Colonial Days: Discover the Past with Fun Projects Games Activities and Recipes (American Kids in History Series)

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Over 40 fun hands-on projects and activities from the days ofcolonial America Spend a year with the Mayhews a family living in the Massachusettscolony of 1732. Ten-year-old Nathan and his twelve-year-old sister Sarah are eager to share all the fun and adventure--and the hardwork--of their daily lives. Along the way theyll show you how toplay games make toys and crafts and perform lots of interestingand challenging everyday activities. Churn your own butter and whip up a batch of tasty Maple Creamtreats. Write with a quill pen you can make yourself learn how todip candles and play popular games like Jackstraws Crack the Egg and Sheep Over the Fence. Colonial Days is filled with interesting historical information andfun facts about growing up in days gone by. Discover howdifferent--and how similar--life was for American kids in history.