Ready-made clothing was not always available to the settlers moving westward. Many people dyed, spun, and wove wool and flax to make the cloth from which they sewed their clothes. People… More →

Life could be joyful for girls and women living in the grand style of the 19th century. They worked hard to create happy lives for their families but often had few choices in education, jobs, More →

John and his sister Emily live with their family in an early settler community. After rising at sun-up to do their chores on the farm and in the household, John and Emily's day begins with a More →

In this newly revised edition, John and his sister Emily live with their family in a farming community. After rising at sun-up to do their chores on the farm and in the household, John and… More →

A Colonial Town: Williamsburg brings 18th century Williamsburg, Virginia to life for young readers. At a time when Virginia was a colony of England, children will witness its founding and… More →

This fascinating title takes the reader to one of the most isolated prisons on the planet where some America's worst criminals were held. This is the story of how Alcatraz was created, what… More →

This informative new series takes readers on an exciting journey through different U.S. regions. Each title provides an in-depth look at the human and physical characteristics of a region,… More →

The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 and the secession crisis that followed was not just the prelude to the Civil War, but the culmination of deep-rooted controversies and conflicts… More →

Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac had a plan to expand the lands of New France by founding a colony where trade could easily flourish. In 1701, his hunger for power and adventure led him to the… More →

Once an early settler community had established itself, its first priority was building a school. Students of all ages shared one teacher and the same four walls year after year. A One-Room… More →