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Explores the role family played in society and typical family life in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century America, describing various aspects of family life, including maintaining the household, entertainment, holidays, customs, ceremonies, parenting, and education.

Discusses the origins of America's Indians, their myths, and their culture in various regions of the continent up to the time of the conquest.

An illustrated history of the Vikings, looking at the Scandinavian warriors from the perspectives of history, archaeology, oral tradition, literature, and natural science.

An introduction to some of the landmarks and characteristics of the continent of North America.

Chronicles the history of the European settlement of North American between 1492 and 1763 and includes information on key explorers, African slaves, and Native Americans who fought unsuccessfully to keep their land and way of life.

Reconstucts a picture of Pre-Columbian American life.

Presents a year-by-year account of war in North America since 1521.

Tells of the voyage across the Atlantic that faced European emigrants and of emigration laws and emigration agents.

Explores the history of immigration in the U.S., discussing the processing of immigrants at Ellis Island, the lives of immigrants in New York City in the early twentieth century, refugees, and immigration laws.

Explores the life of Ren? Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, from his childhood to his travels to his death, his discoveries and accomplishments, and his impact on world history.

A brief biography of fifteenth-century European explorer, John Cabot, who, sailing under the British flag, landed on the Newfoundland coast paving the way for future settlement in the New World.

Uses timelines and mathematical problems to show the history of exploration in North America.

Introduces the geography, topography, and climate of the continent of North America.

From its arctic north to its tropical south, North America is home to many different landscapes, wildlife, natural resources, climates, and cultures.

Contains over thirty essays that examine significant people and events in the history of America up to 1607, discussing first inhabitants, the arrival of Europeans, exploration, and the struggle for control.