Examines the history of immigration in America before the Revolution through the twentieth century from England, Europe, and Asia, and describes their contribution to the growth of the nation.
Examines the discovery and exploration of the New World, and describes the settlements of Roanoke and Jamestown, early encounters with Native Americans, Puritans, and government of the colonies.
Examines the history of the Native Americans of the Plains and prairies and how they may have come to what is now the U.S., describes their beliefs about their origins, and looks at aspects of their daily lives and religion.
Examines the history of the Northeastern Woodlands people and how they may have come to what is now the United States, explains what they believe about their origins, and looks at aspects of their daily lives and beliefs.
Waves of immigrants have altered and defined the United States throughout its history; this book introduces readers to the many groups who arrived from around the world.
Describes the purpose and history of the Santa Fe Trail, including its role in the Mexican War, and includes a glossary, a time line, and further reading lists.
Describes the events and circumstances that led great numbers of Americans to cross West on the Oregon Trail in the mid-nineteenth century and the experiences of many who did.
Chronicles the westward expansion of the United States from the thirteen colonies and the old Northwest, the Louisiana Territory in 1803, and the annexation of the American West during the mid-1800s and profiles those who pioneered the land.
