Copper Work
Posted in College Prep, High School, Hobbies and Crafts, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on January 16, 2013
In ancient times copper was known as a useful metal, and down through the ages it not only held its own but increased in usefulness. Among its valuable properties may be mentioned toughness and ductility; its toughness enables it to be beaten into thin strong sheets, while its ductility enables it to be drawn out Read More »
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 »
A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales
Posted in High School, Lower Elementary, Mythology, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on January 4, 2013
Children possess an unestimated sensibility to whatever is deep or high, in imagination or feeling, so long as it is simple, likewise. It is only the artificial and the complex that bewilder them. Yes you read that book cover right – it was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, of The Scarlet Letter fame. This is actually Read More »
