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As the 13 colonies grew, they prospered with new industries and trade. However, some of these trades, like tanning animal hides, were unpleasant. In fact, from slaves and indentured servants, to mad hatters and risk-taking whalers, jobs in the colonies could be downright horrible! Readers will delight in viewing the colonial world through a different lens while they continue to learn about life in early America. Enhanced by detailed images, the social studies content augments classroom learning through truethough sometimes disgustingfacts and examples of making a living in the 13 colonies.

Horrible Jobs in Colonial Times looks at some of the horrible jobs that some unfortunate people had to do in Colonial countries across the world. Find out more about daily hazards for indentured servants, wig makers, fur trappers, and many others. With fun graphics, colourful illustrations and photographs and a lively text, this is a fascinating look at what poor Colonial people might have had to do for a living.