Shells and Sea Life

Posted in Animals, Nature Studies, Public Domain on October 22, 2012

It is the author’s hope that this little volume may give to many children a better knowledge of the life of mollusks than they would be apt to obtain otherwise, and that even dead and dry shells may awaken trains of thought, and restore, as it were, the life of the creatures which once inhabited Read More »

Mushroom Culture

Posted in Nature Studies, Plants, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on October 16, 2012

This ebook is fairly short and would be fun for a unit study. Learn how mushrooms are cultured, grown, and harvested.  The book also details the various types of common mushrooms, as well as which ones are edible and how to cook them. There are great illustrations of the mushrooms as well as mushroom houses, Read More »

Mythical Monsters

Posted in High School, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Mythology, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on October 16, 2012

Does the written history of man, comprising a few thousand years, embrace the whole course of his intelligent existence? Just in time for Halloween!  This book is not spooky or scary – don’t worry. It is an account of some of the most common creature myths, and an exploration of their origins.  Could dragons really Read More »

Illustrations From The Costume Of China

Posted in Public Domain on October 11, 2012

These illustrations are cropped and edited – ready to use in projects! From the book The Costume of China in the public domain.  

On The Trail: An Outdoor Book For Girls

Posted in High School, Hobbies and Crafts, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Scouting And Survival, Upper Elementary on October 8, 2012

Why do boys get to have all the fun?  On The Trail is a book about forestry and survival that is just for girls! Great illustrations show how to make shelters, track animals, read the constellations, and much more. Download On The Trail from archive.org.