The Jolly Book of Boxcraft

Posted in Art, Hobbies and Crafts, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Preschool, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on February 29, 2012

According to this book, some of the best toys are being thrown away every day!  Starting with a delightful prose about making fantastic worlds with recycled cardboard, this book shows how to make a variety of toys using boxes, glue, scissors, and a ruler. Black and white photos accompany the instructions.  There are over 40 projects to Read More »

Domesticated Animals

Posted in Animals, High School, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary, Western Civilization on February 24, 2012

Domesticated Animals: Their Relation to Man and to his Advancement in Civilization This book details the impact that animals have had on the work and play of humankind.  Starting with the humble dog, the reader learns about what purposes man had for domesticating beasts and what uses they have come to serve through time. The many Read More »

The Works of Jules Verne

Posted in College Prep, High School, Middle School, Mythology, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on February 23, 2012

Adventure and science- those were the two biggest things that drew me to Jules Verne as a child.  I remember reading Journey to the Center of the Earth and being completely enthralled with the fantasy world that Verne concocted. Even though some of the science in his works have been proven wrong, Verne’s works still Read More »

A Clipart History

Posted in History, Public Domain on February 22, 2012

This site, along with its sister sites, are packed with loads of public domain clip art that you can use for any project you like! A Clipart History has clipart depicting ancient civilizations all the way up to modern times.  You can search any term or browse by categories. Visit the other sites and find Read More »

Richard I by James Abbott

Posted in High School, Literature, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary, Western Civilization on February 22, 2012

King Richard the First, the Crusader, was a boisterous, reckless, and desperate man, and he made a great deal of noise in the world in his day. He began his career very early in life by quarreling with his father. Indeed, his father, his mother, and all his brothers and sisters were engaged, as long Read More »