united states

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united states

Woods runner

From his 1776 Pennsylvania homestead, thirteen-year-old Samuel, who is a highly-skilled woodsman, sets out toward New York City to rescue his parents from the band of British soldiers and Native Americans who kidnapped them after slaughtering most of their community. Includes historical notes.

Colonial America

from Jamestown to freedom
Details the struggles and adversaries faced by the first Europeans to cross the Atlantic and settle in America, and describes the challenges faced by the 104 settlers in Jamestown.

Vietnamese-American heritage

Exciting adventures appear at every turn as children are introduced to Vietnam's varied geography and see how the people of Vietnam live, work and play. Children learn why many Vietnamese people immigrated to America and about the traditions they keep alive in the United States.

Mexican-American heritage

Exciting adventures appear at every turn as children are introduced to Mexico and learn about the country's interesting landscape, history, and culture, as well as life for Mexican Americans.

Jewish-American heritage

Exciting adventures appear at every turn as children are introduced to the history of Jewish Americans, their journey to America and Jewish traditions they observe. The program also covers the geography of Israel and the lives of Jews living there.

Charley Skedaddle

During the Civil War, a twelve-year-old Bowery Boy from New York City joins the Union Army as a drummer, deserts during a battle in Virginia, and encounters a hostile old mountain woman.

UXL encyclopedia of U.S. history

A collection of alphabetically-arranged entries from R to S covering major events, people, and places in U.S. history.

UXL encyclopedia of U.S. history

A collection of alphabetically-arranged entries from K to M covering major events, people, and places in U.S. history.

UXL encyclopedia of U.S. history

A collection of alphabetically-arranged entries from E to G covering major events, people, and places in U.S. history.

UXL encyclopedia of U.S. history

A collection of alphabetically-arranged entries from H to J covering major events, people, and places in U.S. history.

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