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A history curriculum for elementary students - US Colonies
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The Lost Colony Of RoanokeThe Lost Colony Of Roanoke by Jean Fritz
Buy new: $12.91 / Used from: $6.05
A long picture book that covers the history of the first English colony in the new world, from conception to the many theories surrounding its ending which exisst today.
. . . If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620. . . If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620 by Ann McGovern
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $1.80
Kids love this series, formatted as a simple question and answer conversation. The books offer sound history, phrased in a way to make the past relatable.
Welcome to Felicity's World, 1774: Growing Up in Colonial America (American Girls Collection)Welcome to Felicity's World, 1774: Growing Up in Colonial America (American Girls Collection) by Catherine Gourley
Buy used from: $13.89
With pictures and illustrations, this book describes the sights, sounds, and lives of Williamsburg in the 1740's. It is not just for girls.
Early American Villages (American Community)Early American Villages (American Community) by Raymond Bial
Buy new: $6.95 / Used from: $1.97
Lots of modern pictures of living history museums make this book relatable for kids.
. . . If You Grew Up with George Washington. . . If You Grew Up with George Washington by Ruth Belov Gross
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About what it was like to be a child in 18th century Virginia.
Colonial Days: Discover the Past with Fun Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes (American Kids in History Series)Colonial Days: Discover the Past with Fun Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes (American Kids in History Series) by David C. King
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $4.29
Every page offers new crafts and activities to give kids a sense of the colonial period.
What's The Big Idea, Ben Franklin? (Paperstar)What's The Big Idea, Ben Franklin? (Paperstar) by Jean Fritz
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A great biography of Ben Franklin for kids... check out all of Ms. Fritz's books!
Kids in Colonial Times (Kids Throughout History)Kids in Colonial Times (Kids Throughout History) by Lisa A. Wroble
Buy new: $14.33 / Used from: $2.49
What it was like to be a kid during the Colonial period
The Courage of Sarah NobleThe Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh
Buy new: $14.81 / Used from: $0.01
A fictional book about a young girl and her family in the Connecticut frontier.
Homes in the Wilderness: A Pilgrim's Journal of Plymouth Plantation in 1620Homes in the Wilderness: A Pilgrim's Journal of Plymouth Plantation in 1620 by William Bradford
Buy used from: $39.00
A great introduction to primary sources for elementary school students. Find a copy at your local library or used bookstore