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Text and accompanying photographs explore the daily life of children in nineteenth-century North American communities through stories and activities.

Presents information on the historic forts of North America and the lifestyles of the men, women, and children who lived in them, illustrated with photographs taken at such historic sites as Colonial Williamsburg, Fort Laramie, and Fort Scott.

Discusses various customs and traditions of the early settlers such as bathing newborn babies in wine to make them strong and healthy.

Using color illustrations and photographs, examines the clothing styles, accessories, and hygiene habits of men, women, and children in eighteenth century North America.

"This newly revised edition describes how the kitchen was the center of family activity in the old days.

Examines how mills functioned in early America, discussing their economic and social roles in the community.

Presents an illustrated history of tools and gadgets from the home, farm, print shop, mills, and industry.

A tour of Historic Williamsburg in Virginia, one of the first settlements in America.

A look at the social and economic life of pioneer villages in North America.

Presents an introduction to the transportation methods used by settlers in North America, discussing covered wagons, canal boats, steam power, and the hazards that early travelers faced.

"In this newly revised edition. . . , young readers will meet the hardworking people of a colonial community, learn about the importance of family members, and discover the roles that religion and education played in people's lives more than two hundred years ago.

This book describes the homes, customs, and habits of seventeenth and eighteenth century North American settlers.

Text and accompanying photographs examine the daily routine of the one-room school and includes stories and activities.

Shows the different types of clothing worn in nineteenth-century America, as well as how they were made.

Photographs and text describe how colonial Americans made the things they needed such as chairs, baskets, tools, and clothing.