Jean Fritz

Describes how the Constitution came to be written and ratified. Also includes the full text of the document produced by the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

A brief biography of the eighteenth-century printer, inventor, and statesman who played an influential role in the early history of the United States.

A biography of the famous American Indian princess, emphasizing her life-long adulation of John Smith and the roles she played in two very different cultures.

Ann Hamilton's family has moved to the western frontier of Pennsylvania, and she misses her old home in Gettysburg. There are no girls her age on Hamilton Hill, and life is hard. But when the Hamiltons survive a terrible storm and receive a surprise visit from George Washington, Ann realizes that pioneer life is exciting and special.

A young Pennsylvania boy takes part in the pre-Civil War anti-slavery activities.

Examines the great wave of European exploration during the fifteenth century which resulted in more accurate maps.

A biography of George the Third, King of Great Britain at the time of the American Revolution.

A brief biography of Patrick Henry tracing his progress from planter to statesman.

Discusses the voyages of Christopher Columbus who determined to beat everyone in the race to the Indies.