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Colonies and revolution Colonies and revolution King, David C. Find out what life was like in colonial America from the people who lived it! This first book in the American Heritage American Voices series will give you a rare glimpse into the day-to-day exper… OL14855377W
The miller The miller Christine Petersen "Explore the life of a colonial miller and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher. OL15572274W
The tanner The tanner Christine Petersen "Explore the life of a colonial tanner and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher. OL15572275W
USKids history USKids history Howard Egger-Bovet,Marlene Smith-Baranzini Discusses the reasons Europeans settled in America, the growth of the original colonies, and the reaction to the newcomers of the people already living in the "New World." OL15840770W
Colonial America Colonial America Allison Lassieur "Describes the people and events involved during the colonial years before the Revolutionary War. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspectives of an indentured Virginia se… OL15998737W
The dish on food and farming in colonial America The dish on food and farming in colonial America Anika Fajardo "Describes food and farming practices in colonial America"-- OL16213994W
Colonial kids Colonial kids Laurie M. Carlson Gives instructions for preparing foods, making clothes, and creating other items used by European settlers in America, thereby providing a description of the daily life of these colonists. OL1839936W
Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? Jean Fritz,Anne Troy May 29th, 1736, was a good day to be alive in Virginia. Where was Patrick on the 29th of May? Well, he was in bed. Crying, most likely. Drowning out the birdsong. And why not? He had just been born a… OL1931483W
A History of US-Making Thirteen Colonies (1600-1740)#2 A History of US-Making Thirteen Colonies (1600-1740)#2 Joy Hakim The American continent, long isolated from the rest of the world, has been rediscovered. This time by Europeans. Some come in search of freedom, some come with the hope of riches. They sometimes brin… OL1965036W
Ghost walls Ghost walls Sally M. Walker Award-winning author Sally M. Walker brings colonial American history to life through the discovery of an important homestead in seventeenth century Maryland. She follows the painstaking work of scie… OL19987102W
Who was Blackbeard? Who was Blackbeard? Buckley, James Jr Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He began his career as a hired British sailor during Qu… OL20016236W
The merchant The merchant Wendy Mead "Explores the life of a colonial merchant and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher. OL22425515W
Lord Baltimore Lord Baltimore Loree Lough A biography of the Catholic baron who became the founder of the state of Maryland. OL29641W
Nation Is Born:Rebellion And I (First Person America) Nation Is Born:Rebellion And I (First Person America) Richard Steins,Benjamin Stein Provides primary source materials covering life in the thirteen colonies, problems with England, the Revolution, and the creation of the new government of the United States. OL3241875W
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of land Life, liberty, and the pursuit of land Daniel M. Friedenberg Examines the methods of acquiring and using land that developed in colonial America as a means to gain economic and political power. OL4119256W
The colonial wars, prelude to the American Revolution The colonial wars, prelude to the American Revolution Don Lawson Discusses four major colonial wars in North America and the way their outcomes contributed to the causes of the Revolutionary War. Included are King William's War, Queen Anne's War, King George's War… OL4453217W
Finding Providence Finding Providence Avi After being forced to leave the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Roger Williams travels south and, with the help of the Narragansett Indians, founds Providence, Rhode Island. OL465296W
Colonial craftsmen and the beginnings of American industry Colonial craftsmen and the beginnings of American industry Edwin Tunis Describes and illustrates the work of craftsmen and artisans in Colonial America. Shows types of work done in town shops and manufacturies, as well as, in homes, village shops, and country forges. OL61509W
A time line of the American Revolution A time line of the American Revolution Lynn George A discussion of the American Revolution which takes a chronological approach, focusing on the development and use of a time line. OL6209331W
Arts & Science Lib Of Congress Arts & Science Lib Of Congress Colonial Amer. 1 Of 6 5-8 Describes and illustrates the arts and sciences of colonial and early Federal America through a variety of images produced at the time. OL8872699W
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