Hawkins Electrical Guide, Volumes 3-9

Posted in Applied Math, College Prep, High School, Hobbies and Crafts, Home Economics, Middle School, Public Domain, Technology, Upper Elementary on December 23, 2011

Yesterday I shared a gem of electrical knowledge- Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One.  I was intrigued by the book and wondered if the other books in the series were available. I am pleased to say that I found volumes 3-9!  Volume 2 seems to mysteriously vanished since its publication in 1916.  If I happen to Read More »

Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One

Posted in Applied Math, College Prep, High School, Hobbies and Crafts, Home Economics, Middle School, Public Domain, Technology, Upper Elementary on December 22, 2011

Hot off the e-book press from gutenberg.org, Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One is an impressive compilation of electrical knowledge. From the introduction: This book, or “Guide,” is so called because it leads or points out the wayto the acquirement of a theoretical and practical knowledge of Electricity. There are several guides, each covering in detail a Read More »

Let’s Raise Pigs

Posted in Animals, Applied Math, Hobbies and Crafts, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on October 23, 2011

This fun little book combines information about pigs with a conversation about starting a small hog operation.  Written for children in elementary school, it has lots of examples of real living math and science. It also has cute illustrations and even a couple of worksheets to fill out while providing theoretical problems and choices you Read More »