The Blacksmith

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

The blacksmith was a very important craftsman in colonial times. He made items from iron that were used in the home and on the farm and also made tools used by other tradesmen. Blacksmiths also made horseshoes and shod horses. This book brings the smithy to life through beautiful illustrations, detailed diagrams, and clear explanations. The Blacksmith introduces children to:
• the importance of the blacksmith in a community
• how the smithy was organized
• tools and household implements made by the blacksmith
• how a horse was shod
• the education of the blacksmith
• the work the blacksmith did for other craftsmen
• an introduction to other metalworkers, such as the founder

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978-0-7787-0747-9
$1.50
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 3
Age Range 8 - 11
Dewey 682.09
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level 5.9
Guided Reading Level O
Subjects Social Studies
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2002
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8.5 x 10.75
Graphics
BISACS JNF025190, JNF011000, JNF061000
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Author: Bobbie Kalman

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