Turn of the Century: Eleven Centuries of Children and Change (Paperback) by Ellen Jackson

from librarianlou

Jackson describes the first day of each century from 1000 to 2000 through the eyes of a "typical" child. On the two page spread, she includes eyeopening facts like: In 1000, books are very valuable. Most people have never seen one. Most people never handle money. In 1600, barbers cut hair but the...

from gabrielshorn

I love that each century is presented from a child's perspective! My four year old is fascinated, wondering what each child's life is like!

from librarianlou

Jackson describes the first day of each century from 1000 to 2000 through the eyes of a "typical" child. On the two page spread, she includes eyeopening facts like: In 1000, books are very valuable. Most people have never seen one. Most people never handle money. In 1600, barbers cut hair but the...

from gabrielshorn

I love that each century is presented from a child's perspective! My four year old is fascinated, wondering what each child's life is like!