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A Pioneer Sampler: The Daily Life of a Pioneer Family in 1840Houghton-mifflin / 1998 / Paperback
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Product DescriptionStep back into the days of the Pioneers in this deftly created tale of history and fiction. The story of the Scottish Robertson family and their struggles and joys in making a home on a backwoods farm is woven throughout with cut-away drawings and chapters that give historical context. Illustrations impart a gentle soul to the family, while highlighting the various aspects of farming, finding a bee tree, making maple syrup and other aspects of pioneer living. 240 indexed pages, softcover.
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Publisher's DescriptionIn an unusual blend of fiction and nonfiction, A Pioneer Sampler chronicles one year in the lives of the Robinson family. Illustrated historical notes enlarge on the social history and describe activities related to the stories, from churning butter to predicting the weather. Young readers are invited to try their hand at these tasks to experience a bit of pioneer life.
Author BioBarbarba Greenwood worked at a historical museum churning butter, spinning thread, and embroidering cloth before writing A Pioneer Sampler. She currently lives in Canada.
Publisher's WeeklySlaughtering hogs, making butter and telling time by the sun are all chronicled
in the life of a pioneer family. PW said in a starred review: "As a resource,
it's a must-have for anyone with even the remotest interest in this period of
American history." Ages 8-12. (Mar.)
Editorial Reviews"Laura Ingalls Wilder meets David Macaulay in this thoroughly engaging book." Publishers Weekly, Starred
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2 of 2 Reviews Showing: Reviewed by Mrs Odette Ouellette (Russell, On,), March 03, 2008I really enjoyed this book.It reminds me a lot of how when we were young how we younster had to work and be a part of the working family. I love the way the author presents each topic. Thanks again Odette Reviewed by Celia Sorensen (Lakeland, FL), July 08, 2005If you loved Little House on the Prairie books, you will love this. At the end of each chapter there are several pages of factual information relating to something in the previous chapter. There are instructions for many easy pioneer projects and crafts. Both my children and I have learned so much about life in the olden days. This is a great home schooling resource that could be used as a family read aloud or unit study. Write a review of A Pioneer Sampler: The Daily Life of a Pioneer Family in 1840 Other Customers Also Purchased
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