Hawk Eye

Posted in American History, Culture, Lower Elementary, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on November 5, 2012

Interested in Native American history? This is a beautifully illustrated book that tells the story of Hawk Eye, a young Indian boy. The text is probably geared towards elementary aged children as it reads like a small chapter book. This book is in the public domain! Download Hawk Eye from gutenberg.org

The World Of Fashion Images

Posted in Public Domain, Western Civilization on October 30, 2012

If you love historical dress and fashion, I have some great images to share with you! These beauties come from the public domain book The World of Fashion and Continental Feuilletons.  I have no idea what that last term even means but it sure sounds fancy! There are some great images in this book – all Read More »

The Book of Joyous Children

Posted in Kindergarten, Literature, Lower Elementary, Public Domain on October 30, 2012

In their blithe companionship Taste again, these pages through, The hot honey on your lip Of the sun-smit wild strawberry, Or the chill tart of the cherry; Kneel, all glowing, to The cool spring, and with it sip The Book of Joyous Children. Published in 1902, this is a simple poetry book for children.  However, Read More »

Brave Deeds of Union Soldiers

Posted in American History, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on October 22, 2012

 In these days when even our skies are shadowed by wars and rumors of wars, it is fitting to remember what men and women and children of our blood have done in the past. Daring tales from the Civil War!  You have to love a book where the first story is about“a few naked, shoeless Read More »

Shells and Sea Life

Posted in Animals, Nature Studies, Public Domain on October 22, 2012

It is the author’s hope that this little volume may give to many children a better knowledge of the life of mollusks than they would be apt to obtain otherwise, and that even dead and dry shells may awaken trains of thought, and restore, as it were, the life of the creatures which once inhabited Read More »