The Works of Jules Verne
Posted in College Prep, High School, Middle School, Mythology, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on February 23, 2012
Adventure and science- those were the two biggest things that drew me to Jules Verne as a child. I remember reading Journey to the Center of the Earth and being completely enthralled with the fantasy world that Verne concocted. Even though some of the science in his works have been proven wrong, Verne’s works still Read More »
A Clipart History
Posted in History, Public Domain on February 22, 2012
This site, along with its sister sites, are packed with loads of public domain clip art that you can use for any project you like! A Clipart History has clipart depicting ancient civilizations all the way up to modern times. You can search any term or browse by categories. Visit the other sites and find Read More »
Richard I by James Abbott
Posted in High School, Literature, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary, Western Civilization on February 22, 2012
King Richard the First, the Crusader, was a boisterous, reckless, and desperate man, and he made a great deal of noise in the world in his day. He began his career very early in life by quarreling with his father. Indeed, his father, his mother, and all his brothers and sisters were engaged, as long Read More »
The Adventures of Buffalo Bill
Posted in American History, College Prep, High School, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on February 20, 2012
A fascinating account of one of the most famous western figures of all time, in his own words. Wikipedia says of Buffalo Bill: William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody (February 26, 1846 – January 10, 1917) was a United States soldier, bison hunter and showman. He was born in the Iowa Territory, but lived several years Read More »
When Mother Lets Us Make Candy
Posted in Applied Math, High School, Hobbies and Crafts, Home Economics, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on February 13, 2012
Some of the best science lessons happen in the kitchen. When learning to make candy, you need to know about temperature, measurement, the crystallization of sugar, and much more. This simple book is full of recipes, instructions, and information about making candy. Fudges, taffies, brittles, caramels, fondants, lozenges, and more mouthwatering recipes will have your children begging Read More »
