Ocean State Libraries

It is the late 10th century, and you are one of a hardy band of young adventurers who plan to sail all the way from Scandinavia to Vinland in North America. Will you survive this arduous voyage in a fragile open boat?

Presents a light-hearted approach to life as a slave in ancient Greece.

Looks through the eyes of the fictional marshal of an imaginary town called Dustville to show what life was like on the Great Plains just after the Civil War.

Brief text, sidebars, labeled illustrations, and humorous cartoons depict life and events during the four years of the Civil War.

Describes life for a medieval knight. This lively, interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character and revel in the gory, dark, horrific side of life throughout important eras in history. --Publisher's description.

Traces the founding of the English colony at Jamestown, its struggle for survival, and its eventual decline.

A humorous look at the Boston Tea Party.

"Get ready . . . you're an Egyptian prince living in a time of turmoil and change. Your father Akhenaten has abandoned the old gods, the priests are unhappy, the people are unhappy. One day all this will be yours, Tutankhamen! Find out all about Tutankhamen's childhood, his rise to power, his mysterious early death, and the famous discovery of his tomb." --

Explains the historical background and events of the Salem witch trails.