Woodworking books for boys

Posted in High School, Hobbies and Crafts, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on September 19, 2011

Carpentry is the oldest of the arts, and it has been said that the knowledge necessary to make a good carpenter fits one for almost any trade or occupation requiring the use of tools. The hatchet, the saw, and the plane are the three primal implements of the carpenter. The value is in knowing how Read More »

First Book of Drawing

Posted in Art, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on September 14, 2011

This simple book approaches drawing techniques through providing simple illustrations in which the students are to study and copy.  Starting with simple lines, each illustration grows in difficulty and technique. This book would be great for printing out the black and white illustrations and coloring them to use in projects.  There are several pages of Read More »