work

Provides information about the jobs people had during colonial times in America, how they learned the skills they needed, how jobs were chosen, and how modern work compares with that of the colonists.

Discusses hard work, why it is important, and how to benefit and learn from it.

A simple introduction to various jobs in Colonial America, including those performed by blacksmiths, coopers, and shoemakers.

Convinced that what he does all day long is much more difficult than tasks performed by others, a squirrel takes over the activities of a bee, an ant, a robin, and a spider.

Impoverished Vermont farm girl Lyddie Worthen is determined to gain her independence by becoming a factory worker in Lowell, Massachusetts, in the 1840s.

When the animals and vehicles at the farm need more space, Tractor Mac helps build a new barn.

After wishing there were two of him to complete all the items on his "to do" list, Leo discovers that the real problem is not the number of Leos, but the length of the list.

Ahmed rides his donkey cart throughout the city of Cairo, hurrying to finish his work, so he can return home and share his secret with his family.