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1776 -1861
During the period between the Revolutionary and Civil Wars in America, several key events unfolded. The yellow fever epidemic of 1793 struck Philadelphia, causing widespread devastation and highlighting public health challenges. The War of 1812 tested American independence against British forces, shaping national identity and foreign relations. Meanwhile, Transcendentalism emerged as a philosophical movement promoting individualism and a connection with nature.
Picture books
The Kite that Bridged Two Nations
True story of a boy whose kites led to the first bridge between the US and Canada
Of Walden Pond: Henry David Thoreau, Frederic Tudor, and the Pond Between
Lyrical story of two neighbors on Walden Pond, representing different threads in early American experiences
I Begin with Spring: The Life and Seasons of Henry David Thoreau
Gentle introduction to Thoreau’s thoughts through his nature journals
Dear Benjamin Banneker
True story of a correspondence between an American scientist and Thomas Jefferson
Chapter books
Fever 1793
Award-winning novel about a girl navigating the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia
A Mind with Wings: The Story of Henry David Thoreau
Novel of Thoreau's life, with historical and personal context
Taking a Stand During the War of 1812: An Interactive Look at History
Choose-your-own-adventure story set during the War of 1812
Non-fiction books
Year of the Horseless Carriage: 1801
Exciting introduction to the world in 1801, including technology, politics, and the arts
Mr. Madison’s War: Causes and Effects of the War of 1812
Exploration of the causes and effects of the War of 1812
You Wouldn’t Want to Sail on a 19th Century Whaling Ship! Grisly Tasks You’d Rather Not Do
Playful introduction to life aboard a whaling ship
Biographies
Activities
Henry David Thoreau for Kids: His Life and Ideas, with 21 Activities
Biography of Thoreau with corresponding activities
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