In this newly revised edition of Colonial Life, young readers will meet the hardworking people of a colonial community, learn about the importance of family members, and discover the roles that religion and education played in people's lives more than two hundred years ago. They will also learn about: how people traveled from place to place; how adults and children; how a plantation was run, and the impact of the slave trade.

Education was not universal in the colonial period. Discover the differences in how rich and poor, male and female, and white and minority students were treated.

"Have you ever wondered what life was like for individuals and families living in Colonial America? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more!"--OverDrive website.

Describes what it was like to live as a settler in Colonial America

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Maryland.

"Describes food and farming practices in colonial America"--

"Describes various educational and work opportunities in colonial America"--Provided by publisher.