How We Are Clothed
Posted in Geography, History, Humanities, Public Domain on September 4, 2012
I am sure that you want to learn all you can about the materials from which your clothing is made. You want to know where they come from, and how they are prepared. In order to learn this, we must, in imagination, visit many parts of our country and many other countries as well. We Read More »
How We Are Sheltered
Posted in Culture, Geography, History, Public Domain on September 3, 2012
This week I will be sharing several “geography readers” from James Franklin Chamberlain. Each one of these books is written for elementary students. How We Are Sheltered combines the interests of culture and geography by telling how different people live, and what kinds of dwellings they live in. Download the 200+ page book, How We Read More »
Elementary Geology
Posted in College Prep, Geology, High School, Public Domain on August 23, 2012
The title of this book includes the word “elementary”, but it doesn’t mean that the book is written for K-6 students. Elementary in this sense means “first things” or the beginning of a study. This book is made for high school and college students who wish to gain an overview of the principles of geology. Read More »
Stories Of Our Mother Earth
Posted in Geology, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Nature Studies, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on July 23, 2012
Children want to know the relation existing between things in the world about them. I am thoroughly convinced also that they are capable of understanding many of the processes involved in the shaping of the earth, but because of the idea that the subject is too difficult, or from lack of proper familiarity with nature Read More »
When Mother Lets Us Keep Pets
Posted in Animals, Hobbies and Crafts, Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary on July 16, 2012
This fun reader gives simple rules that children can learn and follow in order to learn how to take care of different kids of pets. Children can read about rabbits, dogs, fish, birds, and other common household pets. Even chickens are included! You can download When Mother Lets Us Keep Pets from Google Books in pdf Read More »
