Childhood Stories of Washington & Lincoln (PDF ebook) – A nice collection of short stories about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln when they were boys, digitized by Ann Tatum. Great for read-aloud and discussion!
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The Story of Booker T. Washington, from “Boys of Grit Who Became Men of Honor”, read by Jim Hodges (mp3 audio) - This classic biographical volume portrays true accounts of young boys who overcame great obstacles to become admirable men. Born to poverty, slavery, blindness, and various trials-when others saw only difficulties, these boys saw possibilities. These role models will truly challenge and inspire you! In this audio excerpt narrated by Jim Hodges, you’ll hear the real-life story of American scientist Booker T. Washington.
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The Cambridge Book of Poetry for Children, compiled by Kenneth Grahame (PDF ebook) – An excellent collection of classic rhymes and poems for children, edited and compiled by Kenneth Grahame. Sections include rhymes for the very youngest children, historical and narrative poems, and classics for older students. Excellent source of classic children’s poetry from the early 20th century.
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The Stars and Their Stories by Alice Mary Matlock Griffith (PDF ebook) – This excellent astronomy book from 1918 introduces us to the major stars and constellations in the night sky with star charts & illustrations, but the real meat of it is when it then goes on to share the legends of how those heavenly bodies were named. Lots of great history, stories, poetry, and folk tales are included in this fascinating volume. Yep, you can find a LOT better star charts and photos in more recent books and all over the web, but these classic stories and historical articles are a real treat for imaginative students who have a sense of wonder when they look up at the night sky. Enjoy!
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Powerful Ways to Sharpen Your Memory (PDF ebook) – Learn how short-term and long-term memory works, and how you and your kids can utilize simple memorization techniques to remember important information. This report is full of great tips that can be used both for youngsters and adults… well worth the read!
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Grammar Land: Or Grammar In Fun for the Children of Schoolroom-Shire, by M. L. Nesbitt (PDF ebook) – “What is Grammar Land? Where is Grammar Land? Have you ever been to Grammar Land? Wait a minute and you shall hear…” In this classic read aloud book, published way back in 1878, author Nesbitt creates an amazing fantasy land not unlike “Alice In Wonderland”, where the citizens are the nine parts of speech (Mr. Proper Noun, Dr. Verb, Little Article, etc.) and all are governed by the stern but wise old Judge Grammar. It’s a fun, fascinating way to learn some of the basic grammar rules all the while carried along by the very memorable characters and a wild adventure to boot. Highly recommended!
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