Horrible Jobs of the Renaissance

by Louise Spilsbury

Book Overview

During the Renaissance, people were pinned into their clothing, even elaborate gowns. Children often had to work as pin makers, a job that paid only about $1 for each 20,000 pins made! Clear--but gross--descriptions of other horrible jobs of the Renaissance will draw readers into the castles of lords and the dung heaps tended by peasants. The historical content supports the social studies curriculum, while sidebars and colorful images augment some...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482403706
• ISBN13: 9781482403701
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8