The Story of Peter Pan

Posted in Literature, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on February 3, 2013

When it was finished—it was built round Wendy as she lay on the ground—Peter knocked solemnly at the door, and Wendy opened it and came out, very pleased and happy. The Lost Boys knelt before her, and begged her to be their Mother, and tuck them in at night-time, and tell them stories before they Read More »

The Natural History Of Cage Birds

Posted in Animals, High School, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on January 16, 2013

An older, but informative collection of information on birds that have been caged and used for pleasure and sport. There are many illustrations (most of them in black and white) of habitats and different bird species. Download The Natural History Of Cage Birds from Gutenberg.org.  

Public Domain Cat Ebooks

Posted in Animals, High School, Literature, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on January 13, 2013

Maybe dogs aren’t your particular cup of tea – and you prefer cats instead. Have no fear, there are plenty of public domain ebooks about cats, kitties, and the like! Cats & Kittens Stories About Cats Kittens and Cats: A Book Of Tales The Little Pussy Cats: What They Did & What They Tried To Read More »

Women Painters Of The World

Posted in Art, College Prep, High School, Hobbies and Crafts, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on January 9, 2013

The author of this book asks a good question – why do all the great painters we study have to be men? Answer – they don’t! There is room in the garden of art for flowers of every kind and for butterflies and birds of every species; and why should anyone complain because a daisy is Read More »

Stories And Rhymes About Dogs

Posted in High School, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading, Science, Upper Elementary on January 6, 2013

Dogs are a longtime favorite topic for children of all ages. Man’s best friend makes his appearance in many great works of literature, as well as rhymes and fun tales to delight the young and old. There are quite a few public domain works that are a compilation of stories and rhymes about dogs. Here Read More »

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