How they lived

Explores the life of frontier teachers, focusing on topics such as pioneer students, school supplies, the one-room schoolhouse, and dangers of frontier life.

Describes the life of a colonial merchant, his business, family life, home, social life, and his role in the War of Independence. Includes a glossary of terms.

Describes the daily life and responsibilities of women pioneers on the Western frontier. Includes chapters on education and religion, entertainment, and on independent pioneer women.

Describes the structure of the Roman Army and the day-to-day life of a soldier, his training, weapons, discipline, campaigns, and life in retirement.

Describes the food, clothing and houses and what it was like to live in Boston in 1747, when Paul Revere was a boy of twelve.

Surveys the daily life of pioneer families in the American West, describing their travel, homes, clothing, food and drink, health, education, religion, recreation, and relationships with each other.