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CRRL Kids: Colonial America

A comprehensive list of all things Colonial America, along with books specifically about growing up in Colonial Virginia. Includes some fictional titles. For upper elementary and middle grades.

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23 items

  • 1776

    a New Look at Revolutionary Williamsburg

    Kostyal, K. M., 1951-
    Gives a close-up look at how the war for independence played out for ordinary citizens such as women, blacksmiths, and enslaved people in colonial Williamsburg.
    Book, 2009Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2009], ©2009. — 973.3 Ko
  • How was the landscape changed by the colonists who arrived in America? Learn about how colonizing the New World led to major changes across the continent, both in people's lives and in the land itself.
    Book, 2021North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone, [2021] — 973.2 Ka
  • A look at what kinds of clothing people in colonial America wore.
    Book, 2009New York : Chelsea House, [2009], ©2009. — 391 Cl
  • Describes the different types of clothing worn in colonial America, and explains the processes of spinning thread, weaving cloth, and tanning leather to make shoes.
    Book, 2010White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, [2010], ©2010. — 391.009 Fi
  • Explore the history and cultural significance of Colonial Williamsburg using carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs. Includes picture glossary and index.
    Book, 2018Minneapolis, MN : Jump!, Inc., [2018] — 975.542 Du
  • The Dreadful, Smelly Colonies

    the Disgusting Details About Life in Colonial America

    Raum, Elizabeth
    Describes disgusting details about daily life in the American Colonies, including housing, food, and sanitation.
    Book, 2010Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, [2010], ©2010. — 973.2 Ra
  • Explores the history of Dutch colonies in America.
    Book, 2009Minneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, [2009], ©2009. — 974.73 En
  • Nine-year-old Felicity is a spirited girl growing up in Virginia just before the American Revolution. She knows she's supposed to stay quietly indoors doing girly things, but she yearns for the freedom of the outdoors and for the adventure of riding…
    DVD, 2005[United States] : Warner Home Video, [2005], ©2005. — 7.9145 Fe
  • Provides the history of French colonies in America.
    Book, 2009Minneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, [2009], ©2009. — 970.018 En
  • A history of the exploration and colonization of America also provides activities related to the daily lives and social customs of the settlers and explorers.
    Book, 2006Chicago, IL : Nomad Press, [2006], ©2006. — 973.2 Bo
  • Uses a story about two neighbors, an English girl and a Dutch boy, to introduce information about everyday life in the American colonies for prosperous longtime settlers and poorer new immigrants.
    Book, 2017New York, NY : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2017. — 973.2 Ma
  • In 1724, twelve-year-old Rachel and her friend Sally discover a pirates' hiding place on a deserted island near Charles Town, South Carolina, and they suspect it may be connected to the woman who will soon become Rachel's stepmother.
    Book, 2001Middleton, WI : Pleasant Co. Publications, [2001], ©2001. — FICTION Jon
  • New Beginnings

    Jamestown and the Virginia Colony, 1607-1699

    Rosen, Daniel
    A story of determination, defeat, and finally the triumph of the settlers. "New Beginnings" is illustrated with period photographs, paintings, and drawings. Also included are a glossary and an index.
    Book, 2005Washington, DC : National Geographic, [2005], ©2005. — 975.54 Ro
  • Readers will learn about Pocahontas and the Powhatan Indians.
    Book, 2015New York : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2015. — 975.501 Do
  • A Revolutionary Field Trip

    Poems of Colonial America

    Katz, Susan
    Nineteen poems reveal life in colonial America as seen through the eyes of a teacher and her class when they go on field trips to historic sites from the Revolutionary War era.
    Book, 2004New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2004. — 973.2 Ka
  • Introduces life in colonial Jamestown, Virginia, as seen through the eyes of Sam Collier, John Smith's page, who works hard while wondering if he has the strength to survive in the New World.
    Book, 2006Minneapolis, Minn. : Carolrhoda, [2006], ©2006. — FICTION Ran
  • While working as an indentured servant for a Jamestown glassmaker in 1621, twelve-year-old Merry uncovers a case of sabotage.
    Book, 2000Middleton, WI : Pleasant Company Publications, 2000. — FICTION McD
  • Elizabeth Barker writes to her "friend," -- her diary -- as disease and lack of food further plague the suffering settlers at Jamestown.
    Book, 2001New York : Scholastic, [2001], ©2001. — FICTION Her
  • Color-coded timelines chronologically map out history clearly and precisely; Photos and illustrations supplement well-researched, historical information.
    Book, 2010New York : Gareth Stevens Pub., [2010], ©2010. — 909.097 Sa