Bird Guide - Public Domain

Posted in Animals, Nature Studies, Public Domain on March 18, 2012

From the preface: The native birds are one of our nation’s most val- uable assets. Destroy them, and in a comparatively few years the insects will have multiplied to such an extent that trees will be denuded of their foliage, plants will cease to thrive and crops cannot be raised. This book has a color Read More »

Even More Bird Books!

Posted in Animals, College Prep, High School, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Nature Studies, Preschool, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on March 18, 2012

There are just too many good public domain bird books! I have been finding more and more great books about birds to share and so I decided to share all the gutenberg.org resources in one post. These gorgeous color illustrations I am using come from a periodical called Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography.  You can Read More »

The First Book of Birds

Posted in Animals, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Nature Studies, Preschool, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on March 16, 2012

Have I got a treat for you!  If you haven’t noticed yet, I have been on a quest to find resources for bird enthusiasts.  The public domain is filled with great books about fowl. And this resource is supreme! Every single page in this book has an amazing illustration on it. And the best part Read More »

A Popular Handbook of the Birds of the US and Canada

Posted in Animals, College Prep, High School, Middle School, Nature Studies, Public Domain on March 16, 2012

Of all the classes of animals by which we are surrounded in the ample field of nature, there are none more remarkable in their appearance and habits than the feathered inhabitants of the air. This book is very detailed and suitable for older children.  Each entry contains an illustration. Use this for nature studies or as Read More »

Stories About Birds

Posted in Animals, Hobbies and Crafts, Kindergarten, Middle School, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on March 15, 2012

If you are doing a unit study on birds or you just have avid bird watchers at home, there is a plethora of books in the public domain for you! These books are great for use in copywork, clip art, and notebooking.  The volumes contain both fictional and scientific stories. Here are just a few Read More »

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