Creative Commons, Author at Homeschool Base
Homeschool Commons was created to serve as a central juncture for finding free resources to use in personal and commercial ventures.
More information about the Homeschool Commons project can be found here - Home School Creative Commons Resources.
Wilderness Ways
Posted in American History, Animals, Literature, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Reading, Scouting And Survival on March 1, 2012
The following sketches. . .are the result of many years of personal observation in the woods and fields. They are studies of animals, pure and simple, not of animals with human motives and imaginations. Eight compelling stories of wilderness creatures by naturalist William J. Long. Each story is written so as to give children an Read More »
The Jolly Book of Boxcraft
Posted in Art, Hobbies and Crafts, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Preschool, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on February 29, 2012
According to this book, some of the best toys are being thrown away every day! Starting with a delightful prose about making fantastic worlds with recycled cardboard, this book shows how to make a variety of toys using boxes, glue, scissors, and a ruler. Black and white photos accompany the instructions. There are over 40 projects to Read More »
Domesticated Animals
Posted in Animals, High School, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary, Western Civilization on February 24, 2012
Domesticated Animals: Their Relation to Man and to his Advancement in Civilization This book details the impact that animals have had on the work and play of humankind. Starting with the humble dog, the reader learns about what purposes man had for domesticating beasts and what uses they have come to serve through time. The many Read More »
The Works of Jules Verne
Posted in College Prep, High School, Middle School, Mythology, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on February 23, 2012
Adventure and science- those were the two biggest things that drew me to Jules Verne as a child. I remember reading Journey to the Center of the Earth and being completely enthralled with the fantasy world that Verne concocted. Even though some of the science in his works have been proven wrong, Verne’s works still Read More »
A Clipart History
Posted in History, Public Domain on February 22, 2012
This site, along with its sister sites, are packed with loads of public domain clip art that you can use for any project you like! A Clipart History has clipart depicting ancient civilizations all the way up to modern times. You can search any term or browse by categories. Visit the other sites and find Read More »
