Child Life in Colonial Days


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Reproduction of the original: Child Life in Colonial Days by Alice Morse Earle




Children in Colonial America


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Examining the aspects of childhood in the American colonies between the late 16th and late 18th centuries, this text contains essays and documents that shed light on the ways in which the process of colonisation shaped childhood, and in turn how the experience of children affected life in colonial America.




If You Lived in Colonial Times


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Looks at the homes, clothes, family life, and community activities of boys and girls in the New England colonies.




Colonial Kids


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Gives instructions for preparing foods, making clothes, and creating other items used by European settlers in America, thereby providing a description of the daily life of these colonists.




A Kid's Life in Colonial America


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In the early 17th century, all the world knew of North America came from reports of the earliest European explorers. By the end of the 18th century, the world knew America as the United States—a country whose earliest years were shaped by colonialism. This historical, non-fiction text examines life in Colonial America through the eyes of the kids who lived there. Age-appropriate language takes readers inside the clothes, toys, schools, and ways of life in the 17th and 18th centuries. Fact boxes provide opportunities for additional learning. A glossary and index round out the text, completing a comprehensive learning experience.




Growing Up in Colonial America


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Paints a picture of life of children in the American colonies: daily chores, routines, and play; distinct religious and social attitudes that dictated how children were raised and what they were taught in New England and in the South.




Children in Colonial America


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Illustrates the experience of children who lived in Colonial America. Captivating text, informative infographics, and historical photos make this title a compelling and thought-provoking read for young history lovers.




Colonial Life


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Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.




If You Lived in Williamsburg in Colonial Days


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A different time... A different place... What if you were there? More than 200 years ago, two thousand people lived in the town of Williamsburg, Virginia. If you lived back then... What would your house look like? What games and sports would you play? Would you go to school? What happened when you were sick or hurt? This book tells you what it was like to grow up in colonial days, before there was a United States of America.




Life in Colonial America


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Have you ever wondered what life was like for individuals and families living in Colonial America? Learn about what their days consisted of, what they ate and wore, and more! Primary sources with accompanying questions, multiple prompts, A Day in the Life section, index, and glossary also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.