north america

Describes the tools used by the explorers of North America, daily life on explorers' ships, the reasons explorers came to the New World, and the impact of their discoveries on world history, and includes a recipe for sea biscuits, a time line, a quiz, and a further reading list.

Discusses the plant and animal life of the northeastern area of the North American continent and its interaction with the environment.

A collection of full-color, illustrated photographs that describe ancient Native American artifacts, with information on determining their value and grade, as well as building a collection.

Presents an introduction to North American folk religion, discussing folk religion versus orthodoxy, worship and wonder, saints and angels, visions of supernatural women, conjurers and healers, and folk religion in the modern world.

Describes the folk traditions of North American festivals and holidays celebrated in the winter, spring, summer, and fall.

Presents an introduction to the ethnic folklore of North America, examining the stories and traditions of Native Americans, African-Americans, and immigrants from France, the British Isles, Asia, and other places around the world.

Explores the settlements at Jamestown and the story of Pocahontas and John Smith, the Pilgrims and Squanto, and the Plymouth settlement.

Covers events in the history of North America including European settlers; European and Native American interaction; Jamestown; Puritan settlements and society; religious diversity; religious freedom; Quakers; and the French and Indian War.

A history of the European settlement of North America and its effect on the continent's diverse indigenous peoples and the course of European history.