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Presents an illustrated celebration of the history, people, and natural and manmade wonders of the United States of America.

Examines a day in the life of a colonial cabinetmaker through the story of William Smith, a Rhode Island craftsman who runs a busy shop during the time of the French and Indian War.

Examines a day in the life of a colonial soldier through the story of Stephen Wells, a minuteman who is called to participate in the Battle of Lexington, the first clash of the Revolutionary War.

Discusses the fashion of wearing wigs in colonial America, how wigs were made, and a wigmaker's role in the colonies.

In 1865, while helping her family keep their Virginia farm going through the end of the Civil War, twelve-year-old Cassie meets a Confederate deserter and a Yankee prisoner of war and tries to discover who has been stealing from the farm.

Presents the 1893 poem written by Katharine Lee Bates in celebration of the beauty of America, and features illustrations by Bates' great-great-grandnephew, as well as the musical notation for the song inspired by the poem.

As they travel from state to state, Emily and her grandmother introduce the special features and sights of each of the fifty states.

In rhyming text, each letter of the alphabet introduces an aspect of the United States, its history, landmarks, famous figures and more.

A biography of the American poet whose compassion led him to nurse soldiers during the Civil War, to give voice to the nation's grief at Lincoln's assassination, and to capture the true American spirit in verse.

Describes the history and building of the Erie Canal in the early 1800s, and explains the effects of the canal on the developing nation.

Jack and Annie are transported by their magic tree house to the time of the Civil War where they meet Clara Barton.

Using their magic tree house, Jack and Annie travel back to the time of the American Revolution and help General George Washington during his famous crossing of the Delaware River.

Relates how Sarah Hale, a magazine editor and author, persuaded President Lincoln to transform Thanksgiving Day into a national holiday.

Explores the legend, history, and traditions associated with Three Kings Day, and follows ten-year-old Veronica and her family as they celebrate the Latin American holiday along with neighbors in their Puerto Rican community in New York City.

An introduction to the Civil War battle of Morris Island, South Carolina, during which Sergeant William H.