Synopses & Reviews
Bobbie Kalman's acclaimed Historic Communities Series provides a close-up view of how people lived more than two hundred years ago. Colorful photos, many taken by Bobbie Kalman herself at restored historic villages across the country, help support the fascinating information. Children will have fun learning about:
-- early homes and the settler community
-- what people wore and the crafts they made
-- how settlers made their living
-- how they spent their leisure time
-- the values, customs, and traditions of the early settlers
Pioneer Projects presents many authentic crafts with step-by-step instructions for children and parents using materials that are easy to find. Safety rules and helpful hints are included. Children will learn how to make:
-- braided rugs
-- preserves
-- stitched crafts
-- homemade toys such as a Jacob's Ladder
Synopsis
The early settlers were the first recyclers and often had to make out of used materials whatever they could not buy. Pioneer Projects presents many authentic activities with step-by-step instructions for children and parents outlining the materials needed and how to use them. Safety rules and helpful hints show children how to make: - braided rugs - preserves - stitched crafts - homemade toys, such as a Jacob's Ladder