Life on a Plantation

Historic Communities

by Bobbie Kalman

Describes the plantations that existed in the southern United States into the nineteenth century, examining what life was like for the owners of these large farming communities, their children, and the slaves

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Childrens

32 pages, Library Binding

First published September 1, 1996

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

[Autumn T · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book includes beautiful drawings, photos, and art from the plantation. Good amount of information, and it was perfect for older and younger readers. :)