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 settlersIn early classrooms, teachers often had limited supplies with which to teach the students. Classroom Games describes the fun and creative activities that teachers in pioneer communities employed to teach students good behavior as well as the three R's. Explore games that made learning fun involving: -- spelling and creative writing-- arithmetic and science-- geography, history, and art-- drama and reciting-- music-- scavenger hunts