Staff Picks
Homeschooling Early American History
- Laura Rogers
- Tuesday, August 06, 2019
Collection
Studying explorers? Looking for books about Jamestown? Draw a map, sew a costume, or try a colonial recipe. From early colonial days to westward expansion, revolutionize your year with these great books!
Homeschooling history is fun and free with resources from your library!
Kids Explore the Heritage of Western Native Americans
Published in 1995
The New World, 1500-1750.
Published in 2010
Describes in graphic novel format the European exploration and settlement of North America, and discusses life in the English colonies up to the trial of John Peter Zenger which first established freedom of the press.
The Story of the World
History for the Classical Child. Volume 3, Activity Book Three
Published in 2003
History of the world from 1600 to 1850.
The Story of the World
History for the Classical Child. Volume 3, Early Modern Times
Published in 2003
History of the world from 1600 to 1850.
The Story of the World. Volume 3, Early Modern Times
Published in 2006
Now more than ever, other countries and customs affect our everyday lives-and our children need to learn about the people who live all around the globe. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of the ancient world. Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, weaving world history into a storybook format. This volume covers the major historical events from the beginning of civilization to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Colonial Kids
An Activity Guide to Life in the New World
Published in 1997
Gives instructions for preparing foods, making clothes, and creating other items used by European settlers in America, thereby providing a description of the daily life of these colonists.
Geography-based Writing Lessons
Incorporating Beautiful Feet Books Geography Through Literature Course
Published in 2009
Excellence in Writing and Beautiful Feet Books have teamed up to provide a course of instruction that incorporates geography, science, history, and wiritng instruction all using the classic works of Holling Clancy Holling. While students learn history and geography from the Caldecott and Newbery award-winning works of Mr. Holling, they will also enjoy discovering the principles of writing with structure and style developed by Andrew Pudewa.
Native American History for Kids
With 21 Activities
Published in 2010
Examines the history and culture of Native Americans, with activities ranging from deciphering Navajo codes from World War II to making jerky.
Diary of Sallie Hester
A Covered Wagon Girl
Published in 2014
"Presents excerpts from the diary of Sallie Hester, a teenager who traveled West on the Oregon Trail in a wagon train in the mid-1800s"-- Provided by publisher.
What Was the Gold Rush?
Published in 2013
Describes the nineteenth century American gold rush, and includes information on gold rush "boomtowns," relations between Native Americans and gold rush pioneers, and the importance of the gold rush on American history.
Hasty Pudding, Johnnycakes, and Other Good Stuff
Cooking in Colonial America
Published in 1998
Presents colonial food preparation with a look at the influences of available ingredients, cooking methods, and equipment. Includes recipes and appendix of classroom cooking directions.
Miracle
The True Story of the Wreck of the Sea Venture
Published in 2004
In the summer of 1609 a fleet of nine ships left England bound for the Jamestown Colony. Days before landfall, the fleet was hit by a hurricane. Four nights later, the flagship, Sea Venture, ran aground on the reefs on Bermuda's northern coast. Miraculously everyone survived. This is their story.
Colonial Days
Discover the Past with Fun Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes
Published in 1998
Discusses colonial life in America, depicts a year in the life of a fictional colonial family, and presents projects and activities, such as butter churning, candle dipping, baking bread, and playing colonial games.
Children's Encyclopedia of American History
Published in 2014
Full-color maps, photographs, and paintings illustrate a comprehensive reference guide to American history.
Lives of the Explorers
Discoveries, Disasters (and What the Neighbors Thought)
Published in 2014
"You might know that Columbus discovered America, Lewis and Clark headed west with Sacajawea, and Sally Ride blasted into space. But what do you really know about these bold explorers? What were they like as kids? What pets or bad habits did they have? And what drove their passion to explore unknown parts of the world? With juicy tidbits about everything from favorite foods to first loves, Lives of the Explorers reveals these fascinating adventurers as both world-changers and real people. The entertaining style and solid research of the Lives of. series of biographies have made it a favorite with families and educators for twenty years. This new volume takes readers through the centuries and across the globe, profiling the men and women whose curiosity and courage have led them to discover our world"-- Provided by publisher.
1607
A New Look at Jamestown
Published in 2007
1607: A New Look at Jamestown is the ultimate book for the 400th anniversary of America's first settlement. With its expert appraisal of the latest archaeological evidence, this National Geographic title stands alone in its timely authority and its visual appeal. Author Karen Lange's gripping narrative incorporates analysis of the very latest discoveries from the Jamestown site. The text, vetted by experts, has been researched with the help of Dr. William Kelso, a National Geographic grantee, who also provides the foreword. The pages come alive with Ira Block's stunning photography, detailing newly discovered artifacts, and highlighting authentic Jamestown reenactments. A National Geographic map of the colony places it in its historic and modern-day context. Follow the drama as three small ships from England reach the New World in the spring of 1607 with 104 souls onboard. At the edge of a powerful Indian confederacy, they settle in Jamestown and pave the way for the birth of our nation.
Before Columbus
The Americas of 1491
Published in 2009
This study of Native American societies is adapted for younger readers from Charles C. Mann's best-selling 1491. Turning conventional wisdom on its head, the book argues that the people of North and South America lived in enormous cities, raised pyramids hundreds of years before the Egyptians did, engineered corn, and farmed the rainforests.
An American Plague
The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793
Published in 2003
Advanced U.S. History-based Writing Lessons
Teacher's Manual
Published in 2004
Teacher's Manual of U.S. History-Based writing lessons includes lesson instruction and introductions, activities, games, vocabulary quizzes and writing checklists.
On the Mayflower
Voyage of the Ship's Apprentice & a Passenger Girl
Published in 1996
A twelve-year-old apprentice and a seven-year-old passenger experience the first voyage of the Mayflower.