Lords Of The World (Carthage and Corinth)

Posted in Ancient History, High School, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on November 26, 2012

The year 146 B.C. was an annus mirabilis in the development of Roman dominion. Of course it had long been a foregone conclusion that Carthage and Corinth must fall before her, but the actual time of their overthrow was made all the more striking by the fact that both cities perished in the same year, and that both were Read More »

Half Hours With The Mammals

Posted in Animals, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on November 22, 2012

Another collection of nature stories, this time about mammals. These short chapters, designed to be read in under a half hour, are very detailed and would work great for notebooking.   There are plenty of great illustrations. Some of the information on dinosaurs and ancient beasts might be out of date, but they could be Read More »

Half Hours With The Lower Animals

Posted in Animals, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on November 19, 2012

In the following readings the story of lower animal life has been presented on broad lines, divested of technicality, and at almost every step supplemented by forceful and explanatory illustrations as ocular aids to the reader. Discover the life inside a drop of water, crustaceans, worms, insects, and more all in half-hour reading increments! This Read More »

Myths And Legends Of Ancient Greece And Rome

Posted in Ancient History, Middle School, Mythology, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on November 10, 2012

In appearance, the gods were supposed to resemble mortals, whom, however, they far surpassed in beauty, grandeur, and strength; they were also more commanding in stature, height being considered by the Greeks an attribute of beauty in man or woman. They resembled human beings in their feelings and habits, intermarrying and having children, and requiring Read More »

The Butterfly Book

Posted in Animals, College Prep, High School, Middle School, Public Domain on November 10, 2012

Beginning with the basics of anatomy, life cycle, and diet, this book covers all the aspects of studying, classifying, and collecting butterflies. “What hand would crush the silken-wingèd fly, The youngest of inconstant April’s minions, Because it cannot climb the purest sky, Where the swan sings, amid the sun’s dominions? Not thine.”  -Shelley You have Read More »