Every Boy’s Book: A Complete Encyclopaedia of Sports and Amusements
Posted in Hobbies and Crafts, Public Domain on February 5, 2012
Looking for some ideas on games to play? The Every Boy’s Book contains over 800 pages of games, activities, and amusements for children ranging from outdoor sports to science experiments. It contains some classics such as marbles, cricket, and gymnastics. It also has things like acoustics, domestic pets, and a slew of indoor games. Download Read More »
Every Boy His Own Mechanic
Posted in Applied Math, College Prep, High School, Hobbies and Crafts, Life Skills, Middle School, Public Domain, Technology, Upper Elementary on January 30, 2012
Do you have boys at home that love to work with wood, tools, and mechanical parts? Every Boy His Own Mechanic is a book just for them! The book covers woodworking, painting, mixing cement, fixing bicycles, and tons more. With 400+ pages of instructions and illustrations, your boys AND girls will be busy for a Read More »
Sparkie Comic Books
Posted in Hobbies and Crafts, Kindergarten, Literature, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Preschool, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on January 23, 2012
If you have never listened to the old radio show Big Jon & Sparkie then you have missed out on a fun adventure! My middle daughter loves that series. And to her delight, I found these old Sparkie comic books! The first is volume 2 from the series. Sparkie meets King Midas. In volume 4- Read More »
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 »
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 »
