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The Woodworkers (Colonial People) (Book/ Paperback)

Product Overview

In colonial times, everything was made from natural materials such as wood. Tools, furniture, containers, building materials, wheels, and carriages were all crafted by expert artisans such as the cooper, carpenter, wheelwright, and the tradesmen who built houses. In The Woodworkers, children will learn about:

• the role of the woodworkers in the colonial community


• the many types and uses of items made by each woodworker


• tools and other implements used by the woodworkers


• how the wood was selected, cut, and prepared


• the education and chores of the apprentices

About the Author(s)

Widely recognized by educators as the author of more than 800 quality children’s curriculum-based books, Bobbie Kalman has created many of Crabtree Publishing’s most popular series. Considered one of the leading non-fiction writers for children on historic communities in North America and the life of the early pioneers, Bobbie is also well respected for her many popular series on animals and life science. Bobbie holds degrees in English, Psychology, and Education. She has taught at both the elementary and secondary level and has also worked as an educational consultant with several publishing companies.