Books Written by Lois -- Chronologically
What would life have been like for you as a kid living twenty thousand or fewer years ago? Would you be a farmer? Hunter? Toolmaker? Take a journey into the past to find out! You'll find you have much in common with kids from long ago. Sure, homes and clothes were different but they were just like you. They helped with family chores--just like you. They played with friends and siblings, and they explored their worlds. Travel back in time and learn about the lives of kids just like you.​
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The largest flood by area in the USA occurred in 1913. The Midwest and the East were inundated with constant rain, snow, and, as gas lines burst, flames. Dayton, OH became the symbol of this disaster, much as New Orleans is the symbol of Hurricane Katrina. The residents of Dayton resolved never again to suffer such a disaster. Their heroic response became the model for how we prepare for and recover from natural disasters today.


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Was the City of Gold a real place? Treasure seekers and mystery readers alike will love this action-packed Totally True Adventure. Part of a popular series.

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​Archaeologists rescue skeletons from a construction site. Analysis reveals these were black slaves who worked on the nearby 18th-century Schuyler Farm. The information from this dig along with that from two other slave burial grounds, one in Portsmouth, NH and one in NYC NY, reveal important information about the lives of 18th-century slaves in the North.​ 
A Junior Library Guild Selection and chosen by some states and the Bank Street organization as one of the best books of the year.
​Children of the Past: Archaeology and the Lives of Kids Lerner/Millbrook Press (January 1, 2017) ISBN-10: 151241316X
School Library Journal -- This book is certain to capture and hold readers' attention and help them understand that kids' history is human history.


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Floodwaters and Flames: The 1913 Disaster in Dayton, Ohio Lerner/Millbrook Press (April 1, 2016) ISBN-10: 1467794325​​
Kirkus -- Ample black-and-white photos, document reproductions, and maps as well as fine aftermatter make this a good addition to historical collections anywhere. 
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Totally True Adventures: The Search for El Dorado Random House Books for Young Readers; Dgs edition (April 19, 2016) ISBN-10: 055353614 
Oregon Coast Youth Book Preview Center -- This non-fiction chapter book makes history exciting and accessible for younger readers and features illustrations, photographs, maps, connections, and additional facts about the American countries today.
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Forgotten Bones: Uncovering a Slave Cemetery  Lerner/Millbrook Press Trade (October 1, 2015) ISBN-10: 1467733938
School Library Journal -- A solid choice for libraries that serve middle school students, this title will appeal to some would-be archaeologists and is a great addition to classrooms as well.

​A highly visual tour of daily life in Colonial America shows readers what life was like including smells, bugs, germs, and very uncomfortable clothes!

Listed by the New York Public Library as one of the best books for 2013.

​Ick! Yuck! Eew! Our Gross American History  21st Century (August 1, 2013) ISBN-10: 076139091X
Kirkus -- Riveting as well as enlightening

School Library Journal -- The descriptions of bedbug-infested furniture and clouds of mosquitoes may set some readers scratching. If nothing else, this book should help readers appreciate refrigeration and other processes that keep our food fresh, the wonders of indoor plumbing, and even the humble toothbrush—one look at the mouth full of rotting teeth should send everyone to the bathroom to start brushing. 

American Archaeology: a series of books about historic sites right here in North America. Archaelogists and other scientists have uncovered exciting discoveries about our own past. ​

The Underground Railroad

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American Archaeology Uncovers the Underground Railroad explains mostly 19th-century discoveries along American Slave routes to freedom.
Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark Books (September 2009)
ISBN-10: 0761442677

The Vikings

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American Archaeology Uncovers the Vikings is about the only Viking site ever to be discovered in the Americas.  It is located on Newfoundland, a large island off Canada.
Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark Books (NY) (September 2009)
ISBN-10: 0761442707

The Dutch Colonies

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American Archaeology Uncovers the Dutch Colonies explores 17th Century Dutch sites in North America.
Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark Books (NY) (September 2009)
ISBN-10: 0761442634

The Earliest English Colonies

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American Archaeology Uncovers the Earliest English Colonies highlights 17th Century English sites in North America.
Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark Books (NY) (September 2009)
ISBN-10: 0761442642

The Westward Movement

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American Archaeology Uncovers the Westward Movementis about archaeology at early fort sites and trails.
Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark Books (September 2009)
ISBN-10: 0761442650

Molly Brant: A Legacy of Her Own

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Molly Brant was the Mohawk Indian wife of the powerful Indian trader, Sir William Jonson, who lived in the Mohawk Valley of New York Colony in the 18th century. Molly's story has largely been ignored but by researching the Johnson Papers and records in Canadian archives, we were able to discover and share her important role in history.
Old Fort Niagara Press
​ISBN: 0-941967-18-2
Availalable at www.OldFortNiagara.org, Museum shop

Stories from the Battlefields Series From Capstone Press.
Voices of the American Revolution

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Presents true accounts of five soldiers in the Revolution, including one child and one woman. 
Capstone Press: EDGE BOOKS series STORIES FROM THE BATTLEFIELDS
ISBN: 978-1-4296-4739-7

Voices of World War II

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Presents true accounts of five soldiers including one Japanese and one German
Capstone Press: EDGE BOOKS series STORIES FROM THE BATTLEFIELDS 
ISBN: 978-1-4296-4738-0