Young adventurers can imagine traveling to the New World and learn about the settling of America while enjoying activities such as stitching a sampler, pitching horseshoes, making an almanac, churning butter, tying knots, making a corn husk doll, and more. Helpful illustrations explain the step-by-step projects. 200 line drawings.

Laurie Carlson is the author of Westward Ho!, More Than Moccasins, Green Thumbs, and Kids Camp! She has taught preschool, primary grades, and children's art classes.