On this page you will find book selections for Early American time period, including the Pilgrims, colonial times, and the Revolutionary War.
Landing of the Pilgrims
By James Daugherty, 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 holidays—Thanksgiving."
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By Clyde R. Bulla
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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 |
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.
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9780938558484 |
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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 |
9781893103177 |
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by Lucy Fitch Perkins, Published by Salem Ridge Press
"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!"
Story Setting: The Revolutionary War in 1777
Originally published in 1926; 204 pages; For Ages 8 – Adult
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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.
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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. |
9780977678617 |
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Abigail Adams, First Lady of Faith and Courage
By Evelyn Witter, Sowers Series Early America |
9780915134946 |
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The American Revolution
Bruce Bliven
Landmark Books Reading this book helped me understand the basics of the military strategy of the American War for Independence. |
9780394846965 |
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True to the Old Flag is a tale of the American War for Independence and takes place in America from 1775 to 1783.
Jim Hodges reads the unabridged version of
True to the Old Flag on an MP3 CD.
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9781887159142 |
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America’s Paul Revere
By Esther Forbes |
9780395249079 |
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Amos Fortune, Free Man
By Elizabeth Yates |
9780140341584 |
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Ben and Me
By Robert Lawson |
9780316517300 |
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Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia
Landmark Books |
9780394849287 |
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Benjamin Franklin, Young Printer
By Augusta Stevenson
A Childhood of Famous Americans book. |
9780020419204 |
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Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin
Marguerite Henry
This lovely book has been republished at last by Bradford Press. I love using this book for
Pennsylvania history when my children are in second grade! Makes a great extra book for Pennsylvania Keystones! |
9780970561800 |
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By Jean Lee Latham
paperback |
9780618250745 |
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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.
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By Alice Dalgliesh |
9780689715402 |
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By Alice Dalgliesh
If your children are asking why we celebrate the 4th of July, this book tells the story.
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9780689718762 |
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Francis Scott Key, God's Courageous Composer
By David Collins, Sowers Series Early America |
9780915134915 |
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George Washington, Man of Courage and Prayer
By Norma C. Camp, Sowers Series Early America |
9780915134250 |
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Jean Fritz "Traces the life and contributions of the sickly child with the small voice who grew up to become the fourth president of the United States." |
9780698116214 |
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Esther Forbes |
9780440442509 |
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Meet George Washington
By Joan Heilbroner |
9780375803970 |
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The Life of Washington
Josephine Pollard Published by Beautiful Feet 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
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The Matchlock Gun
Walt Edmonds |
9780698116801 |
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Paul Revere's Ride
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Illustrated by Ted Rand
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9780140556124 |
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By Giulio and Betsy Mastro
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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. |
9780980156300 |
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Noah Webster, Master of Words
By David Collins, Sowers Series Early America, Grade 8 |
9780880621588 |
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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
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9781893103030 |
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The Sign of the Beaver
By Elizabeth George Speare |
9780440479000 |
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By Peter Spier |
9780440406976 |
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Toliver’s Secret
Esther Wood Brady |
9780679848042 |
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By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed
This is a tale of the French and Indian War. With
Wolfe in Canada takes place in Pennsylvania, New York, and Canada during the
1750s to 1760s time period.
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9781887159180 |
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