A Day In The Life Of A Colonial Silversmith

Kids often learn history as if it were made only by kings, queens, and government officials. This series shows that all people in a community help to create their nation's history. By illustrating how people's lives in the past were similar to and different from our lives today, these books will help young readers gain invaluable historical perspective while also learning how ordinary people shape their communities.

Kids will be fascinated to discover that at a time when there were no banks, silver tableware and other objects were one way people stored their wealth. This useful book explains why silversmiths were so important in Colonial times.