USKids History: Book of the American Colonies (Brown Paper School) [Paperback]

Howard Egger-Bovet (Author), Marlene Smith-Baranzini (Author), D.J. Simison (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1996 | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Brown Paper School

An exploration of the motivations, behavior, and activities of the early European settlers of North America, their impact on the native peoples, and the formation of thirteen thriving colonies focuses on the experiences of young people of the era.

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Grade 4-6?A conversational history of the American colonies, including factual information, stories, games, activities, and recipes. This book would be most useful to children interested in history who enjoy reading nonfiction for pleasure or to teachers looking for supplemental materials and projects to add to a colonial unit. It is not meant to be a definitive history of the American colonies, nor would it be particularly useful for reports. The impact of colonization on Native Americans is discussed in several areas of the text. The colonies are described roughly in the order they were settled, but little to no information is presented about New Hampshire, Connecticut, Delaware, or Maryland. The stories make the material accessible and fun to read, but could be misleading. Some of them appear to be based on primary sources, but there is no documentation. The list for further reading includes "The Colony of..." series (Watts; o.p.). Nonfiction has come a long way in the 25 years since those books were published in terms of discussing Native Americans, blacks, or women. "The Thirteen Colonies" (Children's, 1990) is a far better choice. Another positive feature of this new title is its inclusion of many different religious groups, explaining the differences among Pilgrims, Puritans, Quakers, etc. Black-and-white charcoal and pencil drawings help bring the time period into focus. Although the scholarship is a bit shaky, Book of the American Colonies is enjoyable reading and meets its goal of bringing history to life for children.?Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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[SERIES LAST REVIEWED IN BKL O 1 94, under Egger-Bovet, Howard. Gr. 5^-7.] --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (May 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316222011
• ISBN-13: 978-0316222013
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 10.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #778,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, February 22, 2008

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This review is from: USKids History: Book of the American Colonies (Brown Paper School) (Paperback)

I borrowed this book from the library and liked it so much I bought a copy for our home library. It is written in story format so it is interesting to read and there are activities, games, and even a recipe for johnnycakes that we make often! This book and the companion one on the New Nation are well worth owning, especially if you homeschool like I do. It covers the colonists, slavery, Native Americans, and why some of the different colonies were founded.