Traces the history, geography, economy, and people of the state of Iowa, with information on important dates and events, plants and animals of the region, and the branches of government.
Discusses what live was like for the people who settled whe West between 1870 and 1900, follows a year in the life of a fictional family of that time, and presents projects and activites, such as designing a brand stamp and making a yarn picture.
Discusses what life was like for Americans during the Civil War; follows a uear in the lives lf two fictional families: a white family from the South and a black family from the North: and presents projects and activieties from that time period.
Discusses colonial life in America,depicts a year in the life of a fictional colonial family, and presents projects and activities, such as butter churning, candle dipping, baking bread and playing colonial games.
