The Wonder Book of Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Posted in Geology, Lower Elementary, Public Domain on August 4, 2013
What a fun introduction to geology and the Earth sciences! 30+ tales of famous volcanoes and earthquakes! Including: Krakatoa Stromboli Vesuvius San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 The fable of Atlantis Chapters are also included that describe different forms and events having to do with earthquakes and volcanoes. Learn about lava, seaquakes, mud volcanoes, and more. Read More »
Our Little Cousin Series
Posted in Culture, Geography, Lower Elementary, Public Domain, Upper Elementary on July 4, 2013
Geography readers about children around the world These very simple readers tell about life in different countries through a child, or children, that live there! Some of the information may be out of date, but they would make great additions to a country study or a history course. Here are the ones I could find Read More »
An Introduction to the History of Science
Posted in High School, History, Public Domain, Science on June 2, 2013
The history of science should be given a larger place than at present in general history; for, as Bacon said, the history of the world without a history of learning is like a statue of Polyphemus with the eye out. The history of science studies the past for the sake of the future. It is a Read More »
The English Lakes
Posted in Nature Studies, Public Domain, Science on May 20, 2013
A while back ago I posted a series of books called Beautiful England. They are descriptive little tomes with paintings of the structures and lands of England. I was pleased to find that Project Gutenberg had added another title from the series – this one covering the famous lakes of the country. Download The English Read More »
The Boy Travellers
Posted in Culture, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Public Domain, Science, Upper Elementary on April 23, 2013
A Civil War soldier turned journalist, turned world traveller, Thomas Knox was a man that knew adventure. Are you familiar with The King and I? Well – Knox actually knew the king of Siam intimately and taught him many things about American education. He is mentioned in the book Anna and the King of Siam Read More »
