Colonial Times - for kids
Explore the best books about Colonial Times for kids! Discover engaging stories and historical facts about life in colonial America, perfect for young readers and educators.
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Meet Felicity
by Valerie Tripp
Felicity falls in love with a beautiful horse named Penny. When she discovers that Penny's owner is cruel, she is determined to find a way to save her.
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The Courage of Sarah Noble
by Alice Dalgliesh
Sarah and her father leave their family to build a home in the wilderness of colonial America. When they finish, he goes away to bring the rest of the family, telling her that "to be afraid and to be brave is the best courage of all." "This story is one to be long remembered for its beautiful simplicity and dignity."--"New York Times Book Review." Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
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Indian Captive
by Lois Lenski
In this classic frontier adventure, Lois Lenskireconstructs the real life story of Mary Jemison, who was captured in a raid as young girl and raised amongst the Seneca Indians. Meticulously researched and illustrated with many detailed drawings, this novel offers an exceptionally vivid and personal portrait of Native American life and customs.
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Our Strange New Land
by Patricia Hermes
Nine-year-old Elizabeth keeps a journal of her experiences in the New World as she encounters Indians, suffers hunger and the death of friends, and helps her father build their first home.
