Author: Faye Gardner
Publisher: Evans Brothers
ISBN: 9780237529062
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Family Scrapbook features the memories and photographs of real life grannies. Lively narrative text is supported by a wide range of photographs which feature anything from contemporary adverts to pictures of the grandma's with their own parents and grandparents. Toys & Fun in the 1940s & 1950s looks at the games children played and the popular toys of that era.
Toys and Fun in the 1940s and 50s
Author: Faye Gardner
Publisher: Evans Brothers
ISBN: 9780237529062
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Family Scrapbook features the memories and photographs of real life grannies. Lively narrative text is supported by a wide range of photographs which feature anything from contemporary adverts to pictures of the grandma's with their own parents and grandparents. Toys & Fun in the 1940s & 1950s looks at the games children played and the popular toys of that era.
Publisher: Evans Brothers
ISBN: 9780237529062
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Family Scrapbook features the memories and photographs of real life grannies. Lively narrative text is supported by a wide range of photographs which feature anything from contemporary adverts to pictures of the grandma's with their own parents and grandparents. Toys & Fun in the 1940s & 1950s looks at the games children played and the popular toys of that era.
Plastic Novelties and Toys of the '40s, '50s, and '60s
Author: Jean Rossi
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764314407
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Once sold inexpensively in five and dime stores, novelties and toys made of colorful, durable polystyrene plastic are eagerly sought by collectors today. Showcased are holiday related and other items made by the major manufacturers, including E. Rosen, Irwin, and Knickerbocker. Features chubby Santas, bunnies, roosters, Valentine hearts and figures, Halloween pumpkins, witches, and many more. Collector tips and current values included.
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764314407
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Once sold inexpensively in five and dime stores, novelties and toys made of colorful, durable polystyrene plastic are eagerly sought by collectors today. Showcased are holiday related and other items made by the major manufacturers, including E. Rosen, Irwin, and Knickerbocker. Features chubby Santas, bunnies, roosters, Valentine hearts and figures, Halloween pumpkins, witches, and many more. Collector tips and current values included.
Shopping in the 1940s
Author: Rebecca Hunter
Publisher: Evans Brothers
ISBN: 9780237529031
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
'Family Scrapbook' features the memories and photographs of real life grannies. Lively narrative is supported by a wide range of photographs which feature anything from contemporary adverts to pictures of the grandma's with their own parents and grandparents.
Publisher: Evans Brothers
ISBN: 9780237529031
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
'Family Scrapbook' features the memories and photographs of real life grannies. Lively narrative is supported by a wide range of photographs which feature anything from contemporary adverts to pictures of the grandma's with their own parents and grandparents.
Going on a Journey in the 1930s and 40s
Author: Faye Gardner
Publisher: Evans Brothers
ISBN: 9780237529048
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
'Family Scrapbook' features the memories and photographs of real life grannies. Lively narrative is supported by a wide range of photographs which feature anything from contemporary adverts to pictures of the grandma's with their own parents and grandparents.
Publisher: Evans Brothers
ISBN: 9780237529048
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
'Family Scrapbook' features the memories and photographs of real life grannies. Lively narrative is supported by a wide range of photographs which feature anything from contemporary adverts to pictures of the grandma's with their own parents and grandparents.
Seeing Life in the 1940s & 50s through the eyes of a Nebraska Child
Author: Darlene Hill
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1640829385
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
This book was written by a great-grandma who wants to leave to her children the memories she has of her childhood. The book tells about the house she was born in, the church she attended, and the school she went to. It also tells about how the house was heated, how the laundry was done, growing a garden so there would be food through the winter, and living through the blizzard of 1948 and '49. She also tells about how her great-grandpa settled in Greeley County and how he built his farm up from scratch and also helped build and then teach the first country school for many miles around. You get to see what a Charlie Brown Christmas was like back then. She tells about sewing on her mom's sewing machine and getting her finger sewed. Also she tells about how kids kept busy back then. How she rode the steam engine train to Fullerton and spent a week in the big city of Grand Island. The story ends for now at her graduation from high school in 1959.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1640829385
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
This book was written by a great-grandma who wants to leave to her children the memories she has of her childhood. The book tells about the house she was born in, the church she attended, and the school she went to. It also tells about how the house was heated, how the laundry was done, growing a garden so there would be food through the winter, and living through the blizzard of 1948 and '49. She also tells about how her great-grandpa settled in Greeley County and how he built his farm up from scratch and also helped build and then teach the first country school for many miles around. You get to see what a Charlie Brown Christmas was like back then. She tells about sewing on her mom's sewing machine and getting her finger sewed. Also she tells about how kids kept busy back then. How she rode the steam engine train to Fullerton and spent a week in the big city of Grand Island. The story ends for now at her graduation from high school in 1959.
