Life in Colonial America

Life in Colonial America provides a social history of six main segments of American colonial society, ranging from the arrival of the first settlers to the start of the American War of Independence. Each book explores the lives of the people living in North America during the colonial period, and examines what it was like to live in the city and countryside, to serve in the military, the role government played, and the faiths practiced.

EACH BOOK CONTAINS:

• Sidebars that place topics in historical context

• The evolution of each institution is explored

• Full-color reproductions of art from the time period related to the book's topic

COMMON CORE CONNECTIONS:

• Readers will be able to analyze the structure the author uses to organize the text, including how each chapter contributes to the whole and to an understanding of the topic

• Expand students' vocabulary skills with grade-appropriate words that effectively explain the text

• After reading, students will be able to determine the central ideas and conclusions of the text, as well as provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from their prior knowledge or opinions

• Maps, art, and facts and figures enhance students' understanding of the text