Poplar Forest Research Bibliography for Students
Most books and videos available through libraries or through Poplar Forest’s Museum Shop.
Thomas Jefferson-General Information
- Adler, David A. A Picture Book of Thomas Jefferson. 1990.
- Barrett, Marvin. Meet Thomas Jefferson. 1967,1989.
- Bober, Natalie S. Thomas Jefferson, Man on a Mountain. 1988.
- Bruns, Roger. Thomas Jefferson. World Leaders Past and Present Series. 1986.
- Giblen, James Cross. Thomas Jefferson: A Picture Book Biography. 1994.
- Santrey, Laurence. Thomas Jefferson.1985.
Poplar Forest-Specific References
- "Jefferson’s Retreat Comes Back to Life." National Geographic. March 1999.
- Mays, Sheryl Kingery. Explore Poplar Forest: Thomas Jefferson’s Retreat. 2000.
Archaeology
- Duke, Kate. Archaeologists Dig For Clues.1997.
- Samford, Patricia and Ribblett, David. Archaeology for Young Explorers. 1995.
Architecture
Glenn, Patricia Brown. Discover America’s Favorite Architects. 1996.
Slavery-General
- Kent, Deborah. African Americans in the Thirteen Colonies. 1996.
- Lester, Julius. To Be a Slave. 1968.
- Nardo, Don. Braving the New World. 1995.
- Pinkney, Andrea Davis. Dear Benjamin Banneker. 1994.
- Silverman, Jerry. Slave Songs. 1994.
- Sisson, Mary. The Gathering Storm. 1997.
Period Paperback Activity Books
- Carlson, Laurie. Colonial Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in the New World. 1997.
- Copeland, Peter F. Early American Crafts and Occupations Coloring Book. 1994 .
- Copeland, Peter F . Early American Trades Coloring Book. 1980.
- Kalman, Bobbie. Colonial Crafts. 1992.
- Kalman, Bobbie. Colonial Life. 1992.
- Kalman, Bobbie. Games From Long Ago. 1995.
- Kalman, Bobbie. Home Crafts. 1990, 1993.
- Kalman, Bobbie and Schimpky, David. Old Time Toys. 1995.
- Kalman, Bobbie. Tools and Gadgets. 1992.
- Tierney, Tom. Colonial and Early American Fashions. 1999.
- Tierney, Tom. American Family of the Federal Period Paper Dolls in Full Color. 1988.
- Tierney, Tom. Fashions of the Regency Period Paper Dolls. 1996.
- Tierney, Tom. Thomas Jefferson and His Family: Paper Dolls in Full Color. 1992.
Period Games and Activities at Poplar Forest’s Museum Shop
| Clay Marbles |
Weaving Cards |
| Wooden Dice |
Old Fashioned Sewing Cards |
| Jawharp |
Slate/Pencil |
| Whirligig |
Cup & Ball Toy |
| Dominos |
Tabletop Nine Pins |
| Cards |
Tin Whistle |
| Cornhusk Doll Kit |
Battledore and Shuttlecock |
| Colonial Loom |
Rolling Hoop |
| Mancala |
My First Knitting/ My First Crochet |
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