Betty Crocker’s Cookbook for Boys and Girls

Posted in Home Economics, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Science, Upper Elementary on October 26, 2011

What better sign of independence and responsibility is there in life than knowing how to cook your own food?  Children that help in the kitchen from an early age learn important lessons.  Not only do they learn applied science and mathematics, but also where their food comes from and the best way to serve it. Read More »

The Art of Keeping Chickens

Posted in Animals, High School, Home Economics, Middle School, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on October 24, 2011

If you are looking for a great 4-H project or a way to supplement your income, keeping chickens and selling their eggs and meat would be feasible with just a small section of property. Chickens that are free-range are all the hype nowadays, and you can make money from selling farm-fresh eggs. These books will Read More »

The Child’s First Picture Book

Posted in Art, Kindergarten, Preschool, Public Domain, Reading on October 24, 2011

There are picture books, and then there are superb picture books.  This little volume has gorgeous illustrations and accompanying text that allows parents to discuss with their children what they see. The pictures would be perfect clip-art for projects on paper or online.  The bold colors and simple lines make this picture book great for Read More »

Duck Identification Book

Posted in Animals, High School, Life Skills, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on October 23, 2011

Hunters, naturalists, and bird enthusiasts in general will enjoy this booklet produced by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.  The public domain book can be used in a variety of ways. From the book: Recognizing the species of ducks and geese can be rewarding to birdwatchers and hunters— and the ducks. Hunters can contribute to Read More »

Let’s Raise Pigs

Posted in Animals, Applied Math, Hobbies and Crafts, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on October 23, 2011

This fun little book combines information about pigs with a conversation about starting a small hog operation.  Written for children in elementary school, it has lots of examples of real living math and science. It also has cute illustrations and even a couple of worksheets to fill out while providing theoretical problems and choices you Read More »