Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Freight Train, Truck, and many other classic picture books for young children, writes of his own childhood experiences visiting…
Think again! This delightful series brings something unusual to the study of history: humor. You Wouldn't Want to... revels in the darker side of life in ancient times. The reader is on center stag…
A portrait of daily life in Colonial America includes discussions of houses, schools, food, clothes, and money.
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…
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.
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 Civ…
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 …
There are two sides to every story. Rosalyn Schanzer's engaging and wonderfully illustrated book brings to life both sides of the American Revolution. The narrative introduces anew the two enemies,…