100 Questions About Colonial America: Fantastic Facts & Awesome Adventures

by Abbott Simon, Peter Pauper Press, Inc. (Created by)

Overview

Calling all young historians! Who were the Pilgrims? Where was Jamestown? And why did the colonists say ''enough is enough'' to the British crown?

• Within these pages, young history-lovers can uncover the answers to these questions and dozens more.
• Learn the lowdown on everything from a colonist's day-to-day life to the thrilling events leading right up to the Revolutionary War!
• Loads of fascinating facts, jokes, and kid-friendly illustrations, these kid-friendly books take you on a journey through time to answer all the questions you've ever had . . . including ones you were afraid to ask!
• Sturdy hardcover binding.
• Ages 7 and up.
• 48 full-color pages.
• Book measures 6 inches wide by 9 inches high.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441326164
Publisher:	Peter Pauper Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	100 Questions
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	7 - 11 Years

About the Author

Artist and designer Simon Abbott has been illustrating children's books, games, and stationery for over 15 years. He specializes in bold colors and delightful characters of all kinds. Simon lives and works in Suffolk, UK, with his partner and their 3 boys. When he hasn’t got a pen or paintbrush in his hand, he enjoys music, festivals, running, and ice cream.

Read an Excerpt

WELCOME TO THE NEW WORLD! From the beginning of the 17th century a large number of settlers began to arrive on the shores of America. These people made a dangerous journey over the Atlantic Ocean, to begin a new life in the New World. What were they trying to escape from? How did they get along with the Native Americans? What happened if a Puritan stepped out of line? Why did the settlers fight for freedom and independence from the British? Turn the page and take a close-up look at the colonists’ amazing adventures. Discover the set-backs and successes, the conflicts and the constitution, and the brand-new nation of the United States of America. It’s the trip of a lifetime!