A Popular Handbook of the Birds of the US and Canada
Posted in Animals, College Prep, High School, Middle School, Nature Studies, Public Domain on March 16, 2012
Of all the classes of animals by which we are surrounded in the ample field of nature, there are none more remarkable in their appearance and habits than the feathered inhabitants of the air. This book is very detailed and suitable for older children. Each entry contains an illustration. Use this for nature studies or as Read More »
Stories About Birds
Posted in Animals, Hobbies and Crafts, Kindergarten, Middle School, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on March 15, 2012
If you are doing a unit study on birds or you just have avid bird watchers at home, there is a plethora of books in the public domain for you! These books are great for use in copywork, clip art, and notebooking. The volumes contain both fictional and scientific stories. Here are just a few Read More »
The Sandman Stories
Posted in Animals, Literature, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Reading, Upper Elementary on March 13, 2012
I couldn’t find much information on William J. Hopkins. He wrote several books for children in the early 1900’s, including the Sandman series. Each of these books are a collection of short, realistic tales about the farm, the sea, and nature. Hopkins uses the narrative method to provide not only entertainment, but also rich lessons Read More »
Wilderness Ways
Posted in American History, Animals, Literature, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Reading, Scouting And Survival on March 1, 2012
The following sketches. . .are the result of many years of personal observation in the woods and fields. They are studies of animals, pure and simple, not of animals with human motives and imaginations. Eight compelling stories of wilderness creatures by naturalist William J. Long. Each story is written so as to give children an Read More »
Domesticated Animals
Posted in Animals, High School, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Upper Elementary, Western Civilization on February 24, 2012
Domesticated Animals: Their Relation to Man and to his Advancement in Civilization This book details the impact that animals have had on the work and play of humankind. Starting with the humble dog, the reader learns about what purposes man had for domesticating beasts and what uses they have come to serve through time. The many Read More »
