juvenile literature

Traces the history of the smallest of the Thirteen Colonies from its founding in 1636 to statehood in 1790.

A rancher, his family, and two companions journey through 300 miles of rough, unsettled country to the land the family will homestead in Canada only to realize they have been trekking in the wrong direction.

Text and photographs introduce a girl of Chinatown, New York City, her family, and their celebration of Chinese New Year.

Describes how the Vikings came to discover Vinland and their settlements in the New World.

Demonstrates the value of curiosity in the life of Christopher Columbus.

Briefly describes the childhood of the heir to the British crown.

A social studies textbook for elementary grades discussing the eleven states that comprise the western United States.

Discusses the history, people, and culture of this island commonwealth and the life-style and problems of the Puerto Ricans who have migrated to the mainland in search of jobs.

Illustrations and descriptive captions of historic places in England, Scotland, and Wales.

Describes the way of life of the ancient Egyptians and some of the inventions that made their civilization unique such as the potter's wheel, paper, astronomy, and irrigation.