"The book furnishes a concise account of the history and
growth of English literature from the earliest times to the present day. It lays special emphasis on literary movements, on the essential qualities that differentiate one period from another, and on the spirit that animates each age. Above all, the constant purpose has been to arouse in the student an enthusiastic desire to read the works of the authors discussed. Because of the author's belief in the guide-book function of a history of literature, he has spent much time and thought in preparing the unusually detailed Suggested Readings that follow each chapter."
Click here.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
The Child's Day/Project Gutenburg
A very nice wholesome health studies book for early elementary from 1912. Teaches basic hygiene and good health practices. Also includes some basic anatomy. Book has comprehension questions for each unit.
Click here.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Woodside or, Look, Listen, and Learn/Project Gutenberg
"Now for the dear, dear country,
Its trees and meadows fair,
Its roses, cowslips, violets,
Whose sweetness fills the air.
"'Tis there we hear the music
Of lark's and blackbird's song,
And merry little finches,
Singing the whole day long."—C. H.
Very sweet story book about children who visit their grandfather at the farm. Along the way they learn about nature. A very wholesome science type reader for the warmer months with references to scripture as well.
Click here.
Famous Men of the Middle Ages by John H. Haaren and A.B. Poland
The introduction mentions that this book is written for elementary school. It covers European history years 476-1492.
Click here.
Homeschool review
Also available at The Baldwin Project, and as an audiobook here. Google books has a copy here.
Click here.
Homeschool review
Also available at The Baldwin Project, and as an audiobook here. Google books has a copy here.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Geographical Twins Series by Lucy Fitch Perkins/Project Gutenberg
Geographical Series
THE DUTCH TWINS PRIMER. Grade I.
The Eskimo Twins . Grade II.
The Dutch Twins . Grade III.
The Japanese Twins . Grade IV.
The Swiss Twins . Grade IV.
THE FILIPINO TWINS. Grade V.
THE IRISH TWINS. Grade V.
THE ITALIAN TWINS. Grade V.
THE MEXICAN TWINS. Grade V.
The Scotch Twins. Grade VI.
The Belgian Twins Grade VII.
The French Twins . Grade VII.
Historical Series
THE CAVE TWINS. Grade IV.
The Spartan Twins . Grade V.
THE COLONIAL TWINS OF VIRGINIA. Grade VI.(CurrClick has it for sale as a download)
THE AMERICAN TWINS OF 1812. Grade VI.
THE PIONEER TWINS. Grade VI.
THE AMERICAN TWINS OF THE REVOLUTION. Grade VII.(CurrClick has it for sale as a download)
The Puritan Twins . Grade VII.
Supplemental:
Original 1922 Lucy Perkins The Twins Series paper dolls
Paper dolls of Friends Around the World
The Story of Mankind/Project Gutenberg
History for later elementary. Click here. Skip the first section if you would rather avoid the evolution theory. HT to Love2Learn who mentioned that they were using this book as a complement to Hillyers History of the World.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Home Geography(Science) for Primary Grades/Project Gutenberg
Click here. This textbook covers science for lower grades. Take a peek, this is nicely done with questions and poems throughout.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Character Education Books/Project Gutenberg
Very cute books for early childhood.
The Goop Directory Audio version here.
More Goops and How Not to Be Them Audio version here.
HT to Creative Frugality.
A Child's Story Garden/Munseys
Wonderful short stories with a high moral tone, a few stories based on Bible heroes. These would be wonderful to read to younger children, and fairly easy to read for a fourth or fifth grade reader. Click here.
The United States' Spelling Book, With Appropriate Reading Lessons/19th Century Books
After a quick scan of this book, I'm quessing this spelling book would cover spelling for early elementary through about sixth grade. Click here.
The Scripture Guide : Being a Familiar Introduction to the Study of the Bible/19th Century Books
Friendly well written introduction to reading the Bible in story form - Uncle Austin teaches his nephews. Click here.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Free Easy to Read Online Picture Books
Beautifully illustrated and written by Marilyn Scott Waters of the Toymaker.com, a folded paper toy store. Click here.
She is also offering some free paper toys.
HT to In Beauty and In Grace.
She is also offering some free paper toys.
HT to In Beauty and In Grace.
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