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 »
Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends
Posted in Ancient History, Culture, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Mythology, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on September 23, 2012
This book is fun, and full of illustrations that are large and would make excellent coloring pages! There is a wealth of delightful imagination in the legends and folk-lore of the Jews of a later period which is almost entirely unknown to children. Some of the stories in this book are from the Scriptures. Some Read More »
A Day With Tschaikovsky
Posted in Art, Culture, Free Use, Music, Upper Elementary, Western Civilization on September 20, 2012
Here is another great “day in the life” book, this time featuring a composer. Read about Tschaikovsky as if you were there in his home, experiencing his life! Tschaikovsky, rousing himself with difficulty from the heavy, almost lethargic sleep of exhaustion into which he nightly falls, gathers his wits together and restores his scattered consciousness Read More »
Beautiful England Books
Posted in College Prep, Culture, Geography, High School, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary, Western Civilization on September 17, 2012
If you have anyone in your family interested in the history of England, they will absolutely love this book series. The volumes entitled Beautiful England each describe one area of the country in a relaxed, conversation-style text and gorgeous illustrations. The focus in these books is mainly on the architectural structures of each area, so Read More »
The Children Of All Lands Stories
Posted in Culture, Geography, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary, Western Civilization on September 9, 2012
Another great set of readers for geography and culture is the Children Of All Lands series. Written primarily by Madeline Brandeis, there are a few titles by other authors. These readers are unique in that they use photographs taken by the author, as well as stock photography from the countries, instead of illustrations. Not all Read More »