The Butlins Girls
Author: Elaine Everest
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 144729551X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
A warm and comforting read, set against the nation's favourite holiday camp, from bestselling author of The Woolworths Girls 'Molly Missons gazed around in awe. So this was Butlin's. Whitewashed buildings, bordered by rhododendrons, gave a cheerful feeling to a world still recovering from six years of war. The Skegness holiday camp covered a vast area, much larger than Molly expected to see.' Molly Missons hasn't had the best of times recently. Having lost her parents, now some dubious long-lost family have darkened her door - attempting to steal her home and livelihood... After a horrendous ordeal, Molly applies for a job as a Butlin's Aunty. When she receives news that she has got the job, she immediately leaves her small home town - in search of a new life in Skegness. Molly finds true friendship in Freda, Bunty and Plum. But the biggest shock is discovering that star of the silver screen, Johnny Johnson, is working at Butlin's as head of the entertainment team. Johnny takes an instant liking to Molly and she begins to shed the shackles of her recent traumas. Will Johnny be just the distraction Molly needs - or is he too good be to be true?
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 144729551X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
A warm and comforting read, set against the nation's favourite holiday camp, from bestselling author of The Woolworths Girls 'Molly Missons gazed around in awe. So this was Butlin's. Whitewashed buildings, bordered by rhododendrons, gave a cheerful feeling to a world still recovering from six years of war. The Skegness holiday camp covered a vast area, much larger than Molly expected to see.' Molly Missons hasn't had the best of times recently. Having lost her parents, now some dubious long-lost family have darkened her door - attempting to steal her home and livelihood... After a horrendous ordeal, Molly applies for a job as a Butlin's Aunty. When she receives news that she has got the job, she immediately leaves her small home town - in search of a new life in Skegness. Molly finds true friendship in Freda, Bunty and Plum. But the biggest shock is discovering that star of the silver screen, Johnny Johnson, is working at Butlin's as head of the entertainment team. Johnny takes an instant liking to Molly and she begins to shed the shackles of her recent traumas. Will Johnny be just the distraction Molly needs - or is he too good be to be true?
Classic Toys of the National Toy Hall of Fame
Author: Scott G. Eberle
Publisher: Running Press
ISBN: 9780762435654
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the yo-yo to the hula hoop to the Frisbee®, Slinky®, Barbie®, and so many more, the classic toys honored in the National Toy Hall of Fame bridge all generations with the most basic of joyous endeavors: play! Regardless of one's age, this book will hold a special place in everyone's heart, as the toys inside not only bring back happy memories for the older generations, but they are still being enjoyed today. This deluxe package is a vibrant celebration of America's favorite playthings, brimming with exciting color photography and delightful text that capture the essence and evolution of our country's most beloved toys.
Publisher: Running Press
ISBN: 9780762435654
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the yo-yo to the hula hoop to the Frisbee®, Slinky®, Barbie®, and so many more, the classic toys honored in the National Toy Hall of Fame bridge all generations with the most basic of joyous endeavors: play! Regardless of one's age, this book will hold a special place in everyone's heart, as the toys inside not only bring back happy memories for the older generations, but they are still being enjoyed today. This deluxe package is a vibrant celebration of America's favorite playthings, brimming with exciting color photography and delightful text that capture the essence and evolution of our country's most beloved toys.
Family Christmas in the 1940s and 50s
Author: Faye Gardner
Publisher: Evans Brothers
ISBN: 9780237533830
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Takes the reader back through time to celebrate Christmas in the 1940's and 50's. This book describes games, songs, books and food and encourages the reader to recreate some of the fun through a variety of activities from making cards and decorations to baking cakes.
Publisher: Evans Brothers
ISBN: 9780237533830
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Takes the reader back through time to celebrate Christmas in the 1940's and 50's. This book describes games, songs, books and food and encourages the reader to recreate some of the fun through a variety of activities from making cards and decorations to baking cakes.
History 1
Author: Rhona Whiteford
Publisher: Folens Limited
ISBN: 1843037564
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Provides teachers with a ready-made resource of the images needed for a complete theme, together in the photo book, big book or cards. This work includes themes taken from the QCA History scheme of work for each year group and can be used with the 'dual year' approach too. The activities provide a creative cross-curricular approach to history.
Publisher: Folens Limited
ISBN: 1843037564
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Provides teachers with a ready-made resource of the images needed for a complete theme, together in the photo book, big book or cards. This work includes themes taken from the QCA History scheme of work for each year group and can be used with the 'dual year' approach too. The activities provide a creative cross-curricular approach to history.
Australia Remember When
Author: Bob Byrne
Publisher: UNSW Press
ISBN: 9781742234564
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Remember grabbing a copy of the late edition afternoon paper from the paper boy? Watching a Graham Kennedy skit on TV? Did you buy a 45rpm single or a 33rpm album at your local record shop? And play it on your record player? If you answered yes to any of these questions chances are you are part of the Baby Boomer generation. How time has flown! It all seems just like yesterday. Take a pleasantly sentimental trip down memory lane with Bob Brown as he shows us bits of Australia we've forgotten, identities and landmarks we loved and let him remind us that some of the best things about Australia haven't changed.
Publisher: UNSW Press
ISBN: 9781742234564
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Remember grabbing a copy of the late edition afternoon paper from the paper boy? Watching a Graham Kennedy skit on TV? Did you buy a 45rpm single or a 33rpm album at your local record shop? And play it on your record player? If you answered yes to any of these questions chances are you are part of the Baby Boomer generation. How time has flown! It all seems just like yesterday. Take a pleasantly sentimental trip down memory lane with Bob Brown as he shows us bits of Australia we've forgotten, identities and landmarks we loved and let him remind us that some of the best things about Australia haven't changed.