Literature

Learn about the great literature from a variety of historical periods and cultures. Find learning materials here and the books themselves to gain familiarity with the great literary works everyone should know. Regardless of your grade level, you can find something to pique your interest.

What is Literature?

One of the best things about literature is that it can take you on a journey without ever leaving your seat. You can explore different cultures, worlds, and time periods, all through the power of storytelling. When you read literature, you get to step into someone else's shoes and see the world through their eyes. It's a way to learn about different perspectives and empathize with others.

There are all kinds of literature out there, from fiction to non-fiction, and each type has its own benefits. Fiction can transport you to different worlds, while non-fiction can teach you about the world we live in. No matter what you're interested in, there's a book out there for you.

Literature can also help improve your writing skills. As you read, you'll start to notice different author's styles and how they use language to paint a picture. You can then take what you've learned and apply it to your own writing.

Literature Resources

900 Free Audio Books: Download Great Books for Free

900 Free Audio Books: Download Great Books for Free

Download hundreds of free audio books, mostly classics, to your MP3 player or computer. Below, you'll find great works of fiction, poetry and non-fiction, by such authors as Twain, Tolstoy, Hemingway, Orwell, Vonnegut, Nietzs...

Lightning Literature & Composition Pack Grade 1

Lightning Literature & Composition Pack Grade 1

The pack contains the Student Workbook, the Teacher Guide, and Aesop's Fables for Children. See each item for descriptions. The regular retail price of the pack is $92.88. The pack price reflects the 10% pack discount. Pack Contains: Lightn...

Classic Adventure Literature

Classic Adventure Literature

Classic Adventure Literature is a half-unit course that allows students to explore several classic adventure novels: Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, Jules Verne’s Around the World in Eighty Days, Jack London’s The Call of the Wild, and J. R...

Gothic Literature (online)

Gothic Literature (online)

From vampires to ghosts, these frightening stories have influenced fiction writers since the 18th century. This course will focus on the major themes found in gothic literature and demonstrate how the core writing drivers produce, for the reader, a t...

Literature 1

Literature 1

Using a wide range of poems, short stories, plays and non-fiction prose by authors from different time periods and different cultural backgrounds, Literature 1 introduces students to some excellent writing and helps them to become familiar with basic...

Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

Syllabus Week 1 Course Roadmap “Plagues, Witches, and War”: The Big Picture Week 2 What is Historical Fiction? Understanding the roots of historical fiction Tracing the origins of historical fiction Review Quiz: What Is Historica...

Lightning Literature & Composition Grade 2 Pack

Lightning Literature & Composition Grade 2 Pack

This year students begin by reading a beautiful picture book each week. Towards the end of the year, students move to classic chapter books. The Teacher's Guide contains comprehension questions on the reading (and answers), instructions for the...

Lightning Literature & Composition Grade 3 Pack with Book of Poetry

Lightning Literature & Composition Grade 3 Pack with Book of Poetry

Students read chapter books for Grade 3. Included are classics such as Charlotte's Web, Newbery Award winners like The Wheel on the School, and new friends like The Rickshaw Girl. The Teacher's Guide contains comprehension...

Literature 2

Literature 2

Literature 2 expands on the reading of literary works begun in Literature 1. As in Literature 1, students analyze plays, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction prose from a broad range of times and cultures to determine how authors convey their meani...

World Literature

World Literature

World Literature gives students an overview of important literary works of the last 500 years representing a variety of countries and cultures. Students study how writers from different backgrounds use literary elements and techniques to convey meani...

Mythology and Folklore (online)

Mythology and Folklore (online)

Mighty heroes. Angry gods and goddesses. Cunning animals. Since the first people gathered around fires, mythology and folklore has been used as a way to make sense of humankind and our world. Beginning with an overview of mythology and different kind...

Elementary Language Arts, Literature, and Humanities Collection

Elementary Language Arts, Literature, and Humanities Collection

Providing important support to elementary language arts and reading subjects, this collection familiarizes youngsters with the basics of oral and written language while also introducing students in the elementary grades to various genres and text typ...