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

Reveals the lives of the people who set up the first colonies in the United States, discussing their homes and shelter, food, clothes, schools, communications, and everyday activities.

Describes a day in a colonial American dame school, including who attended, what they learned, and what chores they did.

Describes a day in the life of a colonial printer, the workings of a printing press, and how it was used to spread news.

Describes a day in the life of a colonial silversmith, what he made and how he made it, and his dealings with his apprentices and customers.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sea lions, oceanic mammals related to seals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why Japanese fishers respected sea lions"-- This book is a basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sea lions, which are oceanic mammals related to seals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why Japanese fishers respected sea lions.

Nineteen poems reveal life in colonial America as seen through the eyes of a teacher and her class when they go on field trips to historic sites from the Revolutionary War era.