Cavalcade of America: Annie Oakley
Posted in American History, High School, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on July 30, 2012
Annie Oakley was one of the most famous women of the Wild West. Her shooting skills won her a top billing in Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West show. Over at my blog, I am sharing a short unit study about Annie Oakley in celebration of her birthday in August. Check out all the links, books, Read More »
Pacific History Stories
Posted in American History, High School, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary, Western Civilization on July 25, 2012
The stories of Balboa, Magedan. Cabrillo, Drake, the Discovery of Gold, the Bear-Flag Republic, and others are interesting on account of the human and heroic side of the adventures. Written for “the middle grades”, this history reader details the explorations and adventures that occurred on the Western coast of North America, along the Pacific Ocean. Read More »
The Heroic Life of Abraham Lincoln: The Great Emancipator
Posted in American History, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on July 25, 2012
A short (64 pages) book that covers the major aspects of Abraham Lincolns life, this book has amazing illustrations! 4 color pictures, along with several more black and white illustrations make this book great for younger children. They would also look great in your projects about the Civil War! Download The Heroic Life of Abraham Read More »
Stories Of Our Mother Earth
Posted in Geology, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on July 23, 2012
Children want to know the relation existing between things in the world about them. I am thoroughly convinced also that they are capable of understanding many of the processes involved in the shaping of the earth, but because of the idea that the subject is too difficult, or from lack of proper familiarity with nature Read More »
When Mother Lets Us Keep Pets
Posted in Animals, Hobbies and Crafts, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary on July 16, 2012
This fun reader gives simple rules that children can learn and follow in order to learn how to take care of different kids of pets. Children can read about rabbits, dogs, fish, birds, and other common household pets. Even chickens are included! You can download When Mother Lets Us Keep Pets from Google Books in pdf Read More »
