Early Artisans (Early Settler Life) [Paperback]

Bobbie Kalman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1983 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Early Settler Life

Bobbie Kalman's Early Settler Life Series is an institution. This popular collection of books is used in schools and public libraries across the country. The hardships and the joys of the people who built this land are portrayed on every page of The Early Settler Life Series. Their experiences can enrich students' lives. By knowing who built this country, students can come to know and understand themselves and their heritage.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This series truly provides a delightful glimpse into the nineteenth century. The illustrations match the stories and are a visual reminder of life in another era. This series of fifteen books is ideal for both Canadian and U. S. pioneer life studies -- Library Materials Guide, Spring 1985

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

Taken from Chapter 8: The shoemaker The early settlers needed sturdy shoes and boots. They had to walk great distances. Shoes were expensive. Sometimes a husband and wife shared one pair of shoes. Some people went barefoot during the hot weather in order to keep their shoes from wearing out. Some shoemakers traveled from house to house. A shoemaker stayed with one family until all the family members had shoes made or mended. It took one day for a shoemaker to make a pair of shoes. Sometimes, the shoemaker lived with a large family for several weeks!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company (February 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865050228
• ISBN-13: 978-0865050228
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,127,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Using this book for teaching, November 18, 2011

By 

Ms. Collins - See all my reviews

This review is from: Early Artisans (Early Settler Life Series) (Hardcover)

I just used this book with my 4th graders this year. I was able to use it to teach the Georgia Performance Standard SS4H3b. I introduced the book in a mini lesson on picture captions the first day. This goes with the informational writing ELA standard. It has so many illustrations that can be useful to integrate the social studies standards in with ELA instruction. I used it the second day in social studies and I chose to read some of the excerpts for the more important artisans. We created a graphic organizer to go along with what we learned. This book incorporates so mant facinating and interesting things inside its pages! I highly suggest this text!

5.0 out of 5 stars great introduction to everyday life in early America, April 15, 2010

By 

Nazani (MidAtlantic) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: Early Artisans (Early Settler Life Series) (Hardcover)

This book packs a lot of information into just 64 pages. Every page is illustrated, using both illustrations from antique publications and photos of reenactors performing farm, household, and manufacturing tasks. Indexed, includes short glossary. Children from 3rd grade through even high school will get an idea of what the world was like before everything was made by machines or overseas. Plenty of young people are featured in the illustrations, including a few children working. A great book to read with your kids before visiting historical sites or museums, also a handy resource for teachers.
Some of the many processes covered are:
glass blowing
harness making
apprenticeship
making musical instruments
spinning and weaving
shoemaking
blacksmithing
printing
bricks and pottery
clock and jewelry making
wagons, sleighs, and carriages