A Popular Handbook of the Birds of the US and Canada
Posted in Animals, College Prep, High School, Middle School, Nature Studies, Public Domain on March 16, 2012
Of all the classes of animals by which we are surrounded in the ample field of nature, there are none more remarkable in their appearance and habits than the feathered inhabitants of the air. This book is very detailed and suitable for older children. Each entry contains an illustration. Use this for nature studies or as Read More »
Stories from Greek Tragedians and Comedians
Posted in High School, Literature, Middle School, Mythology, Public Domain, Upper Elementary, Western Civilization on March 13, 2012
English re-tellings of classic Greek tales written by Alfred J. Church. Some of the stories included: The Battle of Salamis The Buried Treasure The Story of Antigone The Girl of Andros Download Stories from the Greek Comedians from archive.org. Download Stories from the Greek Tragedians from gutenberg.org.
King Alfred
Posted in College Prep, Elementary, High School, Middle School, Public Domain, Western Civilization on March 12, 2012
Alfred the Great figures in history as the founder, in some sense, of the British monarchy. I have to admit that I don’t know much about Alfred the Great (reigned 871-899). Like Charlemagne did before him, Alfred brought religious and educational rebirth to his country of Wessex. He fought off invasions by the Vikings and 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 »
