..If you grew up with George Washington

A portrait of daily life in Colonial America includes discussions of houses, schools, food, clothes, and money.

The Trail of Tears

It is October 1, 1838, and John Ross, the chief of the great Cherokee Nation, is looking at his home for the last time. He and his people are about to begin the long march west. Today is their first day on the Trail of Tears. This captivating true story of the Cherokee Indians, forced to leave their land and travel 1,200 miles to Oklahoma, and their survival against all odds, is set against th…

Sarah Morton's day : a day in the life of a Pilgrim girl

Text and photographs of Plimoth Plantation follow a pilgrim girl through a typical day as she milks the goats, cooks and serves meals, learns her letters, and adjusts to her new stepfather.

Introducing North America

How many countries are in North America? Where do bald eagles live? What language is spoken in Mexico? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of North America through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, peo…

If you were a pioneer on the prairie

The newest title from this wonderful historical series, "If You Were a Pioneer on the Prairie" gives a child a look at what his or her life would have been like during this time period. This new addition to the popular question-and-answer history series invites readers to step back in time and see what it was like to grow up on the Great Plains more than 100 years ago. What kind of house wo…

Colonial times, 1600-1700

Enhanced with photos, an "In Their Own Words" section, web site information, activities, and sidebars, shows young readers what it was like to live during this period in American history.

The Chicago fire

By 1865, Chicago had mushroomed from a few log cabins to a thriving community with 600 miles of sidewalks and 50,000 buildings--nearly all made of wood. In 1871, drought conditions and strong winds caused one of many fires to rage out of control.

Built below sea level : New Orleans

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780531187746

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 23 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

976.3 STR

Who conducted the Underground Railroad? : and other questions about the path …

When slaves escaped on the Underground Railroad, they didn't buy tickets. And they didn't even ride on a train! Do you know why it was called the Underground Railroad? And did you know that the Civil War was not fought just to free the slaves? This book will answer all kinds of questions about slavery and the path to freedom!

Who cracked the Liberty Bell? : and other questions about the American Revolu…

The American Revolutionary War was a war fought between Great Britain and the original 13 British colonies in North America. The war took place from 1775 to 1783. The Continental Army (army of the colonies), led by George Washington, defeated the armies of the British Empire.