| The General Store Contributor(s): Kalman, Bobbie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0865054622 ISBN-13: 9780865054622 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1996 Annotation: In yesterday's communities, the general store was a place where townsfolk could enjoy the wonderful aromas of pickles, coffee, candies and spices and thrill to the bright colors of new fabrics and nifty gadgets. Colorful and lively photos and illustrations show that it was also an important meeting place where deals were made, gossip was exchanged, and friends stopped to chat. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Daily Activities - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers |
| Dewey: 973 |
| LCCN: 96026737 |
| Lexile Measure: 940 |
| Series: Historic Communities (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.45" W x 10.72" (0.30 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 15927 Reading Level: 6.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 settlers Young readers will discover why towns often sprang up around The General Store which was the heart of the community. Goods were bought and traded, local news was reported, and people met to discuss weather, crops and gossip. Lively photos and interesting text feature: -- items sold such as food, clothing, and farm equipment -- the role of the storekeeper who was also the postmaster, banker, and lawyer -- forms of payment used and the system of record keeping |