Elementary Geology

Posted in College Prep, Geology, High School, Public Domain on August 23, 2012

The title of this book includes the word “elementary”, but it doesn’t mean that the book is written for K-6 students. Elementary in this sense means “first things” or the beginning of a study.  This book is made for high school and college students who wish to gain an overview of the principles of geology. Read More »

A Day With William Shakespeare

Posted in Culture, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary, Western Civilization on August 21, 2012

If you could give your students a glimpse into the lives of some of the greatest poets and play-writes that ever lived, they might gain a deeper appreciation for the work such men and women created. Most children’s books about Shakespeare are a retelling of his plays.  This book, however, attempts to retell a day in his Read More »

American History Stories

Posted in American History, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on August 21, 2012

Our family has really been enjoying this series by Mara Louise Pratt.  The series starts with Columbus and the colonization of America and goes through the Civil War. There are 4 volumes, each about 250 pages long.  With great storytelling and plenty of illustrations, these books are great for confident readers.  Or you can read Read More »

Boys’ Book of Model Boats

Posted in Hobbies and Crafts, Lower Elementary, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on August 16, 2012

The author was an ardent boat-builder, and he well remembers how he combed the Children’s Department of the local library in search of a book that would tell him something about boats, and especially for information regarding the construction of models. He found books on model airplanes, toys, electricity, radio, and chemistry, but alas! nothing Read More »

Aunt Charlotte’s History Stories

Posted in American History, Ancient History, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary, Western Civilization on August 13, 2012

Charlotte Mary Yonge was a prolific author during the late 1800′s.  She wrote mostly novels, but also several history books for children. One of those series was her “Aunt Charlotte’s stories” set of books.  They are written in a relaxed, narrative style that is great for reading out loud. Two of those series are the Read More »