Central Kansas Library System

Traces the history of New Hampshire from the time of Indian settlements, through the arrival of the first colonists, to the ratification of the Constitution in 1788 which made it the ninth state. Includes brief biographies of people in New Hampshire's history.

Surveys the history of the colony of Connecticut from its early days up through the American Revolution. Includes biographical sketches of prominent individuals.

Examines the history of Maryland, from its colonization by England to the early years of its statehood. Includes brief biographical sketches of individuals prominent in Maryland's history.

Discusses some of the key people and events in Delaware's history, from the arrival of the first explorers in the 1600s to becoming the first state in 1787. Includes biographical sketches on individuals prominent in Delaware's history.

Taking young readers on a journey back in time, this dynamic series showcases various aspects of colonial life, from people and clothing to homes and food. Each book contains creative illustrations, interesting facts, highlighted vocabulary words, end-of-book challenges, and sidebars that help children understand the differences between modern and colonial life and inspire them to imagine what it would have been like to grow up in colonial America....

Discusses the foods, methods, equipment, and places used by cooks in colonial America.

In 1611, 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.

A short illustrated history of the founding of America with information on the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

Duncan McCallum searches for the truth when his friend, the Native American shaman Conawago, is blamed for the murder of a Virginian officer who was found nailed to an Indian shrine tree in 1760s Philadelphia.

"Twenty years ago, wild child Jessie Brentwood vanished from St. Elizabeth's high school. Most in Jessie's tight circle of friends believed she simply ran away. Few suspected that Jessie was hiding a shocking secret-- one that brought her into the crosshairs of a vicious killer-- Two decades pass before a body is unearthed on school grounds and Jessie's old friends reunite to talk. Most are sure that the body is Jessie's, that the mystery of what...