Historical Fiction About Colonial America

Jamestown, New World Adventure

By James E. Knight, Publisher: Beautiful Feet Books

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Landing of the Pilgrims

By James Daugherty, Publisher: Landmark Books

From the publisher:

"In England in the early 1600s, everyone was forced to join the Church of England. Young William Bradford and his friends believed they had every right to belong to whichever church they wanted. In the name of religious freedom, they fled to Holland, then sailed to America to start a new life. But the winter was harsh, and before a year passed, half the settlers had died. Yet, through hard work and strong faith, a tough group of Pilgrims did survive. Their belief in freedom of religion became an American ideal that still lives on today."

"James Daugherty draws on the Pilgrims' own journals to give a fresh and moving account of their life and traditions, their quest for religious freedom, and the founding of one of our nation's most beloved holidaysThanksgiving."

ISBN-13:
9780394846972

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Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims

By Clyde R. Bulla

ISBN-13:
9780590440554

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Stories of the Pilgrims, 2nd Edition

By Margaret Pumphrey, Christian Liberty Press

A lovely book of stories with Pilgrim children as the main characters. Reading the Stories of Pilgrims is an interesting way to learn about them.

Grade 3-5

ISBN-13:
9781932971019

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Sweet Land of Liberty

Charles C. Coffin

Maranatha Publications has reprinted Charles Coffin's 1881 history of the founding of the United States with the desire to make the present generation aware of the role that the founding fathers attributed to Divine Providence.

ISBN-13:
9780938558484

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William Bradford Pilgrim Boy

Bradford Smith

Used in the Beautiful Feet's Early American History Intermediate Study Guide, this "is a wonderful children's book sharing remarkable stories of Bradford's life until his death in Plymouth. Orphaned at a young age he was formed by forces which were providentially preparing him for the great call upon his life."

Illustrated in black and white with fun questions and activities included. Glossary. 200 pages, Trade PB

Intermediate

ISBN-13:
9781893103344

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The Scarlet Letter

By Nathaniel Hawthorne, Publisher: Dover Publications

Taking place in the early days of the Massachusetts Colony, The Scarlet Letter is an enduring classic of American literature.

The Scarlet Letter is one of the books in the literature portion of Notgrass Exploring America history course.

ISBN-13:
9780486280486

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Alexander Hamilton The Outsider

By Jean Fritz, Publisher: Puffin Books

Learn more about one of America's Founding Fathers in Alexander Hamilton The Outsider by Newbery Award winning author Jean Fritz..

Paperback

ISBN-13:
9780142419861

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The American Twins of the Revolution

by Lucy Fitch Perkins, Published by Salem Ridge Press

Story Setting:  The Revolutionary War in 1777

"General Washington has no money to pay his discouraged troops and twins Sally and Roger are asked by their father, General Priestly, to help hide a shipment of gold which will be used to pay the American soldiers. Unfortunately, British spies have also learned about the gold and will stop at nothing to prevent it from reaching General Washington. Based on a true story, this is a thrilling episode from our nation’s history!"

Originally published in 1926; 204 pages; For Ages 8 – Adult

ISBN-13:
9780977678662

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The White Seneca

by William W. Canfield, Published by Salem Ridge Press

Illustrated by G. A. Harker

In The White Seneca, adventure and suspense, an accurate portrayal of Indian life and many positive character examples all help the reader better understand the roles played by the settlers, the Indians and the British at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. A map of New York State is included in the book to show the actual historical location of towns, forts and events in the story.

The White Seneca was originally published in 1911 and is reprinted by Salem Ridge Press. It has 286 pages and a softcover. It is suitable for ages 12 to adult.

ISBN-13:
9780977678600

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At Seneca Castle

by William W. Canfield, Published by Salem Ridge Press

Illustrated by G. A. Harker

At Seneca Castle, the sequel to The White Seneca, combines examples of patriotism, selflessness, loyalty and courage with a sobering look at the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign against the Iroquois nation in 1779. A map of New York State is included in the book to show the actual historical location of towns, forts and events in the story.

At Seneca Castle was originally published in 1912 and is reprinted by Salem Ridge Press. It has 278 pages and a softcover. It is suitable for ages 12 to adult.

ISBN-13:
9780977678617

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Abigail Adams, First Lady of Faith and Courage

By Evelyn Witter, Sowers Series

Early America

ISBN-13:
9780915134946

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The American Revolution

Bruce Bliven, Publisher: Landmark Books

Reading the American Revolution by Bruce Bliven helped me understand the basics of the military strategy of the American War for Independence.

