The Thirteen Colonies set conveys the excitement of these stories to young people. Beginning with a brief introduction that discusses some of the broad reasons why Europeans came to the New World, both as explorers and settlers, each book's compelling narrative highlights the people, places, and events that were important to the development of each colony.

Through the immigrants' own words and contemporary photographs and illustrations, these inspiring volumes not only tell the story of each immigrant group, but also provide insight on what it means to be an American today.

The six-volume Slavery in the Americas set takes a fresh look at this core subject. The comprehensive books explain the development, practice, and effects of slavery in the Americas to young readers.

From the new set Slavery in the Americas, African Americans during Reconstruction explores this intriguing time in American history more thoroughly.

From the set Slavery in the Americas, Life Under Slavery explores this intriguing time in American history more thoroughly.

 African Americans struggled for a Union victory that would bring them closer to freedom. African Americans during the Civil War explores this intriguoing time in American history.

. From the set Slavery in the Americas, Slave Rebellions explores this intriguing time in American history more thoroughly.

 From the set Slavery in the Americas, The Slave Trade explores this intriguing time in American history more thoroughly.