When Mother Lets Us Make Toys

Posted in Hobbies and Crafts, Kindergarten, Preschool, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on August 7, 2012

I just keeping finding more and more of these great hobby books!  This week I will be sharing several more titles from the “When Mother Lets Us” series. Today we have When Mother Lets Us Make Toys.  This book contains projects that children can make from boxes, spools, fasteners, and glue. Most of the creations Read More »

Annie Oakley TV Comics

Posted in American History, Culture, High School, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on August 1, 2012

While digging for resources to share on my Annie Oakley unit study over on my blog, I came across these great comic books! These are not historically accurate.  They are based off of the TV series of the same name that aired between 1954-1957. They are a fun read and can be used in a Read More »

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 »

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