The Blacksmith (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780778707479)

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

Author: Bobbie Kalman
ISBN-10: 0778707474
ISBN-13: 9780778707479
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2001
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 10.98h x 7.82w x 0.34d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 58192 / Blacksmith


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 10/01/2002 pg. 146