Bobbie Kalman Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

Candid photos showcase the diverse lives of Canadian families, highlighting the nation's foundation on immigration. The updated edition includes current facts and statistics, providing a compelling look at Canada’s multicultural identity. It also addresses significant issues concerning the Native peoples, presenting these topics with sensitivity and depth.

Candid photographs showcase the diverse cultures of India, illustrating life in villages and cities, as well as the challenges of unemployment and poverty. The revised edition incorporates updated facts and statistics, enhancing the accessible text that explores Indian customs and daily experiences. This engaging portrayal offers a comprehensive look into the country's unique social fabric.

Featuring a wealth of illustrated information, this dictionary covers a diverse range of topics related to colonial life, including architecture, trades, and daily activities. Readers will explore colonial houses, the workings of a plantation, various craftsmen and their tools, as well as shops and services like apothecaries and wigmakers. It's designed to be an engaging resource for readers of all ages, making it a valuable addition to any library.

This book is intended for ages 6-12. The largest land-dwelling mammals on Earth, elephants are in danger of becoming extinct! This book details: both the African and Asian habitats of these animals; the stages of the elephant life cycle; the social structure of elephant herds; how habitat loss, war, and poaching have contributed to the endangerment of elephants; and what people are doing to help save them from extinction.

The book delves into the plight of mountain gorillas, exploring the factors that have led to their endangered status, such as habitat loss, poaching, and disease. It highlights the importance of conservation efforts and the role of local communities in protecting these majestic creatures. Through compelling narratives and factual insights, it emphasizes actionable steps individuals and organizations can take to support gorilla preservation, fostering a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of wildlife and human impact on the environment.

Exploring the livelihoods of 18th century colonial communities, this collection by Bobbie Kalman delves into various occupations and daily activities that shaped life during this era. Each book presents a vivid portrayal of the skills and trades practiced, highlighting the resilience and resourcefulness of the people. Through engaging narratives and illustrations, readers gain insight into the historical context and the diverse ways individuals contributed to their communities, making it an informative and captivating resource for understanding colonial life.

Introduces the traditional daily life of the Native people who lived on the Great Plains of North America.

The book showcases a diverse collection of recipes inspired by early pioneer homes, highlighting culinary traditions from British, French, German, Italian, Mexican, and Chinese immigrants. It includes special sections dedicated to African-American and Native American dishes, making it a rich resource for exploring various cultural cuisines. With step-by-step instructions, safety rules, and helpful tips, the beautifully illustrated pages are complemented by full-color photos, enhancing the cooking experience for readers.

In the 1800s, people in many countries were poor, starving, persecuted, or without land. The unsettled North American west offered the opportunity for a new life. Who Settled the West? looks at the people who made the west their new home as well as the people who already lived there.

Prosperous families of the 1800s loved to surround themselves with lavish, beautiful objects creating Christmas traditions that are still carried on today. Victorian Christmas shows how the traditions of decorating the evergreen tree, gift-giving, Christmas caroling, and even jolly old St. Nick were started and embraced during the Victorian era. Full color.

Focusing on musical instruments, this ABC book provides an accessible introduction to various instruments, detailing their history and playing techniques. Each entry offers insights that make learning about music engaging and informative for readers of all ages.

The book delves into the contrasting lifestyles of plantation owners in their grand homes and enslaved individuals in the quarters, highlighting the stark disparities in their daily lives. It examines the labor in cotton, rice, and tobacco fields while also showcasing the customs and festivals that defined life on the estate. Richly illustrated in full color, it provides a comprehensive look at this infamous era in American history, shedding light on both the opulence and the harsh realities of plantation life.

The general store served as a vibrant hub in past communities, filled with enticing aromas of pickles, coffee, and spices, alongside the bright colors of fabrics and gadgets. This book features colorful photos and illustrations that capture the essence of these stores, highlighting their role as vital meeting places for townsfolk to make deals, share gossip, and connect with friends. Full of life and nostalgia, it celebrates the social and cultural significance of the general store in everyday life.

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 settlersChildren's Clothing of the 1800s shows readers how children dressed in the 19th century and how the early settlers were masters of recycling by passing clothes down from child to child, darning them, or using them to make other things like rag rugs. Beautiful full-color photos and illustrations show: -- how both boys and girls dressed at different ages -- the "breeching" of boys at 3 or 4 years of age -- the elaborate layers of undergarments worn by young girls -- clothes for play and fancy fashions of the day

The toys that settler children enjoyed were quite different from the action figures and video games that young people play with today. Until the mid-1800s, most children's toys were homemade, often whittled from a chunk of wood on a winter's night. Later, toymakers in North America began to create a wide variety of toys, from rocking horses to porcelain dolls to automated coin banks to magic lanterns. Old-Time Toys shows young readers the wonders of nineteenth-century playthings, photographed from leading toy museums around the country.

Examines the clothes and accessories worn by 19th century men, women, and children in North America

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 the old days the kitchen was the center of family activity. Here the settles ate their meals, played games, and told stories with only the fireplace and a few candles for warmth and light. In The Kitchen, young readers will take a close look at the early fireplace and the tools and utensils surrounding it.Domestic chores described include: -- baking bread-- making butter-- preserving food-- washing clothes

Tells the story of the hundreds of uses of water.