Daily life in US history

Describes life during the Revolutionary War, and includes a typical day for a wife of a farmer.

Have you ever wondered what life was like for individuals and families living on the frontier? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more! Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, A Day in the Life section, index, and glossary also included. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Describes culture, clothing, and communication during the Civil War.

Have you ever wondered what life was like for individuals and families living through World War II? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more! Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, A Day in the Life section, index, and glossary also included. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Have you ever wondered what life was like for individuals and families living through the Great Depression? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more! Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, A Day in the Life section, index, and glossary also included. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Describes changes in work and education for Americans during the Industrial Revolution, and includes a typical day for a 12 year-old boy working in a factory.

Follows the development of the gold rush in California starting in the 1840s and discusses what routes gold seekers took to reach California, how the gold rush contributed to the growth of San Francisco, and how it was first discovered at Sutter's Mill.

Describes what life was like for European settlers living in the original thirteen colonies, discussing how they found food and shelter, how they interacted with Native Americans, what challenges they faced, and other related topics.