David Schimpky Livres

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.

Exploring the diverse landscapes of Peru, this book delves into the unique ecosystems of the selva, sierra, and costa regions. It highlights notable sites like Lake Titicaca and the floating Uros islands, alongside the Amazon River and urban centers such as Lima. The narrative also touches on significant environmental phenomena like El Nino, as well as economic activities including gold mining, fishing, and guano harvesting. Additionally, it features the region's wildlife, including llamas and jaguars, emphasizing the rich cultural and natural heritage of Peru.

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