Every Day Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony

Every Day Life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony
Author: George Francis Dow
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2012-08-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 0486157857

Comprehensive, reliable account of 17th-century life in one of the country's earliest settlements. Contemporary records, over 100 historically valuable pictures vividly describe early dwellings, furnishings, medicinal aids, wardrobes, trade, crimes, more.

Building the Bay Colony

Building the Bay Colony
Author: James E. McWilliams
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780813926360

Using an intensely local lens, McWilliams explores the century-long process whereby the Massachusetts Bay Colony went from a distant outpost of the incipient British Empire to a stable society integrated into the transatlantic economy. An inspiring story of men and women overcoming adversity to build their own society, From the Ground Up reconceptualizes how we have normally thought about New England's economic development

The Massachusetts Colony

The Massachusetts Colony
Author: Kevin Cunningham
Publisher: Scholastic
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-09
Genre: Massachusetts
ISBN: 9780531253915

A True Book-The Thirteen Colonies Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You'll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped tyranny from across the ocean to forge a new world in 13 colonies that led to the birth of the United States of America.

The Colony of Massachusetts

The Colony of Massachusetts
Author: Harper Avett
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2015-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1499405197

Welcome to Massachusetts, the colony most associated with the earliest sparks of the American Revolution. In this volume, readers learn about the landing of the Pilgrims, early settlements that grew into famous cities, and important figures in Massachusetts’ history. The descriptions of major historical moments, including the Salem Witch Trials, Boston Tea Party, and Paul Revere’s famous ride, are sure to engage and delight elementary readers. Engaging text, primary sources, and supportive images will transport readers to the land that bred the Sons of Liberty and the true spirit of the American Revolution. This volume approaches national and state social studies curricula in an accessible and dynamic way.

Massachusetts

Massachusetts
Author: Roberta Wiener
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780739868812

Presents a history of Massachusetts, from colonization to becoming the sixth state to approve the United States Constitution in 1788.

Letters from New England

Letters from New England
Author: Everett H. Emerson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1976
Genre: History
ISBN:

Extant letters addressed to England by Massachusetts Bay colonists during the colony's first decade are provided with linking narrative and explanatory notes.

Massachusetts Colony

Massachusetts Colony
Author: Bob Italia
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 161784599X

Readers learn about colonial life and the events that led to revolution and statehood.

A True Book—Information Literacy

A True Book—Information Literacy
Author: Scholastic Library Publishing
Publisher: Children's Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9780531280027

Being able to extract information from maps, tables, charts, diagrams, and graphs is one of the most important skills any student can learn. Each title in this True Book series highlights a different method of presenting information. Engaging text and eye-catching visuals help readers recognize variations on each method and teach them how gather the information they are looking for.