Trains At Work

Posted in American History, Hobbies and Crafts, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Public Domain, Technology, Upper Elementary on January 17, 2012

For the younger students who love all things trains!  This picture book packed full of information and visuals. 100+ pages, published in 1953- now in the public domain! Download Trains At Work from archive.org. More resources: The Wonder Book of Railways, For Boys and Girls Superman Old Time Radio Show Every Boy His Own Mechanic Read More »

Boy Blue and His Friends

Posted in Kindergarten, Literature, Lower Elementary, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on January 15, 2012

This is a book of short stories for the youngest readers,—stories about old friends, which they can easily read themselves. Here they will learn why Mary’s Lamb went to school, what the mouse was looking for when he ran up the clock, why one little pig went to market, how one little pig got lost, Read More »

Raggedy Andy Stories

Posted in Kindergarten, Literature, Lower Elementary, Preschool, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on January 15, 2012

Who doesn’t love the adorable Raggedy Ann and her brother Raggedy Andy?  Andy here has his own book, full of adventurous stories. With full-color illustrations children are sure to love these timeless tales!  Stories include: HOW RAGGEDY ANDY CAME THE NURSERY DANCE THE SPINNING WHEEL THE TAFFY PULL THE RABBIT CHASE THE NEW TIN GUTTER Read More »

In The Days of Giants

Posted in High School, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Mythology, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on January 9, 2012

In this book of Norse myth, we have 16 tales that are very well-written and form a series.  Reading about Asgard and Midgard has never been so enthralling! The illustrations are few, and black and white drawings.  However, they are very detailed and would make great coloring pages and additions to a notebook. Published in Read More »

Animated Cartoons

Posted in Art, High School, Hobbies and Crafts, Math, Middle School, Public Domain, Technology, Upper Elementary on January 9, 2012

Edwin George Lutz brings us another artistic book, this time detailing the origin and making of animated cartoons. From the early days of flip books to the beginning of motion pictures using celluloid film, this book is perfect for kids who are interested in animation and cartooning. Download Animated Cartoons from archive.org. The hardcover book Read More »

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