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A History of Kansas ~ Free eBook

10 Jan 202214 Jul 2022
A History of Kansas by Anna E. Arnold is a free public domain eBook that goes perfectly with our free Kansas state unit. The book was originally published by the…
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Alabama History Notebook ~ Free

13 Apr 202028 Jun 2022
To date, we have posted state unit studies for twelve states. It is often difficult to track down student resources for each state. Not so in the case of Alabama!…
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Poems of American History {Free eBook}

24 Sep 201828 Jun 2022
Poems of American History edited by Burton Egbert Stevenson is a must-read to add to your student's reading list. This free eBook chronologically covers American history beginning with the Norsemen…
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A Beginner’s History {Free eBook}

7 Mar 201728 Jun 2022
History really is a story. And most children remember stories much better than bare facts. If you have used our free history studies and are looking for a next step,…
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The History of the United States {Free eBook for Early Readers}

30 Sep 201428 Jun 2022
Some of you may be enjoying our free history studies built around the easy-to-read book Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans by Edward Eggleston.  Here is another great history…
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10 Ways to Use Notebooking: #6 History

1 May 201330 Jun 2022
Many students learn to hate history — dates, facts, figures, maps.  Boring. Many historians lament that history, the way it is typically taught, simply doesn't stick. What we need here…
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Beacon Lights of History {Free eBooks}

16 Aug 201223 Jul 2022
The Beacon Lights of History is a 12-volume series written by John Lord in the late 1800s to early 1900s. If you are looking for a history spine written from…
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Ships & Ways of Other Days ~ Free eBook

27 Jun 202227 Jun 2022
For anyone with an interest in sailing ships and life at sea, Ships & Ways of Other Days will be an engaging summer read. This free book was written by…
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Gilbert Weather Bureau (Meteorology) ~ Free eBook

2 May 202228 Jun 2022
Springtime is an ideal time to study the weather. Here is a book full of experiments to help students understand the principles of meteorology. Gilbert Weather Bureau (Meteorology) for Boys…
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The Light Keepers ~ Free eBook

18 Apr 20227 Jul 2022
James Otis is the pen name of James Otis Kaler, who wrote children's literature in the late 1800s to early 1900s. His books are among our favorites. The Light Keepers…
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The Honey Bee ~ Free eBook

4 Apr 20227 Jul 2022
If you are using our free nature study series, Our Wonderful World, you may appreciate this book on honey bees. The Honey Bee: Its Nature, Homes, and Products by William…
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The Children’s Own Longfellow ~ Free eBook

28 Mar 20227 Jul 2022
Longfellow has long been a favorite of homeschool moms. Because of the concrete storytelling element, his poems make an easy introduction to poetry. The Children's Own Longfellow is an illustrated…
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Fabre’s Book of Insects ~ Free eBook

21 Mar 20227 Jul 2022
Each year as spring rolls around we tend to turn our attention outdoors and pursue a refreshed interest in the things of nature. Fabre's Book of Insects will provide not…
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Lost With Lieutenant Pike ~ Free eBook

31 Jan 202212 Jul 2022
Here is a great addition to our Pike's Peak unit! Lost With Lieutenant Pike is a free eBook by Edwin Sabin. We've really enjoyed Sabin's historical fiction accounts over the…
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The Eiffel Tower ~ Free eBook

17 Jan 202214 Jul 2022
Ready to get a peek inside the Eiffel Tower? The Eiffel Tower: A Description of the Monument, Its Construction, Its Machinery, Its Object, and Its Utility by written Gaston Tissandier…
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The Frozen North ~ Free eBook

6 Dec 202114 Jul 2022
The Frozen North by Edith Horton is a free public domain eBook that was originally published in 1904. Subtitled An Account of Arctic Exploration for Use in Schools, the text…
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The Bible Period by Period ~ Free eBook

15 Nov 202114 Jul 2022
The Bible Period by Period by Josiah B. Tidwell can be used as the basis for Bible study for older students. Written by a former Professor of Biblical Literature at…
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Journal of the Lewis & Clark Expedition ~ Free eBook

8 Nov 202114 Jul 2022
Unless you are a student of history and the Lewis & Clark Expedition in particular, you may be unfamiliar with Patrick Gass. Yet, this Ohio resident was one of four…
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Story of Our Lighthouses ~ Free eBook

11 Oct 202114 Jul 2022
Lighthouses seem to be one of those topics that end up being disproportionately featured here. But The Story of Our Lighthouses and Lightships by Adams makes the topic worth another…
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An Introduction to Nature Study ~ Free eBook

13 Sep 202114 Jul 2022
If you have enjoyed our free nature study series based on the book Our Wonderful World, then you may enjoy An Introduction to Nature Study as a next step. This…
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The Cradle of Liberty {Free eBook}

21 Jun 202114 Jul 2022
Just in time for the 4th of July, here is an interesting free eBook. The Cradle of Liberty written by Albert Bushnell Hart was published on July 1, 1918, as…
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Orphan Trains ~ Free eBook With Go-Along Resources

15 Mar 202116 Jul 2022
Big Brother by Annie Fellows Johnston, author of the Little Colonel series, is an easy introduction to the Orphan Trains of the 1800s. Like the passel of other children on…
Book Studies

Nests & Eggs ~ Intro & Free eBook

3 Feb 202128 Jun 2022
Nests and Eggs of Birds of the United States by Thomas G. Gentry is a free eBook written in the 1800s that provides a unique look at the nests and…
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Young Folks’ Nature Field Book ~ Free eBook

16 Nov 202025 Jul 2022
Young Folks' Nature Field Book by J. Alden Loring is a free eBook in the public domain. Arranged with nature readings for every calendar day in a year, it is…
The Finds

State History Research Project ~ Free

2 Sep 20205 Aug 2022
Most states require a student to study state history. If you are looking for an easy do-it-yourself way to meet this requirement, you might appreciate this free state history research…
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The Butterfly Book ~ Free eBook

24 Aug 202023 Jul 2022
The Butterfly Book covers the anatomy and classification of North American butterflies. It is a free eBook in the public domain. Exceptionally illustrated (including 48 color plates), The Butterfly Book…

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