D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

To go with our ancient history study, we will be using this book. We have already begun and it is a fun read.

**We have completed this book.***

Product Details:
Reading level: Ages 9-12

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers (March 1, 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0440406943
ISBN-13: 978-0440406945
Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches

Calloway Gardens, Georgia

While at Calloway Gardens we watched the acrobatic show, toured the butterfly exhibit, explored the pioneer cabin, and toured various gardens.

Talulah Falls State Park, Talulah Falls, Georgia

Talulah Falls is the deepest gorge in the Southeastern United States.

There are several hiking trails around the gorge and down into the gorge.

Not only could you view several waterfalls and a dam, you could tour the Jane Hurt Environmental Center.

At the environmental center there is a great exhibit on the history of the area from the first Indians until the mid-20th century. There is also an exhibit on the many habitats that exist in the gorge.

Countdown to Summer: A Poem for Every Day of the School Year

Countdown to Summer: A Poem for Every Day of the School Year by J. Patrick Lewis

Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers (July 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316020893
ISBN-13: 978-0316020893
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches

This cute book has 180 poems, one for every day of the school year. It's going to be a fun way to add some poetry reading to our school year.
Most of the poems are short and there is a wide variety of topics and styles.

*We've begun reading this book and my son LOVES it! We read 20 poems in one night and only stopped because it was bedtime. He told me, "This is a good book! The poems are funny!"

***We've finished this book.***

Amicola Falls State Park, Dawsonville, Georgia

Amicola State Falls boasts the tallest waterfall in the state of Georgia. Nature hikes abound and you can take the 670 stairs to the top of the falls.
From the top of the falls. There's also a neat nature center with different varieties of live snakes and dioramas of the different ecosystems in the park.

On the 425 step trail to the bottom of the falls.

Looking upward from the base of the falls.

Halfway down to the base.

Closeup from the base.

A slightly different view of the top.

Nancoochee Indian Mounds

The Nancoochee Indian Mounds were used by the Cherokee. This mound always had a sacred fire burning. It was visited in 1540 by Desoto as he searched for his elusive fountain of youth.

Unocoi State Park, Unocoi Georgia

This park, located 2 miles away from Helen, Georgia is great for nature exploration. Standing on the swinging bridge, you can watch and identify fish and wildlife.

There's also a beach with a pier, canoeing and paddleboating if you're brave enough to venture out.
However, since our unfortunate adventure with an alligator during our last canoeing trip, we aren't brave enough to risk it yet.

Lots of nature trails are available for hiking and a more comprehensive nature study. Be sure to take those handy field guides.

Little White House, Warm Springs, Georgia

The Little White House was the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt when he stayed in Georgia. He visited the Warm Springs 19 different times for relief of his polio symptoms.

The museum includes the specially equipped car he drove while in the area.

It also includes other items that were important in his life, such as this carriage.

The Dangerous Days of Daniel X by James Patterson

Here's our summer read aloud:


My son loves this book. It's full of action, adventure, and aliens. He has laughed aloud while listening to this book. He even asks if we can read aloud each night! Believe me when I say, he doesn't do that often!

Because the chapters are so short, I can read a few aloud and he can read a few and we both have a great time!

**We've finished this book.**

June Field Trip--Fort Christmas, Christmas, Florida

This fort was important during the Seminole Indian Wars fought in the 1830's. The fort includes a museum of Indian relics, a storehouse, a magazine (where they held their powder), and several restored houses from different Florida eras.

Don't my children look excited about learning?