The blacksmith was a very important craftsman in colonial times. He made items from iron that were used in the home and on the farm and also made tools used by other tradesmen. Blacksmiths… More →

The Civil War is one of the most important moments in United States history. Everything changed after April 12, 1861, when the first shots were fired at Fort Sumter. North and South fought in More →

Food preparation was a full-time job for colonial women, even those who were assisted by servants or slaves. This book sets the colonial cook in her kitchen, and depicts with beautiful… More →

What is the U.S. Constitution? Why is it important? Young Americans will find the answers in this early civics book that will help them understand how their country works. Downloadable… More →

When people boarded the Diamond Princess cruise ship in February 2020, they had no idea their luxury vacation would turn into a nightmare of quarantine, sickness, and death. Using real… More →

How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history,… More →

What is the executive branch? What does it do? Young Americans will find the answers in this early civics book that will help them understand how their country works. Downloadable Teacher's… More →

How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history,… More →

To pay for their wars, 16th century French kings sent their people to look for gold in North America. This fascinating account of how the first French settlers came to the New World and how… More →

Young readers will discover why towns often sprang up around The General Store which was the heart of the community where goods were bought and traded, local news was reported, and people met More →