A hands-on history of America’s early settlers and their brave journey, this kid-focused approach to learning answers to questions such as What were colonial houses like? What did the colonists eat? and Was there really a Thanksgiving feast between Native Americans and the Pilgrims? Twenty-five engaging activities pack the pages, allowing children to build, play, discover, experiment, bake, and eat like the colonials did. With such projects introduced alongside cool facts, fun illustrations, and in-depth historical information, kids will learn without even realizing it as they are guided through the Colonial era.
introduction Let's Explore Colonial America! 1
chapter 1 Homes-Yours or Mine? 6
chapter 2 Food-Anybody Got a Net? 15
chapter 3 Native People 29
chapter 4 Clothing and Wigs 43
chapter 5 School and Games-Let's Learn and Play! 54
chapter 6 Famous People-What's Your Name? 66
chapter 7 Conflict with England-You're Not the Boss of Me! 76
Overview
A hands-on history of America’s early settlers and their brave journey, this kid-focused approach to learning answers to questions such as What were colonial houses like? What did the colonists eat? and Was there really a Thanksgiving feast between Native Americans and the Pilgrims? Twenty-five engaging activities pack the pages, allowing children to build, play, discover, experiment, bake, and eat like the colonials did. With such projects introduced alongside cool facts, fun illustrations, and in-depth ...