The Thirteen Colonies

by Brendan January

Published 1 September 2000
Examines the creation of the original thirteen colonies in the United States, from the failed colony of Roanoke in 1587 to the formation of the Georgia colony in 1733.

Explorers of North America

by Brendan January

Published 1 September 2000
Describes the activities of explorers in North America from 1000 to 1804 including Leif Ericsson, Christopher Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci, John Cabot, and Lewis and Clark.

The Revolutionary War

by Brendan January

Published 1 September 2000
Describes the events preceding, during, and following the American Revolution, from the Stamp Act in 1765 to the signing of the treaty in Paris in 1783.

Colonial Life

by Brendan January

Published 1 September 2000
Describes various aspects of life in Colonial America including farming practices, housing, food, medicine, slavery, and recreational activities.