4 M2A - Interdependent Roles in Colonial Times

Explores the daily lives of blacksmiths in colonial America and examines the many tasks they performed in their communities. Outlines several of the techniques and tools used by blacksmiths and includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Explores the daily lives of apothecaries in colonial America and examines how they worked to keep colonists healthy. Outlines several of the techniques and remedies apothecaries used to treat disease and includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

American archaeologists uncover important information about English immigrants who settled on the eastern coastline of North American during the colonial period. Among these colonies was the well-known settlement of Jamestown which grew in "fits and starts," and produced evidence of Native American trading. Archaeologists also learned about the kind of shelters which were built, the food which was eaten, and the goods which were purchased.