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Great Colonial America Projects You Can Build Yourself!

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From colonial fashions and trades to biographies on key historical figures such as Captain John Smith and Thomas Jefferson, this interactive guide blends engaging activities with facts and trivia about early America. Encouraging readers to explore the daily lives of early colonists, common household items are used for such activities as rug braiding, candle making, weather forecasting, and various Native American games. A colonial time line, common terms used in early American life, and a directory of famous historic sites is also included.

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Introduction to U.S. history of the Colonial period, with projects to help readers in their understanding.

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From colonial fashions and trades to biographies on key historical figures such as Captain John Smith and Thomas Jefferson, this interactive guide blends engaging activities with facts and trivia about early America. Encouraging readers to explore the daily lives of early colonists, common household items are used for such activities as rug braiding, candle making, weather forecasting, and various Native American games. A colonial time line, common terms used in early American life, and a directory of famous historic sites is also included.

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About the Author

Kris Bordessa is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in more than 50 publications, including FamilyFun, Nick Jr. Family Magazine, and Parenting. She is the author of Team Challenges: Group Activities to Build Cooperation, Communication, and Creativity. She lives in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780977129409
Author:
Bordessa, Kris
Publisher:
Nomad Press
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Handicraft
Subject:
History - United States/Colonial & Revolutionary
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - History - General
Subject:
Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
Subject:
CRAFTS & HOBBIES / General
Subject:
Activity Books - General
Subject:
United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods
Subject:
United States Social life and customs.
Subject:
Children s-People and Cultures
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Build It Yourself series
Publication Date:
20060801
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 4 to 7
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
10 x 8 x 0.32 in 0.71 lb
Age Level:
09-12
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"Synopsis" by , Introduction to U.S. history of the Colonial period, with projects to help readers in their understanding.
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From colonial fashions and trades to biographies on key historical figures such as Captain John Smith and Thomas Jefferson, this interactive guide blends engaging activities with facts and trivia about early America. Encouraging readers to explore the daily lives of early colonists, common household items are used for such activities as rug braiding, candle making, weather forecasting, and various Native American games. A colonial time line, common terms used in early American life, and a directory of famous historic sites is also included.
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