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November
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Colonial History
Nonfiction
- Fisher, Leonard Everett
The
Peddlers
Benchmark Books
+ 381.1 Fis
Describes the enterprise and commercial development that peddlers
brought to the colonies before the establishment of the general store.
- Fisher, Leonard Everett
The
Homemaker's
Benchmark Books, 1973
+ 640.974 Fis
Describes how four of the staples of colonial living, soap, brooms,
candles and cider were made during the colonial times.
- Erdosh, George
Food
and Recipes of the Pilgrims
Rosen Publishing, 1997
+ 641.5 Erd
Describes the kinds of food grown and prepared by the Pilgrims during
their first years in America and how this group were dependent upon
Native Americans to ward off starvation.
- Erdosh, George
Food
and Recipes of the Thirteen Colonies
Rosen Publishing, 1997
+ 641 Erd
Describes some of the foods prepared in the various areas of what would
become the United States during the colonial period.
- Lazarus, Lois
With
These Hands They Built a Nation
Simon and Schuster, 1973
+ 745.5 Laz
The story of colonial arts and crafts, all of which were essential items
to the lives of those living in the colonial times.
- Daugherty, James
The
Landing of the Pilgrims
Random House, 1950
+ 973.1 Dau
Told with a somewhat fictionalized voice, the story of the Pilgrims,
from their reasons and decisions to sail to the new world, the voyage,
landing, assistance from the Native Americans, the perils, triumphs and
as well as a perspective from 20 years later.
- Reische, Diana
Founding
the American Colonies
Franklin Watts, 1989
+ 973.2 Rei
Describes the founding, problems and economic survival of the original
thirteen American colonies.
- Bowen, Gary
Stranded
at Plimoth Plantation, 1626
Harper Collins, 1994
+ 973.2 Bow
The journal of Christopher Sears, the 13 year old orphan, who is
shipwrecked and stranded at Plymouth Plantation , while awaiting passage
to Jamestown. Carefully researched from historical accounts and
records of 1626 and 1627, this is an exciting story of one boy's
fortuitous shipwreck and reconstruction of the everyday life of the
brave and daring settlers of Plymouth Plantation.
- Fradin, Dennis B.
The
New Hampshire Colony
Children's Press, 1987
+ 974.2 Fra
Traces the history of New Hampshire, from the time of the Indian
settlements, through the arrival of the first colonist, to the
ratification of the Constitution in 1788 .
- Fradin, Dennis
Rhode
Island Colony
Children's Press, 1989
+ 974.5 Fra
Traces the history of Rhode Island to 1790, when it became the last
colony to ratify the constitution.
- Fradin, Dennis
The Connecticut Colony
Children's Press, 1990
+ 974.6 Fra
Surveys the history of the colony of Connecticut from its early days up
through the American Revolution.
- Fradin, Dennis
The
New York Colony
Children's Press, 1988
+ 974.7 Fra
Traces the history of the Dutch colony beginning with the years it was
inhabited only by Indians to the time it became the 11th state.
- Fradin, Dennis
The
Pennsylvania Colony
Children's Press, 1988
+ 974.8 Fra
A history of the colony of Pennsylvania, from the time of the earliest
European settlers to the aftermath of the battle for independence that
resulted in statehood.
- Fradin, Dennis
The
New Jersey Colony
Children's Press, 1991
+ 974.9 Fra
In addition to highlighting the history of the colony and later the
state, this book includes profiles of significant individuals such Lewis
Morris, the Reverend John Witherspoon and Molly Pitcher.
- Fradin, Dennis
The
Delaware Colony
Children's Press, 1992
+ 975.109 Fra
Discusses some of the new key people and events in Delaware's history,
from the arrival of the first explorer's in the 1600's to becoming the
first state.
- Fradin, Dennis
The
Maryland Colony
Children's Press, 1990
+ 975.2 Fra
Examines the history of Maryland, from its colonization by England to
its early years of statehood.
- Kent, Zachary
Williamsburg
Children's Press, 2005
+ 975.1 Ken
A history of Virginia's colonial capital, accompanied with realistic
photos, line drawings and contemporary photos of people dressed in
colonial dress.
- Alter, Judy
Williamsburg
Compass Books, 2003
+ 975.5452 Alt
Accompanied with photos and drawings, the history of Williamsburg, from
the beginnings to the restoration which took place in 1928.
- Fradin, Dennis
The
North Carolina Colony
Children's Press, 1990
+ 975.6 Fra
Traces the history, accompanied by photos and drawings of the colony,
which includes the island known as the Lost Roanoke Colony.
- Fradin, Dennis
The
Georgia Colony
Children's press
+ 975.802 Fra
A historical account of the Georgia's early days from its creation as a
colony for debtors in the 1700's, until its admission to statehood.
Fiction
- Hermes, Patricia
Season of promise : Elizabeth's Jamestown Colony diary
(My America Series)
Scholastic, 2002
+ Her
In 1610, ten year old Elizabeth continues a journal of her experiences
living in Jamestown, as her brother, Caleb, rejoins the family, a new
strict governor comes to the colony, and her father considers
remarriage.
- Lasky, Kathryn
A
Journey to the New World: the Diary of Remember Patience Whipple
(Dear America Series)
Scholastic, 1995
+ Las
Twelve year old Mem presents a diary account of the trip she and her
family made on the Mayflower in 1620 and their first year in the New
World.
- McDonald, Megan
Shadows
in the Glasshouse
Scholastic, 2000
+ McD
While working as an indentured servant for a Jamestown glassmaker in
1621, twelve year old Merry uncovers a case of sabotage.
- Osborne, Mary Pope
Standing in the
Light : the Captive Diary of Catherine Carey Logan
(Dear America Series)
Scholastic, 1998
+ Osb
A Quaker's girl's diary reflects her experiences growing up on the
Delaware Valley of Pennsylvania and her capture by the Lenape Indians in
1773.
- Rinaldi, Ann
The
Journal of Jasper Jonathan Pierce: A Pilgrim Boy
(My Name is America Series)
Scholastic, 2000
+ Rin
A fourteen year old indentured servant keeps a journal of his
experiences on the Mayflower and during the building of Plymouth in 1620
and 1621.
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