colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Focuses mainly on slavery and the slave trade in colonial America.

Chronicles the life of American poet Anne Bradstreet, discussing her childhood in England, arrival in the United States in 1630, interactions with Native Americans and other settlers, experiences as a frontierwoman, and other related topics.

George Washington, worried that his troops are not a match for the mighty British army, is inspired by a poem written to him by Phillis Wheatley, a former slave, who knew what it was like to long for freedom.

Explores the roles of Phillis Wheatley and Thomas Jefferson in shaping African-American literary tradition, discussing how Phillis gained acceptance and freedom by being the first person of African descent to publish a book of poems in the English language in 1773. Discusses the effects of Jefferson's harsh criticism of the poet and her race.

Presents a brief profile of the early colonial women who came to America beginning in the early 1600s describing their importance to early colonial society.

A biography of Phillis Wheatley, a slave in colonial America who became famous as a poet.

Relates the story of a young girl bought as a slave by a Boston family where she later learned to write and became a poet.

A colorful keepsake book for Thanksgiving that is part story book, part workbook. Describes the origins of the holiday and follows its evolution as an American tradition. Includes activities with Thanksgiving themes that include writing, drawing, crafts and recipes.