Unit 18: Colonialism Picture Books

List of Picture books to go with Unit 18 of Big Ideas through History which covers Colonial Americas, East India Trading Companies, The Scramble for Africa, and Indonesians.

See additional resources for Unit 19: Revolutions of a Different Kind and recommended general resources

Purchase Unit 19 of the Big Ideas through History program

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I have not read all of these books and there is a wide range of levels. I suggest thoroughly researching the appropriateness of each book for your situation before sharing with your children.


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Section 43:
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Indian Castes
Section 53:
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Section 54:
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The Scramble for Africa
Peoples XVIII:
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Indonesians
Portuguese Colonies in the Americas
French Colonies in the Americas
Controlling Florida: Colonization to Statehood
Racing to Colonize the New World
David Livingstone: Deep in the Heart of Africa
Indonesia: A Question and Answer Book
Indonesian Children’s Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales
Indonesian Fables of Feats and Fortunes
Balinese Children’s Favorite Stories