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Weary Work and Lousy Leisure


Book Description


What did people use sheep ankle bones for? What did "fish cutters" do to earn one dollar? What was life like for a "chimney sweep?" Using dramatic photos and illustrations, this book explores the fascinating history of child labor and family entertainment.

Book Information
PublisherHeinemann-Raintree
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages48
ISBN-10141091870X
ISBN-13978-1410918703
Publication Date01/15/2007
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About John Townsend (Author) : John Townsend is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of John Townsend include Bigfoot and Other Mysterious Creatures (Crabtre... more
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