Raggedy Andy Stories

Posted in Kindergarten, Literature, Lower Elementary, Preschool, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on January 15, 2012

Who doesn’t love the adorable Raggedy Ann and her brother Raggedy Andy?  Andy here has his own book, full of adventurous stories. With full-color illustrations children are sure to love these timeless tales!  Stories include: HOW RAGGEDY ANDY CAME THE NURSERY DANCE THE SPINNING WHEEL THE TAFFY PULL THE RABBIT CHASE THE NEW TIN GUTTER Read More »

In The Days of Giants

Posted in High School, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Mythology, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on January 9, 2012

In this book of Norse myth, we have 16 tales that are very well-written and form a series.  Reading about Asgard and Midgard has never been so enthralling! The illustrations are few, and black and white drawings.  However, they are very detailed and would make great coloring pages and additions to a notebook. Published in Read More »

Animated Cartoons

Posted in Art, High School, Hobbies and Crafts, Math, Middle School, Public Domain, Technology, Upper Elementary on January 9, 2012

Edwin George Lutz brings us another artistic book, this time detailing the origin and making of animated cartoons. From the early days of flip books to the beginning of motion pictures using celluloid film, this book is perfect for kids who are interested in animation and cartooning. Download Animated Cartoons from archive.org. The hardcover book Read More »

The Wonder Book of Railways, For Boys and Girls

Posted in American History, High School, Hobbies and Crafts, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Technology, Upper Elementary on January 8, 2012

A beautifully illustrated book for the train enthusiast!  The color plates are amazing- they would make great clip art for projects.  The book is public domain! The book details how trains and their systems work.  250+ pages. Download The Wonder Book of Railways from Archive.org. More resources: Trains At Work Every Boy His Own Mechanic Read More »

First Spelling Book

Posted in Lower Elementary, Public Domain, Reading, Spelling, Upper Elementary on January 4, 2012

This leveled grader is meant to be used for elementary students in grades 1-4.  It starts with simplistic words and oral lessons and progresses through more difficult spelling lists. The book has black and white illustrations on most pages until you get to the more advanced lessons. Download First Spelling Book from archive.org. More resources: Read More »