Colonial Days: Discover the Past with Fun Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes

Colonial Days: Discover the Past with Fun Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes

Over 40 fun, hands-on projects and activities from the days of colonial America<br /> <br /> Spend a year with the Mayhews, a family living in the Massachusetts colony of 1732. Ten-year-old Nathan and his twelve-year-old sister, Sarah, are eager to share all the fun and adventure--and the hard work--of their daily lives. Along the way, they'll show you how to play games, make toys and crafts, and perform lots of interesting and challenging everyday activities.<br /> <br /> Churn your own butter and whip up a batch of tasty Maple Cream treats. Write with a quill pen you can make yourself, learn how to dip candles, and play popular games like Jackstraws, Crack the Egg, and Sheep Over the Fence.<br /> <br /> Colonial Days is filled with interesting historical information and fun facts about growing up in days gone by. Discover how different--and how similar--life was for American kids in history.