Bringing children into the world of poetry can be a magical experience when done through the right book—and The Illustrated Robert Frost: 15 Winter Poems for Children is truly one of the most enchanting introductions you could choose. This thoughtfully assembled collection showcases Robert Frost’s iconic winter-themed poems in a warm, accessible, and visually stunning way for…
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Treasures from Bible Times: Exploring Biblical Archaeology
Treasures from Bible Time by Alan R. Millard is a foundational work in biblical archaeology that explores key archaeological findings related to the Bible. Despite its 1985 publication date and dated content, it remains a valuable resource thanks to its accessible writing and rich illustrations, appealing to both casual readers and serious scholars.
Dig This! by Michael Avi-Yonah {Book Review}
Dig This! How Archaeologists Uncover Our Past by Michael Avi-Yonah is an introductory, youth-oriented title that explains the methods of archaeology and the history behind key discoveries. Published in 1993, the book is part of the Buried Worlds series and is considered a solid, foundational resource for students aged between 9 and 14. Overall Impressions of Dig This!…
Treasures Under the Sand by Alan Honour {Book Review}
Treasures Under the Sand: Leonard Woolley's Finds at Ur by Alan Honour is a classic Young Adult (YA) biography of the pioneering archaeologist Sir Leonard Woolley. Published in 1968, the book focuses on Woolley's famous excavations at Ur, highlighting his contributions to turning archaeology from a "haphazard treasure hunt" into a scientific discipline. This is a…
Ancient Mesopotamia by Virginia Schomp {Book Review}
Ancient Mesopotamia by Virginia Schomp is a thorough introduction to the topic, specifically aimed at 11-18 year olds. It is a clear and accessible resource, especially for homeschoolers and younger students who might find the history of the region confusing. For me, it was an excellent overview. Alongside, the Eyewitness Ancient Mesopotamia book, it makes a fabulous…
The Secret Garden Review
I have just read The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnett for the first time. Oh. My. Goodness. It was SO good! This would have been an amazing addition to our Edwardian unit study. In fact, I shall be adding it to my Edwardian Resources post. It would also be amazing to go along with…
The 12 Week Year Review
My 'The 12 Week Year' review post is going to be slightly different from my other book reviews. I will give a quick precise, and a short opinion but I will be focusing more on how I tweaked it and applied it to my own life. As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying…
Mystery of the Night Watchers Review
This Mystery of the Night Watchers Review will cover a description of the book, my thoughts and recommendations for use within your home school. Mystery of the Night Watchers is written by A.M. Howell, the award-winning author of The Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks. As an Amazon Associate, I…
The Golden Bull {Book Review}
The Golden bull is a staple in our house, with it being read aloud (or read alone) each time we study Mesopotamia. There is very little good fiction set in Ancient Mesopotamia. And to be honest, not much has changed over the last decade or so. It's a shame because we love to learn about…
Wonder by Beatrice Blue
Before I tell you about Wonder by Beatrice Blue, let me tell you a little story about how I ended up with a copy ❤️ Sooo...on Saturday we had Abigail's birthday celebrations with her friends. There were 16 of us (gasp!). Fortunately, Lillie was there to run the team games that Abs had requested and…
Murder in Mesopotamia {Book Review}
As the title suggests, Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie, is a murder mystery occurring in Mesopotamia with Christie's premier detective, Hercule Poirot at the helm. It is set during an archeological dig in Iraq, modern day Mesopotamia. Incidentally, the Royal Cemetery at Ur in Mesopotamia was where the author met her husband, Sir Max…
The Lifeboat That Saved The World {Book Review}
The Lifeboat that Saved the World is a faithful retelling of the ancient Mesopotamia flood written down in cuneiform four thousand years ago. This Babylonian story of Atra-hasis (meaning 'Very-Wise') can be found on a few cuneiform tablets kept in collections all around the world. Atra-hasis is also known by the name Ut-napishtim, a character…
Lugalbanda {Book Review}
Lugalbanda, the Boy Who Got Caught Up in a War is the oldest known tale from the ancient Mesopotamia civilisation. Older than 5000 years, it was, at first, passed down through oral tradition. An Englishman called W.K.Loftus discovered Urek in 1849. However, it wasn't until 1888 that an expedition from the University of Pennsylvania uncovered…
DK Eyewitness: Mesopotamia {Book Review}
In this review of DK Eyewitness Mesopotamia I will share my thoughts of this book which is a mainstay in so many homeschool libraries. We have returned to this book time and time again, especially when working on our Ancient Mesopotamia Unit Study. In keeping with most DK Eyewitness books, Mesopotamia is filled with many…
City by David Macaulay {Book Review}
City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction by David Macaulay is an excellent addition to any homeschool library. Published in 1974, it is one of several books which Macaulay has both written and illustrated. With a background in architecture, Macaulay offers precise and masterful drawings to illustrate the intricacies and considerations involved in determining…