Gross Facts About the American Colonies

Gross Facts About the American Colonies
Author: Mira Vonne
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1496652355

From moldy food and dirt covered clothes to poisonous pests and extreme weather, American colonists had a dreadful time in the New World. Get ready to explore the nasty side of life in the 13 American Colonies.

The Dreadful, Smelly Colonies

The Dreadful, Smelly Colonies
Author: Elizabeth Raum
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2019-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1496656474

From moldy food and dirt covered clothes to poisonous pests and extreme weather, American colonists had a dreadful time in the New World. Get ready to explore the nasty side of life in the 13 American Colonies.

20 Fun Facts About the 13 Colonies

20 Fun Facts About the 13 Colonies
Author: Joan Stoltman
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2018-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1538219034

If young readers think that the colonies are just a boring part of America's past, this book will surely change their minds. Each spread is packed with weird, funny, or insightful factoids about how the earliest European settlers came to this strange land and made a home. Vivid, full-color illustrations and photographs on every page add to the comprehension of the facts, while their captions pop even more history tidbits into this book. The fun content and accessible language is sure to engage even the most reluctant readers.

Forgotten Facts about Life in the American Colonies

Forgotten Facts about Life in the American Colonies
Author: Kathleen Connors
Publisher: History's Forgotten Facts
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-12-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781978537798

Sometimes the life in colonial America can seem picturesque: no technology, close ties to the nearby community, and local, homemade food to nourish the whole family. However, when you look a bit closer, it's fascinating to see the funny and strange things colonists did and had to deal with, from colonial men paying for a wife to be brought to the colonies for him to the brand-new illnesses that killed many colonists. The main content supports the social studies curriculum and engages even reluctant readers with history information.

20 Fun Facts About Women in Colonial America

20 Fun Facts About Women in Colonial America
Author: Amy Hayes
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2015-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1482428202

Colonial women often had one goal as they grew up: to get married. They often married young and not commonly for love. Though their lives were full of hardship and hard work, they lived during interesting times! Fun, surprising, and silly facts engage readers in the lives of women during the colonial era. From plantation owners’ wives to indentured servants, the women in the colonies had varied duties and experiences that readers will find fascinating and enjoyable in this format. Colorful photographs and historical images enhance this playful perspective on history and the social studies curriculum.

Fact and Fiction of American Colonization

Fact and Fiction of American Colonization
Author: Tammy Gagne
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2021-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1098215397

In the years following Christopher Columbus's expedition, Europeans made homes for themselves in the Americas and pushed out the indigenous peoples already living there. Many popular stories about life in the early American colonies have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether. Fact and Fiction of American Colonization dives into the myths about colonization and brings the truth to light. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Amazing Facts in U.S. History, Grades 5 - 8

Amazing Facts in U.S. History, Grades 5 - 8
Author: Blattner
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2010-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580379338

Bring history to life for students in grades 4 and up with Amazing Facts in U.S. History! Students will love to explore little-known historical facts, folklore, and “facts” often taught in school that are either untrue or undocumented in this captivating text. Topics covered in this 128-page book include the Fountain of Youth, the first Thanksgiving, the colonies, the Revolutionary War, George Washington, the Cherokee nation, the Gold Rush, the Wild West, and American Presidents. The book includes questions, explanations, historical mysteries, quizzes, puzzles, logic problems, and answer keys.

Curious Facts of Old Colonial Days (1870)

Curious Facts of Old Colonial Days (1870)
Author: James Bonwick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2008-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781436981859

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Gross Facts About theÊU.S. Civil War

Gross Facts About theÊU.S. Civil War
Author: Mira Vonne
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2017-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1515741559

From crawling lice and deadly diseases to bloody battles and crammed prison camps, life was truly terrible for Union and Confederate soldiers. Get ready to explore the nasty side of life during the U.S. Civil War.