Ancient Greece
ISBN 9780863154294
Regular price $29.95 Sale price $25.50 Save 15%by Charles Kovacs
A retelling of Greek mythology and history as recommended for Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Grades 5-6 (ages 10-12 years).
This welcome new addition to Charles Kovacs' work contains legendary stories of mythical heroes and historic figures from the dawn of western civilization. Through the fearless deeds of Heracles, Theseus and Odysseus to the Golden Age of Athens and the conquests of Alexander the Great, the narrative vividly portrays the journey from the mysteries of antiquity to the birth of modern medicine, science and philosophy.
Softcover, 176 pages.
Floris Books.
Printed in the United Kingdom.
About the Author:
Charles Kovacs was born in Austria. He left his native country in 1938 at the time of the Anschluss and joined the British Army in East Africa. After the War, he settled in Britain, and in 1956 he took over a class at the Rudolf Steiner School in Edinburgh, where he remained a class teacher until his retirement in 1976. He died in 2001. His extensive lesson notes have been a useful and inspiring resource material for many teachers. He is the author of The Age of Revolution (Floris Books 2003) and Parsifal and the Search for the Grail (Floris Books 2002).
A Year and a Day, Issue 17: Rivers
AYAAD Issue 17 Rivers
Regular price $22.50It's winter, and as the last leaves fall from the trees, and the nights are at their longest, the sky seems darker and wider than ever. On cold, crisp and cloudless nights, there's nothing better than a bit of moon-gazing. Since the beginning of time, humans have looked to the moon with wonder, and with a lingering question: what is it exactly that stares back at us?
In this issue, you will discover three stories that tell us something about the nature of the moon: its origin, its phases and whether it could be a place that humans could call home. And by the time you have read this magazine, we hope that you will be able to make a moon viewer, name the moon's phases, create a lunar calendar, draw the moon, craft a moon lantern... and much more!
Activities are laid out in order, and span a suggested timeline of 3 days, making this a fabulous resource for homeschooling.
Staplebound. Beautifully printed on sturdy, high quality, uncoated paper.
~39 pages.
Printed in the UK.
The Age of Revolution
ISBN 9780863153952
Regular price $30.50 Sale price $28.50 Save 7%by Charles Kovacs
A wonderful overview of world history from the eighteenth to twentieth centuries for children which is written in Charles Kovacs's warm and expressive style.
This fascinating time period includes the French, American and Industrial Revolutions. Kovacs chooses pertinent stories which create a tapestry showing the development of humankind from medieval times, when every person had their place in the hierarchy of society, to the awakening of individuality in modern times.
This is a fascinating and engaging resource for teachers and home schoolers which is used in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum for 13-14 year olds
Softcover, 240 pages.
Floris Books.
Printed in the United Kingdom.
Reviews
'This book is published for use by Steiner School teachers but it is a marvellous read for anyone who would like to get to grips in a lively way with history. The book is written in an eminently readable and warm style. It will give young people a good, clear perspective on how, why and what went wrong in the past, and how we might find a better way for the future.
I found The Age of Revolution interesting and enjoyable and long after having finished the book, I was able to recall much information I had read therein. Charles Kovacs certainly brought history "alive" for me and I recommend it both to adults wanting to enhance their understanding of past events, and as an excellent resource book for teachers.'
-- Rosemary Usselman, New View
About the Author:
Charles Kovacs was born in Austria. He left his native country in 1938 at the time of the Anschluss and joined the British Army in East Africa. After the War, he settled in Britain, and in 1956 he took over a class at the Rudolf Steiner School in Edinburgh, where he remained a class teacher until his retirement in 1976. He died in 2001. His extensive lesson notes have been a useful and inspiring resource material for many teachers. He is the author of The Age of Revolution (Floris Books 2003) and Parsifal and the Search for the Grail (Floris Books 2002).
Stockmar watercolour set
MER 85043046
Regular price $206.00 Sale price $165.00 Save 20%Stockmar Watercolour Paints make their mark with their excellent scumbling properties, natural transparency and lightfastness. The colour range follows the extended version of Goethe's "Theory of colours". Each tone has been adjusted so that it can be mixed well with the others. Harmonious intermediate gradations and boundary-less colour blending are also possible when using the wet-on-wet technique.
Stockmar Watercolour Paints have been tried and tested in art education, at school and kindergarten. These non-toxic paints are long-lasting and remain completely water soluble when dry. 12 colours in a wooden box.
Wooden box, 12 PE-bottles each 20 ml, 12 assorted colours, accessories: 2 cow hair brushes, sponge, cloth, palette, 6 closable containers.
colour: 01 carmine red | 02 vermilion | 04 golden yellow | 05 lemon yellow | 08 blue green | 10 ultramarine | 12 red violet | 13 rust | 15 black | 16 white | 18 Prussian blue | 31 indigo
Made in Germany.
Geology and Astronomy
ISBN 9780863158070
Regular price $30.50 Sale price $26.50 Save 13%by Charles Kovacs
The first part of this book describes the different kinds of rocks, soil and mountains found on our planet, and explores how they came into being. This section deals with the depths of the earth, and the long ages of time.
In contrast, the second part examines the heights of our universe, in the movement of the sun, moon and stars. These bodies give us our sense of day, month and year.
Throughout, Kovacs links the phenomena he's describing with human experience, how they affect people in different parts of the world.
This is a resource for Steiner-Waldorf teachers for Classes 6 and 7 (age 11-13).
Softcover, 160 pages.
Floris Books.
G is for Gladiator
ISBN 9781585364572
Regular price $25.99 Sale price $18.50 Save 29%According to Roman legend, what famous twins were raised by a she-wolf? Who wrote the epic poem, The Aeneaid? What famous leader brought law and stability, yet was stabbed to death by a group of senators? Life in ancient Rome was certainly not for the faint of heart! In G is for Gladiator: An Ancient Rome Alphabet, readers are given an A-Z introduction to ancient Rome, including its social, political, and civil customs and practices.Husband-and-wife writing team Debbie and Michael Shoulders explore topics such as Roman law, architecture, mythology, and of course, the ultimate "fight club" (gladiatorial combat).From the relaxed surroundings of the public baths to the rigid codes of the military legions, Rome's ancient civilization is unveiled. Colorful, entertaining artwork from Victor Juhasz, the illustrator of Z is for Zeus: A Greek Mythology Alphabet, brings it all to vivid life.
Hardcover, 40 pages. 11 x 12".
Sleeping Bear Press.
What are you doing Little Hen? postcard
MER 95254463
Regular price $3.10 Sale price $2.55 Save 18%What are you doing, Little Hen? Postcard by Marjan van Zeyl
Postcards like these are of course nice to receive in the mail, but they are quite popular for displaying on a little cardholder in a chosen spot in the home to create a little corner that changes with the seasons and holidays... The lovely illustrations can be a gentle and reliable companion with our inner and outer worlds as we travel through our year. Also as part of a display, some people chose little treasures found outdoors during a walk, or small scenes they set up to represent certain celebrations or traditions of the season. Some fresh flowers, some found rocks or berries or leaves, pinecones, all sorts of simple items can come together to create a 'nature table'.
10.8 x 15 cm.
Printed in the Netherlands.
More information at www.marjanvanzeyl.nl