Visiting a Village
Visiting a Village by Bobbie Kalman, published by Crabtree Publishing Company in 1993, is an illustrated exploration of life in early American communities. This 32-page book presents a detailed look at how people lived over two hundred years ago, featuring colorful photographs taken by the author at restored historic villages. The content is designed to engage children, offering insights into early homes, settler communities, clothing, crafts, and leisure activities.
In this edition, readers will discover how settlers collaborated through trade and shared resources, fostering a sense of community. The book introduces various historical figures, such as metal and woodworkers, millers, sawyers, and storekeepers, providing a glimpse into their daily lives and customs. With a focus on the Colonial and Revolutionary periods, Visiting a Village serves as an informative resource for young readers interested in history, lifestyles, and travel.
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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 settlersVisiting a Village is an ideal introduction to understanding the concept of community. Children will learn how the settlers worked together by trading their goods and services with each other. Knowing about what they might see on their first visit to an historic site will help spark a child’s curiosity.In this book, they will meet: — the metal and woodworkers– the miller and the sawyer– the storekeeper
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