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Chronicles the history of the Revolutionary War, examining the political, economic, legal, demographic, and other factors that led colonists to pursue freedom from Britain, following the course of the military action, and introducing key figures in the conflict.

During the Civil War, fourteen-year-old Henry finds adventure working as a ship's boy and lookout aboard the "Banshee, " a new British ship attempting to get past the Yankee blockade of the Southern coast.

A collection of recipes and instructions for other projects relating to life in colonial America, particularly activities that might have taken place in the schools.

Presents the adventures of Babar the Elephant as he visits many interesting sites across America.

A brief biography of Paul Revere stressing his patriotic acts and his skill as a silversmith.

Riddles based on the American Revolution and other events and personalities from America's early history.

Describes the many ways in which American counties, cities, towns, boroughs, villages, school districts, and special districts may be organized and governed.

A brief biography of Paul Revere stressing his patriotic acts and his skill as a silversmith.

A brief biography of John Paul Jones, stressing his naval career and activities during the Revolutionary War.

Maps and text present information about the topography, population, emblems, and other aspects of the different states in the United States.

Tells how the thirteen colonies united in the desire for independence, selected Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence and carried the news of independence across the colonial settlements.

In the Massachusetts Bay Colony's bustling seaport city, young Paul Revere saw about him the heart of Colonial America.

An easy-to-read biography of the leader of the Confederate forces in the Civil War.

Historical, geographical, and miscellaneous information about each of the fifty states.

Explains what the job of the President is and briefly introduces the first forty presidents of the United States, from George Washington through Ronald Reagan.