Uses the life of Pocahontas as a reference to examine the history of the United States from 1590 to 1754, including early European settlers, their battles with the Native Americans, daily life in the new colonies, slavery, and the growing troubles with England.

This book uses the life of Abraham Lincoln as a reference to examine the history of the United States from 1815 to 1869. Events covered are Underground Railroad, Battle of Gettysburg, Sherman's March to the Sea and Reconstruction.

This book uses the life of Susan B. Anthony as a reference to examine the history of the United States from 1845 to 1928.

Uses the life of George Washington as a reference to examine the history of the United States during the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, the time of the Continental Congress, and early years of this new nation.

Uses the life of Sitting Bull as a reference to examine the history of the United States during the intial settlement by the Europeans. Europeans pushed the natives further and further west during the claiming of land, the frontier towns being built, and the Battle at Little Bighorn from 1840 to 1890.

An introduction to what life was like during the Dust Bowl years on farms on the Great Plains.

An introduction to what life was like on the Oregon Trail, describing the wagons, daily routines, food, clothing, Native Americans encountered on the way, and dangers.

Describes what life was like on a southern cotton plantation in the 19th century, including information on housing, work, the life of slaves, and more.

Introduces life in a Hopi village in seventeenth-century Arizona, discussing the homes, families and clans, food, clothing, beliefs, and entertainment.

Provides an overview of the West, describing the region's geographical features, natural wildlife, economy, and famous places.