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Step back into 1926 with The House We Live In, a charming elementary school reader that takes young readers on a virtual tour through the very materials that build our homes.
Part of Carpenter's Journey Club Travels series, this book transports students to mines, lumber camps, quarries, and factories—places where the components of everyday homes are made. With vivid descriptions and dozens of black-and-white illustrations, Frank G. Carpenter brings the construction process to life in a way that sparks imagination and adventure.
Written in a way that brings the personal element to the forefront, The House We Live In emphasizes storytelling over textbook-style lessons. Readers are invited to join the Journey Club, where learning becomes an adventure rather than a chore.
This book isn’t just a window into the world of elementary school education in the 1920s—it’s also a wonderfully creative approach to teaching children about the everyday structures around them.
For collectors of vintage educational books or anyone interested in early 20th-century pedagogy, The House We Live In is a delightful piece of history. The engaging stories, combined with the educational journey, make it a timeless addition to any bookshelf.
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