An Introduction to the History of Science

Posted in High School, History, Public Domain, Science on June 2, 2013

The history of science should be given a larger place than at present in general history; for, as Bacon said, the history of the world without a history of learning is like a statue of Polyphemus with the eye out. The history of science studies the past for the sake of the future. It is a Read More »

The Young Craftsman {Popular Mechanics}

Posted in Hobbies and Crafts, Public Domain on May 27, 2013

You are sure to love this resource! Over 450 reprinted projects from Popular Mechanics, What to Make, and other publications These are just great. You can get a lot of ideas for projects to make with the kids, or for the kids to make on their own! Every page is an image from a magazine Read More »

Retro People Clipart

Posted in Public Domain on May 27, 2013

I found these great retro images in a very outdated book all about how people needed to stop hogging the road and drive less or else our economy was going to collapse. So while the book was pretty silly to us today, the clip art inside was great! The book had been checked and marked Read More »

Adventure Tales by Edward Sylvester Ellis

Posted in American History, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on May 23, 2013

Edward Sylvester Ellis – Dime Novel Author The son of a famous hunter, Edward was a school teacher, journalist, and prolific author during the last part of the 1800′s. His works are immeasurable because he wrote under various pseudonyms and pen names. Most of his books and articles were adventure stories for boys and historical biographies. He Read More »

Hansel and Grethel: And Other Stories

Posted in Literature, Lower Elementary, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on May 23, 2013

We grew up hearing about Hansel & Grethel, The Bremen Town Musicians, and The Frog Prince. Read these classics, plus 27 more tales written by the Grimm brothers. Download Hansel & Grethel and Other Stories from archive.org.