Games from Long Ago (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780865055216)

Many unusual as well as familiar games from the 19th century are gathered together in Games from Long Ago. An important tool in teaching children how to behave in society, games were often educational and played a role in teaching morality such as the board game "Errand Boy" which taught the value of hard work. Games featured include: - parlor games, word games, guessing games, and classroom games - games of skill such as ring-taw, shuttlecock, and shinny - board games such as checkers and backgammon

Author: Bobbie Kalman
ISBN-10: 0865055211
ISBN-13: 9780865055216
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 03/15/1995
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 10.50h x 8.10w x 0.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 15926 / Games from Long Ago


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1995 pg. 128 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw