history

Examines the art of the silversmith in colonial times.

A history of woodworking craftsmen in colonial America, describing their tools, materials, and workmanship.

Discusses the history, materials, and technique of glassmaking in the American Colonies.

Discusses the food eaten by the early settlers and tells how it was prepared.

Discusses what it was like to live in different regions of the country, the various duties of a housewife, and the social life of the early settlers.

Describes what education and the schools were like in colonial times.

Traces the history of Ellis Island and immigration to America and describes the experiences of immigrants arriving in 1907.

An examination of what life was like for children in the early years of the United States, including clothing, expectations of their parents, labor, and poverty.

Homer P. Figg escapes from his wretched foster home in Pine Swamp, Maine, and sets out to find his beloved older brother, Harold, who has been illegally sold into the Union Army.

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in the American colonies, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.