history

Examines a day in the life of a colonial cabinetmaker through the story of William Smith, a Rhode Island craftsman who runs a busy shop during the time of the French and Indian War.

Discusses the motivation, materials, and techniques of the first "artists" in colonial America--the sign painters--and how their works contribute to a better understanding of early American history and society.

Introduces the history of blacksmithing and discusses the techniques, products, well-known blacksmiths, and commercial importance of this trade in colonial America.

Focuses on this American author's connection with steamboats on the Mississippi River while also presenting a history of the craft.

Uses the story of a young girl and her family to describe life on a small farm in Minnesota in the nineteenth century.

Traces the history of shipbuilding in the American colonies and describes each step in the building of an eighteenth-century ship.

Presents background information on cloth making in the colonies and describes the various techniques involved.

Describes how four staples--candles, soap, brooms, and cider--were made in colonial times.

Surveys the history and technique of shoemaking in colonial America.

Describes the early efforts to develop space flight capabilities, focusing on the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union.