Monday, December 31, 2007

19th Century World Maps(1840's) and Geography/Google Books


This old Geography book is useful in sections, mostly for the maps. Look how different Europe was in the 1840's. If you are doing a study of this time period, there are some nice maps in An Easy Introduction to Geography, published in 1840. There is coverage of other areas which can be still be used such as early American History.

A Compilation of Children's Literature for Teachers/Google Books

A large compilation of children's literature sectioned off into categories, beginning with nursery rhymes and ending with Poetry. Edited with notes, introductions and bibliographies, published by Rand McNalley in 1921. Click here. Reading suggestions for each grade level are explained here in section 4.

Nature Study in Elementary Schools: A Manual for Teachers/Google Books


A nice nature study month by month for the first four grades. Click here.

Evan-Moor Educational Books/Google Books

Listings for 288 Evan-Moor educational books. View full pages without advertising bar by clicking on HTML view(bottom of sidebar at links). These are not in public domain, but free to read. Not downloadable.

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Out and All About(Animal and Nature Stories)/Google Books


Didactic story book about nature and animals. Elementary level, grade 3 and up(estimate). Click here.

The Child's History of Jerusalem/Google Books


Nice historical Bible study for grades four through early middle school(estimate). Click here.

A Child's Coloured Scripture Book/Google Books


Large writing, looks as if appropriate for ages 4-8 or grades K-2.Click here.

The Child's Coloured Gift Book/Google Books

1867 didactic picture book about everyday life around town with large writing - I'm guessing K-2nd grade or ages 4-8. Click here.

The Child's Scripture Book with Questions and Answers/Google Books


Appears to be appropriate for third grade and up. Click here.

The Children's Book of Divinity or Grandmamma's Stories About Bible Doctrine/Google Books


No pandering to self esteem here. Grannie is tough, and she talks a lot about sin. I'm guessing this is Anglican as it was published in London. Read section two to determine if the doctrine fits your faith. Click here.

Monday, December 17, 2007

Everyday Number Stories/Google Books


Terrific illustrations for early math through about 5th grade. The word problems get progressively harder and include mixed fractions, something that my son is covering in his 5th grade Rod & Staff math curriculum. This book makes a wonderful extra practice book for him. I'll also be using it for my daughter when she gets older. Click here.