This is an incredible story based on a diary written at the front. Fascinating for anyone interested in World War 1 and excellent for school children This is an incredible story based on a diary written at the front. Fascinating for anyone interested in World War 1 and excellent for school children as well. More's elementary students actually wrote a study guide for the book and it is available online (link available in my blog review).
An enjoyable way to study world geography in our homeschool. I love this book and was so glad to share it with my teens! It discusses not only geograpAn enjoyable way to study world geography in our homeschool. I love this book and was so glad to share it with my teens! It discusses not only geography but all sorts of other topics that come up in life. We grew to love the family as well....more
A worthwhile overview of history education and history knowledge in Canada, with some recommendations and plenty of finger pointing. Useful for all teA worthwhile overview of history education and history knowledge in Canada, with some recommendations and plenty of finger pointing. Useful for all teachers of Canadian history....more
Splendid fictionalized biography of John Cabot. Although I read it aloud, with some editing, to my 11 and 13 year old, it was not written for childrenSplendid fictionalized biography of John Cabot. Although I read it aloud, with some editing, to my 11 and 13 year old, it was not written for children and will appeal to adults as well.
This is a fictionalized biography of Jacques Cartier, based solidly on real events. It is very well-written and appealingly illustrated in black and wThis is a fictionalized biography of Jacques Cartier, based solidly on real events. It is very well-written and appealingly illustrated in black and white. My tweens loved it when I read it aloud for our homeschool.
Highly recommended for any homeschool, even though--or perhaps because--it was published in 1958....more
Waiting in Colonel By’s office, sixteen year old Sean O’Dare was mesmerized by the wondrously-carved matched pistols in a box on the desk. Colonel By Waiting in Colonel By’s office, sixteen year old Sean O’Dare was mesmerized by the wondrously-carved matched pistols in a box on the desk. Colonel By took a long time to arrive, held up on Rideau Canal business most likely, for he was in charge of the huge project of building a canal from Bytown (now Ottawa) on the Ottawa River to Kingston on Lake Ontario.
Finally, when Sean could no longer resist and actually picked up a tempting pistol, Sergeant Grassly was instantly beside him, stealing his note for the Colonel and accusing him of attempting to steal the pistols.....
This fast-paced story, set in eastern Ontario in 1828, ranges from Ottawa to Kingston and Montreal. It is full of authentic details, places, and geography. For anyone living near the Rideau Canal, Sean’s travels have a thrill of familiarity. Written in 1959, it is full of the traditional concepts of right, wrong, courage, and dedication that make a story heroic.
The second time through this book, I read it with a view to the last part of the introduction--becoming an astronaut is about changing the way you thiThe second time through this book, I read it with a view to the last part of the introduction--becoming an astronaut is about changing the way you think--and how that compares with Romans 12:2. This approach gives a fascinating new perspective to the book, and if possible I will write about it on my blog soon.
First read November 2013, after which I wrote these comments:
An engaging tale about life in space--and about preparing for space-- with common-sense lessons about living life well on earth.
Inspiring, perhaps especially for young teens, but also for this middle-aged mama.
Note: This book is completely suitable for all ages....more
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