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Books in Colonial People series

  • Colonial Women

    Bobbie Kalman, Deanna Brady, Niki Walker

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Offers a close-up look at the life of women living in eighteenth-century America, examining their jobs, education, rights, and home life. Simultaneous.
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  • The Shoemaker

    Ann Heinrichs, Christine Florie

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2010)
    A series that introduces students to the lives of colonial community members in the formative years of the United States, exploring the relationship between those people and their community at large as well as aspects of their everyday lives, responsibilities and social lives as colonial Americans. Includes illustrations, photographs, accessible text, sidebars and activities.
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  • The Blacksmith

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, April 1, 2002)
    The importance of the blacksmith in a colonial community is explained through full-color illustrations and detailed diagrams that bring the smithy to life. This title introduces readers to how blacksmiths made horseshoes and shod horses, the tools and household implements made by the blacksmith, the education of the blacksmith, and more.
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  • A Slave Family

    Bobbie Kalman

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2002)
    Photos and illustrations accompany clear, engaging text to offer glimpses at the many struggles slaves faced during the colonial period while also celebrating the strength found in family ties. Simultaneous.
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  • The Merchant

    Wendy Mead

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Aug. 31, 2013)
    "Explores the life of a colonial merchant and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher.
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  • The Colonial Cook

    Bobbie Kalman, Ellen Brown

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2002)
    Discusses the foods, methods, equipment, and places used by cooks in colonial America.
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  • The Woodworkers

    Bobbie Kalman, Deanna Brady

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, April 1, 2002)
    Woodwork artisans of colonial times are profiled in this look at a time in history when everything was made from natural materials. The authors explain how coopers made items such as barrels and buckets, and what the role of the woodworker was in a community, tools and implements used, and the education and chores of apprentices. Full-color illustrations.
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  • The Milliner

    Bobbie Kalman, Niki Walker

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Feb. 1, 2002)
    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.
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  • The Carpenter

    Burgan Michael

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2012)
    "Explores the life of a colonial carpenter and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher.
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  • The Apothecary

    Christine Petersen, Christine Florie

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2010)
    A series that introduces students to the lives of colonial community members in the formative years of the United States, exploring the relationship between those people and their community at large as well as aspects of their everyday lives, responsibilities and social lives as colonial Americans. Includes illustrations, photographs, accessible text, sidebars and activities.
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  • The Gunsmith

    Wil Mara

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2012)
    "Explores the life of a colonial gunsmith and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher.
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  • The Glassblower

    Christine Petersen

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Explores the everyday life of a colonial glassblower and his responsibilities, social practices, and importance to the community.
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