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Explains what daily life was like for children in America during selected periods of its history between the Revolution and World War II, discussing slavery, orphanages, child labor, disease and illness before modern medicine, crime, school, young soldiers, and love, play, and friendship, presenting personal stories and over one hundred photos and illustrations.

Tells the story of Lucy McRae and Willie Lord, survivors of the battle for Vicksburg in 1863, that describes how they lived in caves and underground bunkers as Union artillery bombarded the town for six week; and also tells of young Frederick Grant, son of Ulysses S.

Describes the life of children in the American colonies, including daily chores, routines, and play, as well as religious and social attitudes that dictated how children were raised and what they were taught in New England and in the South.

Presents details of daily life of American children during the period from 1775 to 1800.

Chronicles the experiences of the children who participated in the Civil War, both on the homefront and the battlefield.

Presents a child's perspective on the Civil War covering industrialization in the North, agriculture and slavery in the South, and daily life in both areas.

Draws from first-person accounts, journals, interviews and other primary sources to tell the true stories of over seventy young people from a variety of cultures who played a role in the making of the United States, including explorers, patriots, rebels, slaves, miners, and activists.

Discusses the roles of women and children during the American Revolution, covering their never ending work at home, their support of the military, and efforts as messengers and spies, and includes a timeline and glossary.

Children living in Great Britain and the United States at the beginning of each century between 1000 and 2000 A.

Nine-year-old Chang-Min, a South Korean boy who moved to the U.S.

Suhith, a young boy who has moved from India to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the United States, explains some of the similarities and differences between his home and adopted countries, discussing his family and lifestyle, school, food, and activities.

Witnessing the harrowing events of the Civil War from the Pennsylvania sidelines, 11-year-old Henry endures the most grueling challenges of his life throughout a hot July week when he becomes inadvertently involved in the historic battle.

The author issues a challenge to America's leaders, teachers, parents, grandparents, and the faith community to help break down the barriers of poverty, illiteracy, and violence and provide a better future for children.

Presents a comprehensive history of American childhood from the sinful creatures early Puritans perceived them to be to the farms and factories of the nineteenth century and war years of the twentieth century and examines their development and influence on the nation.

Presents teaching suggestions and reproducible activities for first through fourth grade based on more than twenty children's books set in each region of the U.