How to Attract the Birds

Posted in Animals, Lower Elementary, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on April 9, 2012

If we realized how carefully and how hopefully our gardens and orchards are scrutinized every spring, and on what details judgment upon them is passed by the sharp-eyed inspectors, we might, so easily, with a little forethought, arrange them to the taste of the home seekers. This book is a narrative on how to attract Read More »

Little Busybodies: The Life of Crickets, Ants, Bees, Beetles, and Other Busybodies

Posted in Animals, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on April 3, 2012

And we who wrote this book? Well, we, too, have been children. We used to climb trees and turn somersaults; why—But that is another story! And we remember so well what it used to be like to have to learn dull things we did not wish to know. So we said to ourselves, as we Read More »

Beowulf Resources

Posted in College Prep, High School, Middle School, Mythology, Public Domain, Reading, Western Civilization on April 2, 2012

Beowulf is our first great epic. It is an epitomized history of the life of the Teutonic races. It brings vividly before us our forefathers of pre-Alfredian eras, in their love of war, of sea, and of adventure. Reading the epic poem of Beowulf gives us a glimpse into the lives of our oldest English-speaking ancestors. Read More »

Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects

Posted in College Prep, High School, Hobbies and Crafts, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Science on March 30, 2012

This is a very academic volume– probably intended for college professors.  But high schoolers should be able to understand the content of this book. The book explains how to classify, catch, and preserve insects.  There are also instructions on how to make collection boxes for various kinds of insects. Besides its obvious use for the Read More »

Bible Story Images

Posted in Bible, Culture, History, Public Domain on March 28, 2012

The folks over at La Vista Church of Christ have made available some great illustrations from old Bible story books. These images are all in the public domain and may be used for any purpose! The collection is arranged by book- but it is not too hard to find what you are looking for. Go Read More »