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Electricity for Boys
Posted in Applied Math, College Prep, Home Economics, Middle School, Public Domain, Technology, Upper Elementary on May 12, 2012
Electricity, like every science, presents two phases to the student, one belonging to a theoretical knowledge, and the other which pertains to the practical application of that knowledge. The boy is directly interested in the practical use which he can make of this wonderful phenomenon in nature. With sections on such riveting topics as how Read More »
Photographic History of the Civil War
Posted in American History, College Prep, High School, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on May 9, 2012
Anyone even slightly interested in the Civil War is going to love these books! Ten, count them- TEN volumes in this series depict the war through thousands of photographs! Along with the photos comes a narrative of the war. Each page is visually interesting! Use these for your notebooking pages and as extra fodder for Read More »
Wonders of the Jungle Books 1 and 2
Posted in Animals, Geography, Kindergarten, Literature, Lower Elementary, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Reading on May 7, 2012
These books were printed as supplementary readers for schools. They have short stories about different animals and people of the jungle. The images are great for using as clip art! The reading level of these books is probably 1st-2nd grade. Download the books from gutenberg.org: The Wonders of the Jungle The Wonders of the Jungle Read More »
The Story of the Pony Express
Posted in American History, High School, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on May 4, 2012
An account of the most remarkable mail service ever in existence, and its place in history. A short ebook about the events that led up to the formation of the Pony Express, as well as it’s short life. Download The Story of the Pony Express from gutenberg.org Pony Express Map! Right-click and save this map Read More »
The Underground Railroad
Posted in American History, College Prep, High School, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on May 3, 2012
Thou shall not deliver unto his master the servant that has escaped from his master unto thee. -Deuteronomy 23:16 Written by William Still– an abolitionist and conductor of the Underground Railroad- this book is a collection of stories and narratives of the struggles and triumphs slaves had while attempting to escape to freedom. Modern history Read More »
