Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Bobbie Kalman's Early Settler Life Series is an institution. This popular collection of books is used in schools and public libraries across the country. The hardships and the joys of the people who built this land are portrayed on every page of The Early Settler Life Series. Their experiences can enrich students' lives. By knowing who built this country, students can come to know and understand themselves and their heritage.
Synopsis
Dunking for apples, music, dancing, parties, and holidays - the early settlers worked hard but they still had time for many of the pastimes we still enjoy today. Neighbors often lived a long way away so settlers especially enjoyed social activities like paying a call on friends. Other simple pleasures included: - fun at home with the family - meeting neighbors at church - parties and picnics after work bees - Easter, Thanksgiving, Hallowe'en, Christmas, and New Year - the pleasures of fishing, hunting, and swimming - children's games: hoops, marbles, hopscotch - indoor activities: silhouettes, shadow games