Camping on the St. Lawrence
Posted in American History, Literature, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on May 20, 2013
In this story I have endeavored to take my young readers to one of our noblest rivers, and not only to make them share in the stirring experiences which are to be had on its waters, but also to make them feel something of the power of the wonderful history of those who first looked Read More »
The Children Of Odin
Posted in Humanities, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Mythology, Upper Elementary on April 30, 2013
Here are the matchless tales of All-Father Odin, who crosses the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard and sacrifices his right eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom; of Thor, whose mighty hammer defends Asgard; of Loki, whose mischievous cunning leads him to treachery against the gods; of giants, dragons, dwarfs and Read More »
The Boy Travellers
Posted in Culture, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Science, Upper Elementary on April 23, 2013
A Civil War soldier turned journalist, turned world traveller, Thomas Knox was a man that knew adventure. Are you familiar with The King and I? Well – Knox actually knew the king of Siam intimately and taught him many things about American education. He is mentioned in the book Anna and the King of Siam Read More »
The Dance: Historic Illustrations Of Dancing
Posted in Elementary, High School, Hobbies and Crafts, Middle School, Public Domain on March 26, 2013
Dancing, music and poetry were inseparable. Dancing is the poetry of motion, and its connection with music, as the poetry of sound, occurs at all times. In our own day musical themes are marked by forms originally dance times, as waltz time, gavotte time, minuet time, etc. Dance is probably one of the most underestimated Read More »
The Quadrupeds of North America
Posted in Animals, High School, Middle School, Public Domain, Science, Upper Elementary on March 21, 2013
Amazing illustrations and descriptions of quadrapeds (four-legged animals) that are common to North America by none other than J. W. Audubon himself! Each species has a detailed illustration, synopsis of it’s looks, and a description of it’s habits and where it can be found. Download The Quadrupeds of North America from archive.org.
