new england

Describes various aspects of the life of early settlers in New England including their homes, schools, religion, work, and community.

An abridged version of the novel chronicling the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young women in mid-nineteenth-century New England. Includes review questions.

When Papa Alonzo Leatherby's tall tales about New England freeze solid one extra cold winter, they have to be thawed out and preserved in ingenious ways.

Text and photographs describe the physical aspects, habits, and life cycle of the American lobster as well as the activities of New England lobstermen.

The history of whaling in New England from the early eighteenth century to its decline when oil was discovered in mid-nineteenth century.

In nineteenth century New England, Joseph Palmer flouts the law against wearing a beard and is accused by his fellow citizens of being unpatriotic and sinful, stubbornly refusing to shave even when he is sent to jail.

Explains how maple syrup is made and describes some of the activities that mark sugaring season, such as parades, hay rides, and horse-drawn sleighs.

In 1687 in Connecticut, Kit Tyler, feeling out of place in the Puritan household of her aunt, befriends an old woman considered a witch by the community and suddenly finds herself standing trial for witchcraft.

Describes how giant pine trees in New England were cut down during the colonial days to make massive wooden ships for the King's Navy.

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes, through the eyes of an eight-year-old, the things to do and see while living in a town.