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The New Americans: Colonial Times: 1620-1689

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This ongoing series introduces our country's history to young readers in an appealing picture-book format. Clear, simple texts combine with informative, accurate illustrations to help young people develop an understanding of America's past and present.

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The New Americansis the story of the colonists — the more than two hundred thousand new Americans — who came over from Europe and struggled to build a home for themselves in a new world.

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