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Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the importance of wood in colonial times, describing how trees were cut down and made into lumber and the training of apprentice carpenters, cabinetmakers, coopers, and wheelwrights.
6) The milliner
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the work of the milliner in colonial America, which included gown making, laundering, and lace making, as well as selling sewing supplies and other goods.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
c1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This alphabet book introduces aspects of life in the United States during the colonial period. Topics include games, clothing, and special occasions. Tradespeople, family, and other aspects of community life are explained.
10) The blacksmith
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the tools, activities, and importance of the blacksmith in colonial communities.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
c1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes various aspects of the lives of women and girls during the nineteenth century, including their lack of educational opportunities, restrictive clothing, pastimes, courtship and marriage, and limited employment prospects.
13) Early city life
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the reasons people migrated West, the routes they took, some of the difficulties faced by pioneers, the different ethnic and cultural backgrounds of the settlers, and the building of homes and towns.
15) Pioneer projects
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
c1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents instructions for handicrafts and activities in the spirit of the pioneers, including decoupage, hooked rugs, corn-husk dolls, block and sponge printing, and making a Jacob's ladder.
16) Fort Life
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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