Kalman, Bobbie

Describes how forest mammals live and how they make the forest their home.

Color illustrations and text describe how animals live all over the world today and long ago.

Text and photographs describe how people live in the Arctic community of Rankin Inlet, Canada.

Nineteenth-century stories and poems show life as seen through the eyes of the settlers.

Describes what the early settlers did during their leisure time.

Describes articles made by various artisans for the use of the early settlers.

Presents an illustrated history of tools and gadgets from the home, farm, print shop, mills, and industry.

Examines how mills functioned in early America, discussing their economic and social roles in the community. Photographs illustrate the mechanical aspects of building and operating a mill.

Discusses the food eaten by the early settlers and tells how it was prepared.

Discusses what it was like to live in different regions of the country, the various duties of a housewife, and the social life of the early settlers.