The colonial period after the arrival of the Europeans to the Americas up until the American Revolution was one of hardship, exploration, and enormous progress. This fascinating title looks at this important time as it examines the Jamestown Settlement, the plight of the failed Roanoke Colony, the Salem Witch Trials, and the exploits of the country's earliest explorers and cartographers. Using skillfully drawn maps and easy-to-read text, this book clarifies the transformation that took place during this pivotal period and helps students to appreciate the historic implications of these fundamental changes.