south carolina

An introduction to the history, people, land, economy, and government of South Carolina, with photographs, a time line, and a list of things to see and do in the southeastern state.

In Fayette, South Carolina, Popeye's summer gets interesting when he meets Elvis and they discover why strange boats float down the creek.

In 1969, the town of Red Clover, South Carolina, led by an enthusiastic new Latin teacher, supports thirteen-year-old Karlene as she wins her school spelling bee and strives to qualify for the National Bee, despite family problems and a growing desire for romance.

A grandmother tells the tale of Gullahs and their beautiful sweetgrass baskets that keep their African heritage alive.

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of this scenic and varied Southern state.

Describes the history of the South Carolina colony and the daily lives of its people, covering its Native American tribes, the European settlers, early challenges, the Revolution, and statehood, and includes a recipe, activity, time line, glossary, and further reading list.

A biography of the Colonial Francis Marion, who led guerrilla forces against the British in South Carolina during the American Revolution.

Discusses the founding of South Carolina, its daily life in the early years, its role in the American Revolution, its political and social ideology, and its achievement of statehood.

While eleven-year-old Hugh, his family, and his cousin Tom are spending the summer of 1943 on the South Carolina shore to escape the polio epidemic, Hugh uncovers clues that point to a German plot to sabotage a nearby naval base.

Presents a history of South Carolina from its formation in 1670 to 1776 and the growth of the colony and includes detailed maps and timeline.