Social Studies

Describes the state of Pennsylvania focusing on its plants, animals, people, important dates, famous citizens, branches of government, and industry. Also provides information on the state's flag, seal, map, and state song.

Explores the history and unique characteristics of South Carolina and highlights the state's important people and role in the American government. Discusses how people make a living in South Carolina and includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Surveys the history, geography, government, and economy of the Lone Star State as well as the diverse ways of life of its people.

Explores the history and unique characteristics of Utah and highlights the state's important people and role in the American government. Discusses how people make a living in Utah and includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Explores the history and unique characteristics of Vermont and highlights the state's important people and role in the American government. Discusses how people make a living in Vermont and includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Explores the history and unique characteristics of Virginia and highlights the state's important people and role in the American government. Discusses how people make a living in Virginia and includes full-color photographs, a glossary, a recipe for apple pudding, and further reading sources.

An introduction to the state of Washington covering its geography, history, people, government, and economy. Includes many color photos and facts such as the state's flag, seal, and song.

Presents facts about the state of Wisconsin including its state flower, tree, insect, flag, seal, and song. Also discusses its history, wildlife, people, and government. Includes a recipe, activity, maps, and listing of Wisconsin's products and resources.

American archaeologists uncover important information about English immigrants who settled on the eastern coastline of North American during the colonial period. Among these colonies was the well-known settlement of Jamestown which grew in "fits and starts," and produced evidence of Native American trading. Archaeologists also learned about the kind of shelters which were built, the food which was eaten, and the goods which were purchased.

Uses a student-friendly tone and format to introduce readers to the science of historical archaeology, focusing on the earliest English settlements. Explores key concepts of historical archaeology and discusses the tools for understanding how archaeologists uncover clues to America's past. Features maps, sidebars, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study.

American archaeologists uncover information about an "early underground railroad" which brought African-American slaves from the South to the North for safety and new freedom. Also includes persons who were part of this movement like Harriet Tubman, and Henry Ward Beecher, and members of churches.

American archaeologists uncover evidence of the arrival of the Vikings to North America including the early colonies, Greenland, Iceland, and Canada. Contains data on their working with iron ore, and their tools and equipment. Also describes early leaders like Erik the Red, Leif the Lucky, and other explorers.

American archaeologists uncover evidence of the Westward movement during the frontier period. Early immigrants traveled with a restless rhythm heading north, south, and west fearful of Native-Americans who stole horses and cattle. Discusses the Mexican town of Santa Fe where many goods were sold and several forts were built. Includes information on the Oregon Trail and the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Explores the daily lives of apothecaries in colonial America and examines how they worked to keep colonists healthy. Outlines several of the techniques and remedies apothecaries used to treat disease and includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Explores the daily lives of barbers in colonial America and examines the many tasks they performed in their communities. Outlines several of the techniques and tools used by barbers and includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.