The New York Colony


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Provides a history of New York, from its beginnings as a Dutch colony to its involvement in the American Revolution and its admittance into the United States in 1788.




The Real Story Behind the Thirteen Colonies


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There has always been controversy over the settlement of America. American students have been taught that Columbus discovered America, yet what he found was neither America, nor was it undiscovered. In modern times, students have vast amounts of information available to them, however it is not always obvious which sources are reliable. This book explains the establishment of the thirteen colonies through the eyes of the colonists, Native Americans, African slaves, and the British Empire. Readers will learn that religious freedom wasn't the only reason colonists flocked to the New World. Sidebars with interesting details will help students navigate through the colonization of America with fresh perspective, while encouraging them to use multiple resources to gain informed opinions about historical topics.




The Making of the United States from Thirteen Colonies: Through Primary Sources


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"Examines the formation of the United States during the American Revolution, including how the colonies came together to defeat Great Britain and the creation of the federal government and U.S. Constitution"--Provided by publisher.




The Georgia Colony


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Presents the history of the first settlers of Georgia, from 1732 when King George II sent settlers there to 1788 when it joined the United States.




A True Book—Information Literacy


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Being able to extract information from maps, tables, charts, diagrams, and graphs is one of the most important skills any student can learn. Each title in this True Book series highlights a different method of presenting information. Engaging text and eye-catching visuals help readers recognize variations on each method and teach them how gather the information they are looking for.




If You Were a Kid in the Thirteen Colonies (If You Were a Kid)


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Get a first hand look into the early days the North American Colonies. It is winter of 1724 in the North American colonies. With her mother sick in bed and her father away on business, Charlotte Sheppard is left to watch over her younger siblings and the family farm as a dangerous storm blows in overnight. Meanwhile, Charlotte's friend Elijah Coth is concerned that his immigrant family will return home to Holland after so many setbacks on their own farm. Readers (Ages 7-9) will join Charlotte and Elijah as they work together to make repairs and feed their families in the aftermath of the storm.




The Story of the Thirteen Colonies


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This work is a history book of the original Thirteen Colonies of the United States. They were originally a group of British colonies on the Atlantic coast of North America, who fought the American Revolutionary War and formed the United States of America by declaring full independence. Just prior to declaring independence, the Thirteen Colonies in their traditional groupings were: New England (New Hampshire; Massachusetts; Rhode Island; Connecticut); Middle (New York; New Jersey; Pennsylvania; Delaware); Southern (Maryland; Virginia; North Carolina; South Carolina; and Georgia).




The North Carolina Colony


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A True Book-The Thirteen Colonies Are you thrilled by true adventure stories? do you wonder how our founding fathers conquered the wilds of North America to create the United States? You'll experience it all in these books that tell the story of the brave men and women who escaped tyranny from across the ocean to forge a new world in 13 colonies that led to the birth of the United States of America.




The Connecticut Colony


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Provides a history of Connecticut, from its beginnings as an English colony to its involvement in the American Revolution and its admittance into the United States in 1788.




A True Book-the Thirteen Colonies


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