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 settlers Games were often used as an important tool in teaching children how to behave in society. Games from Long Ago shows how games played a role in teaching morality, such as the board game "Errand Boy" which taught the value of hard work. Games featured include:

-- parlor games, word and guessing games, and classroom games

-- games of skill such as ring-taw, shuttlecock, and shinny

-- board games, such as checkers and backgammon