--- product_id: 1543245 title: "The New Americans: Colonial Times: 1620-1689 – An Educational Picture Book about European Settlers for Children (Ages 6-10) (The American Story Series, 3)" price: "¥3400" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1543245-the-new-americans-colonial-times-1620-1689-an-educational-picture store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The New Americans: Colonial Times: 1620-1689 – An Educational Picture Book about European Settlers for Children (Ages 6-10) (The American Story Series, 3) **Price:** ¥3400 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The New Americans: Colonial Times: 1620-1689 – An Educational Picture Book about European Settlers for Children (Ages 6-10) (The American Story Series, 3) - **How much does it cost?** ¥3400 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1543245-the-new-americans-colonial-times-1620-1689-an-educational-picture) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This ongoing series introduces our country's history to young readers in an appealing picture-book format. Clear, simple texts combine with informative, accurate illustrations to help young people develop an understanding of America's past and present. The New Americans is the story of the colonists -- the more than two hundred thousand new Americans -- who came over from Europe and struggled to build a home for themselves in a new world. Review: Great read, good illustrations, perhaps a little too comprehensive for a picture book - Overall, great read. Yes, it was a picture book--But do not let that mislead you when purchasing. It has very rich detailed recounts of US History during Colonial era. My 6 year old and 11 year old both enjoyed this. I loved so much about this book that I couldn't give it less than 5 stars. But if I am being brutally honest, I would give it more like 4.5. The reason is this: It does seem to drag on a bit with the conflicts portion. I'm not saying it isn't relevant History. It just sort of became hard for the kids to track all of the different groups at odds and for what purposes. It would have been an easier read if there were maybe 2 or 3 pages dedicated to summarizing some of these conflicts rather than pages and pages discussing individual feuds, battles, massacres, etc between the various religious groups, Native American tribes, the Spanish, the French, the British, the Dutch, the Colonists... Even here I believe I am missing some. We ended up reading about half, skimming about a dozen pages, and then catching the last couple pages so that I wouldn't lose the kids with all the groups at odds with who and at what time and why. Maybe we'll pick it back up again down the road and be able to connect more dots. Review: Best kids history book - I am astounded by how much I love this book. The entire series is phenomenal. Hats off firstly to the artwork. A majority of the images are 18th-century paintings redone in colored pencil to appeal to kids. Secondly, The narrative is slightly encyclopedic in nature but that makes it that much more informative. Long term I know my kids will love it but right now as I read/look with younger kids it is very easy to tell the story of each page. Love the authentic history told through wonderful artwork. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #32,298 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in Children's American Local History #29 in Children's Books on United States Colonial & Revolutionary History #33 in Children's Native American Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 142 Reviews | ## Images ![The New Americans: Colonial Times: 1620-1689 – An Educational Picture Book about European Settlers for Children (Ages 6-10) (The American Story Series, 3) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61A90vc1jEL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read, good illustrations, perhaps a little too comprehensive for a picture book *by C***. on March 7, 2026* Overall, great read. Yes, it was a picture book--But do not let that mislead you when purchasing. It has very rich detailed recounts of US History during Colonial era. My 6 year old and 11 year old both enjoyed this. I loved so much about this book that I couldn't give it less than 5 stars. But if I am being brutally honest, I would give it more like 4.5. The reason is this: It does seem to drag on a bit with the conflicts portion. I'm not saying it isn't relevant History. It just sort of became hard for the kids to track all of the different groups at odds and for what purposes. It would have been an easier read if there were maybe 2 or 3 pages dedicated to summarizing some of these conflicts rather than pages and pages discussing individual feuds, battles, massacres, etc between the various religious groups, Native American tribes, the Spanish, the French, the British, the Dutch, the Colonists... Even here I believe I am missing some. We ended up reading about half, skimming about a dozen pages, and then catching the last couple pages so that I wouldn't lose the kids with all the groups at odds with who and at what time and why. Maybe we'll pick it back up again down the road and be able to connect more dots. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best kids history book *by C***L on September 10, 2021* I am astounded by how much I love this book. The entire series is phenomenal. Hats off firstly to the artwork. A majority of the images are 18th-century paintings redone in colored pencil to appeal to kids. Secondly, The narrative is slightly encyclopedic in nature but that makes it that much more informative. Long term I know my kids will love it but right now as I read/look with younger kids it is very easy to tell the story of each page. Love the authentic history told through wonderful artwork. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Covers an Era Usually Ignored in American History *by M***A on April 25, 2012* For most school children, American Colonial history starts with the founding of Plymouth in 1620 and then fast forwards to 1775 and the beginning of the American Revolution. That is 155 years of important American history that is usually ignored. Fortunately, Betsy Maestro covers this formative period in two books, "The New Americans" and "Struggle for a Continent: The French and Indian Wars". Betsy Maestro is a very clear writer and tells what could be a complicated story in a manner appropriate for young children. In addition, she is as "unbiased" as you could hope for in a book like this. The only downside with this book are the illustrations. I found Giulio Maestro's illustrations to be amateurish and out of scale. But having said that, my nine year old son was fine with Maestro's illustrations. Betsy Maestro's "The American Story" series is really well written. I will be purchasing all of the books in the series. This series does a great job of introducing American history to young children in a throughtful and measured manner. My sense is that in time, this series will become a classic of children's historical non-fiction. Highly recommended. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1543245-the-new-americans-colonial-times-1620-1689-an-educational-picture](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1543245-the-new-americans-colonial-times-1620-1689-an-educational-picture) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-20*