to 1775

Color photographs and text describe everyday life in the American colonies.

Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the life of John Adams, focusing on his role in the creation of the Declaration of Independence.

This book discusses the history, the people, and the importance of the Declaration of Independence, the document stating the reasons for the colonies separating themselves from the British people.

Discusses the history of New Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, the relationship between the colonists and the native Wampanoag people, and the harvest festival which would later become Thanksgiving Day.

An account of American children's lives in early Colonial times, including what they wore, the toys they played with, and subjects studied in school.

Depicts the responsibilities and daily life of colonial housewives, provides original colonial recipes for food, beverages, medicines, and cosmetics, and includes information on etiquette.

Focuses on the framing of the Declaration of Independence and the meaning of the document, describing the circumstances leading to the Revolutionary War and some of the challenges faced by the men who wrote the document.

Presents a short history of the early American colonies, how they were founded, and the daily activities of the colonists.

Recipes, trivia, and archival imagery help trace the history of the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.