was there"--OCLC.

Romeo and Juliet

critical insights
2017
A collection of essays that takes a critical look at William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet.".

A kid's life in colonial America

Examines life in Colonial America by looking at the experiences of its children.

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