Early Schools

Early Settler Life

by Bobbie Kalman

Shows what early schoolhouses were like, describes what lessons children learned, and looks at their games, activities, pranks, and punishments

64 pages, Library Binding

First published February 1, 1982

About the author

Bobbie Kalman is a Hungarian-born children's author and publisher known for educational nonfiction books widely used in schools and libraries. After fleeing Hungary with her family during the 1956 Revolution, she later settled in North America. With backgrounds in English, psychology, and education, she wrote more than 800 books, including “Refugee Child” and several popular curriculum-based series.

Reviews

[Duane]

I found this book to be an excellent source of information on early schooling in this country. It's so full of interesting information and the photos and illustrations are perfect for the subject. A great source of information if you're interested in early schooling. A great book!