ISBN-13:
9780394846965

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America’s Paul Revere

By Esther Forbes

ISBN-13:
9780395249079

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Amos Fortune, Free Man

By Elizabeth Yates

ISBN-13:
9780140341584

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Ben and Me

By Robert Lawson

ISBN-13:
9780316517300

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Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia

Landmark Books

ISBN-13:
9780394849287

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Benjamin Franklin, Young Printer

By Augusta Stevenson

A Childhood of Famous Americans book.

ISBN-13:
9780020419204

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Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin

By Marguerite Henry, Publisher: Bradford Press

This lovely book has been republished at last by Bradford Press. I love using Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin for Pennsylvania history when my children are in second grade! We still recite "I eat my peas with honey" when we have green peas.

ISBN-13:
9780970561800

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Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

By Jean Lee Latham

paperback

ISBN-13:
9780618250745

$6.95

Carry On, Mr. Bowditch CD

By Jean Lee Latham, Read Unabridged by Jim Weiss, Great Hall Productions

Now you can listen to the unabridged version of Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. Read by Jim Weiss, this is the interesting story of Nathaniel Bowditch who wrote the American Practical Navigator, a book that is still helping sailors.

Students who need help with reading can follow along in the Carry On Mr. Bowditch paperback as it is read word for word.

Carry On Mr. Bowditch won the Newbery Award in 1956.

ISBN-13:
9781882513628

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The Courage of Sarah Noble

By Alice Dalgliesh

ISBN-13:
9780689715402

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Fourth of July Story

By Alice Dalgliesh

If your children are asking why we celebrate the 4th of July, this book tells the story.

ISBN-13:
9780689718762

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Francis Scott Key, God's Courageous Composer

By David Collins, Sowers Series

Early America

ISBN-13:
9780915134915

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George Washington, Man of Courage and Prayer

By Norma C. Camp, Sowers Series

Early America

ISBN-13:
9780915134250

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Great Little Madison

By Jean Fritz

The Great Little Madison is about James Madison who used "his quiet eloquence, intelligence and passion for unified colonies to help shape the Constitution, steer America through the turmoil of two wars, and ensure that our government, and nation, remained intact."

ISBN-13:
9780698116214

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Johnny Tremain

Esther Forbes

ISBN-13:
9780440442509

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Meet George Washington

By Joan Heilbroner

ISBN-13:
9780375803970

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The Life of Washington

Josephine Pollard, Publisher: Bethlehem Books

The Life of Washington is told in one syllable words.

This "1893 reprint is largely devoted to Washington's life during the American Revolution, however, the main purpose according to the author was to give its young readers a distinct and vivid idea of the exalted character and priceless services of the man who was commonly referred to as the 'Father of his Country .' " 113 pages, Trade PB

ISBN-13:
9781893103061

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The Matchlock Gun

Walt Edmonds

ISBN-13:
9780698116801

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Paul Revere's Ride

By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Illustrated by Ted Rand

ISBN-13:
9780140556124

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A More Perfect Union

By Giulio and Betsy Mastro

ISBN-13:
9780688101923

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Noah Webster Father of the Dictionary

By Isabel Proudfit

"This is the story of the farm boy who worked his way through Yale and lived through one of the most exciting periods of American history to write the first American dictionary is in its own way as thrilling as that of any frontiersman hero."

Newly reprinted by Bradford Press, Noah Webster is one of those books that you want in your family library. Originally published in 1942, it is well written and enduring.

Paperback, Middle to upper elementary grades.

ISBN-13:
9780980156300

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Noah Webster, Master of Words

By David Collins, Sowers Series

Early America, Grade 8

ISBN-13:
9780880621588

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Poor Richard

Written and illustrated by James Daugherty, Republished by Beautiful Feet Books

"A biography of Franklin written with a sweep and verve worthy of its subject and brilliantly illustrated."--The New Yorker

This superb biography of the printer, statesman, author, reformer, inventor and ambassador reveals a Benjamin Franklin, who in his time, lived more lives than many men together. The brilliance and inexhaustible ingenuity of mind that fascinated his contemporaries continues to charm us now in Daugherty's work of perhaps America's most distinguished citizen and interesting human being. As with all of Daugherty's books, his illustrations of 2 and 3 color compliment the meaty text of Poor Richard. 175 pages, Trade PB, color

For ages 10 and up

ISBN-13:
9781893103030

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The Sign of the Beaver

By Elizabeth George Speare

ISBN-13:
9780440479000

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The Star Spangled Banner

By Peter Spier

ISBN-13:
9780440406976

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Toliver’s Secret

Esther Wood Brady

ISBN-13:
9780679848042

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Winter At Valley Forge

By James E. Knight, Publisher: Beautiful Feet Books

Beautiful Feet Books

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