colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

A history of woodworking craftsmen in colonial America, describing their tools, materials, and workmanship.

Discusses the history, materials, and technique of glassmaking in the American Colonies.

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

Describes what education and the schools were like in colonial times.

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in the American colonies, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.

Cartoons and facts combine to explain what it was like to be an American colonist in the seventeenth century, discussing the realities of the voyage from England, dealing with Indians, and struggling for survival in the new world.

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.

Presents colonial food preparation with a look at the influences of available ingredients, cooking methods, and equipment. Includes recipes and an appendix with classroom cooking directions.