Historic Communities S. Series

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 settlersEarly pioneers would travel from far and wide to visit the gristmill for the essential service of having their grain ground. Communities often developed in areas where gristmills had been built. In The Gristmill young readers will find out how the miller produced flour, the staple of life, as well as learn the answers to these questions: -- How does wheat become bread?-- Where was the gristmill located and why was it so crucial?-- What jobs did the miller do?-- What was the source of power that turned the grinding stones?

Colonial Life

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 1992

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 settlersIn Colonial Life, young readers will meet the hardworking people of a colonial community, learn about the importance of family members, and discover the roles that religion and education played in people's lives more than two hundred years ago. They will also learn about: -- how people traveled from place to place-- how they spent their leisure time-- the activities of colonial children at play-- life on a plantation and the sad plight of the slaves

Spanish Missions

by Bobbie Kalman and Greg Nickles

Published 1 October 1996

Describes mission life during the Spanish colonial period in the southwestern United States, the plight of Native Americans and Roman Catholic missionaries, and Spanish missions today.

Victorian Christmas

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 September 1996

Describes the elaborate Yuletide customs of the period between 1837 and 1901, when Queen Victoria ruled Britain, and discusses how these customs were adopted and sometimes changed in the United States during the same period.

Pioneer Projects

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 October 1996

This title is suitable for ages 4-8. It 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.

Games from Long Ago

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 15 March 1995

Examines the different types of games, including outdoor and indoor games, played by children in nineteenth-century North America. Illustrated throughout in colour, a new title in the HISTORIC COMMUNITIES series.

Schoolyard Games

by Heather Levigne and Bobbie Kalman

Published 20 October 2000

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.

Because settler children were expected to help out with chores at home, there was often little time for play. Recess time at school gave children the opportunity to play Schoolyard Games. Colorful illustrations help explain early versions of: -- skipping, hopscotch, and clapping games-- string and hoop games-- group games, hiding games, and ball games-- marbles, tops, and other toys.

Classroom Games

by Heather Levigne and Bobbie Kalman

Published 26 October 2000

This book describes the games children played inside and outside the classroom during colonial times, and explains how the games taught them arithmetic, creative writing, nature study, history, geography, and art.

The Kitchen

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 February 1990

Describes the kitchens of the early settlers and the equipment they contained, as well as techniques for cooking, baking bread, and churning butter.

Visiting a Village

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 12 December 1990

Explains why people became settlers, looks at the work done at the village gristmill, sawmill, general store, and settler home, and describes the jobs of carpenters, coopers, wheelwrights, blacksmiths, and teachers.

A Child's Day

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 31 October 1993

The day-to-day life of children in nineteenth-century North American communities is explored through stories and activities.

Colonial Home

by John Crossingham and Bobbie Kalman

Published 20 October 2000

This book describes the homes, customs, and habits of seventeenth and eighteenth century North American settlers.

Old-Time Toys

by Bobbie Kalman and David Schimpky

Published 1 January 1995

Illustrated with colour photographs, a new title in the HISTORIC COMMUNITIES series which takes a look at toys in the nineteenth century.

Fort Life

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 31 October 1993

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 settlersForts played a vital role in the settlement of the New World and were a means of refuge for soldiers and settlers. The difficult life of the soldier is detailed from the harsh living conditions to the primitive medical care they received. Children will enjoy reading about: -- the different types of fort, including fur and military forts-- the day-to-day lives and businesses of the community of men, women, and children who lived there-- the war of the forts between Fort Niagara and Fort George

19th Century Clothing

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 February 1993

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 settlersReady-made clothing was not always available to the settlers moving westward. Many people dyed, spun, and wove wool and flax to make the cloth from which they sewed their clothes. People worked hard and wore practical clothing. This intriguing book provides young readers with information on: -- different fashions-- how clothes were made-- underwear and footwear-- hairstyles and hats-- how to make your own pioneer outfit

Children's Clothing of the 1800s

by Bobbie Kalman and David Schimpky

Published 15 March 1995

Illustrated with colour photographs, a title in the HISTORIC COMMUNITIES series which looks at children's clothing in the nineteenth-century.

Colonial Crafts

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 October 1991

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 settlersColonial Crafts introduces young readers to the craftspeople who created useful works of art by hand, many of which have lasted more than two hundred years. Children will find out how the artisans learned their trades through many years of apprenticeship, as their masters did before them.Visit the workshops of: -- the wheelwright-- the cooper-- the founder-- the shoemaker-- the milliner-- the gunsmith

Colonial Town: Williamsburg

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 October 1991

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 settlersA Colonial Town: Williamsburg brings 18th century Williamsburg, Virginia to life for young readers. At a time when Virginia was a colony of England, children will witness its founding and restoration, travel down the cobblestone streets, and guess which shop signs represent which shopkeeper.Buildings explored include: -- the Governor's Palace-- the church-- the school-- the Public Gaol-- the apothecary-- the post mill

Travel in the Early Days

by Bobbie Kalman and Kate Calder

Published 20 October 2000

Pioneer Recipes

by Bobbie Kalman, Lynda Hale, and Barbara Bedell

Published 20 October 2000