American Colonies

ELA (X) - American Colonies (X)

Chains (Unabridged)

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Freedom. In 1776 New England, that word is on everyone's lips. But for 13-year-old Isabel, the word holds a different meaning, especially after the only mistress she has ever known dies, and instead of receiving the freedom promised, she and her younger sister, Ruth, are sold to the Locktons, a wealthy New York family.

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780L
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Chains (Unabridged)

A Lion to Guard Us

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Amanda Freebold doesn't know what to do. Her father left three years ago for the new colony of Jamestown, in America, thousands of miles away. All Amanda has to remember him by is a little brass lion's head he gave his family to guard them while he is gone. Now her mother has just died, leaving Amanda to take care of her younger brother and sister.

Lexile: 
360L
A Lion to Guard Us

The Barber

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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.

The Barber

The Blacksmith

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

The Blacksmith

The Doctor

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Examines the lives of doctors and early colonial medical practices in America.

The Doctor

The Farmer

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Explores the daily lives and roles of farmers in colonial America. Includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

The Farmer

The Glassblower

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

The Glassblower

The Innkeeper

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Presents information about America's Colonial Period and depicts the daily chores that were part of running an inn and discusses the important role of an innkeeper in the colonial community. Includes illustrations, a glossary, and an index.

The Innkeeper

The Miller

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Explores the communities of Colonial America and the role mills played in their survival, discussing how mills work, why they were necessary, and the life of the millers that ran them.

The Miller

The Printer

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Takes a look at the role and work of the printer in American colonial communities. Features many color photos and illustrations, a glossary, and a list of information resources.

The Printer

The Schoolmaster

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A look at the daily life of a colonial schoolmaster and his role in early American communities. Includes many color illustrations and a glossary.

The Schoolmaster

The Shoemaker

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Explores the daily lives and roles of shoemakers in colonial America. Includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

The Shoemaker

The Silversmith

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Explores the daily lives and roles of silversmiths in colonial America. Includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

The Silversmith

The Surveyor

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Explores the daily lives and roles of surveyors in colonial America. Includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

The Surveyor

The Tailor

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

The Tailor

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