The Science of Drawing: Being a Progressive Series of the Characteristic Forms of Nature by Frank Howard is a series of drawing instruction titles that focus on trees, animals, and the human form. The … [Read more...] about The Science of Drawing: Trees {Free eBook}
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Animal Facts Page Creator {Free}
Here is another great tool from ReadWriteThink.org — an animal facts page creator. The Animal Inquiry interactive helps students investigate an animal and record information in the following … [Read more...] about Animal Facts Page Creator {Free}
Bird Unit Study {Free}
“Birds of a Feather” is a free unit study by Jodie Wolfe published in the March/April 2014 digital edition of Home School Enrichment Magazine. (Just use the navigation box at the bottom to turn to … [Read more...] about Bird Unit Study {Free}
100 Desert Wildflowers {Free eBook}
The end of summer is a great time to learn about desert plants! 100 Desert Wildflowers by Natt N. Dodge is a free public domain eBook that will introduce your child to plants he may not be familiar … [Read more...] about 100 Desert Wildflowers {Free eBook}
The Common Objects of the Country {Free eBook}
Here is a great book for wrapping up summer with a get-out-and-explore! The Common Objects of the Country by J. G. Wood includes those objects likely to be found in "fields, woods, and waters." This … [Read more...] about The Common Objects of the Country {Free eBook}
“The Butterfly and the Bee” by William Lisle Bowles
Methought I heard a butterfly Say to a labouring bee: "Thou hast no colours of the sky On painted wings like me." "Poor child of vanity! those dyes, And colours bright and rare," With mild … [Read more...] about “The Butterfly and the Bee” by William Lisle Bowles
Our American Holidays: Arbor Day {Free eBook}
Arbor Day is celebrated at various times throughout the United States based on when tree-planting is in season. However, since Arbor Day was first celebrated in 1872 in Nebraska, some say the Nebraska … [Read more...] about Our American Holidays: Arbor Day {Free eBook}
7 Things to Do This Spring
The sun is brighter. Things are beginning to turn green. There are opportunities to open up the doors and windows and let fresh air inside. And it is also a great time to mix things up! Here are 7 … [Read more...] about 7 Things to Do This Spring
The Structure and Habits of Spiders {Free eBook}
The Structure and Habits of Spiders by J. H. Emerton is a free public domain title that simply but adequately covers the habits, anatomy, and classification of spiders. It is also a perfect fit to our … [Read more...] about The Structure and Habits of Spiders {Free eBook}
A Manual of Bird Study {Free eBook}
We have included a wide variety of resources for bird study, but this one is good enough to add to the collection! A Manual of Bird Study by William H. Carr is a free eBook in the public domain that … [Read more...] about A Manual of Bird Study {Free eBook}
