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| Title | Author | Date | Average User Rating | |
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A Daring Guide for Young Adventurers |
Rose Garrett | October 29, 2007 | ||
| Let’s face it, reciting “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue” just isn’t going to capture the hearts and minds of a new generation of brave bushwhackers. That’s where Explorer: A Daring Guide for Young Adventurers comes in. | ||||
The Time Traveler's Journal |
Johanna Sorrentino | October 22, 2007 | ||
| The concept of time travel fascinates children. It can also be a great teaching tool. A new book by Ed Masessa called "The Time Traveler's Journal" harnesses that fascination in order to fuel learning. | ||||
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Fun-sized Halloween Books for Youngsters |
Rose Garrett | October 15, 2007 | |
| Whether it's sharing a prized pumpkin, braving Halloween fears, or solving a tricky mystery, these Halloween books treat their readers to something more than candy-coated tummies: a fun-sized Halloween lesson. | ||||
Hip-O's Menu Match |
Sue Douglass Fliess | October 8, 2007 | ||
| This delicious game is great for teaching first letter spelling and letter sound recognition. | ||||
"Spooky Fun" Calls for Brains and Imagination |
Johanna Sorrentino | October 1, 2007 | ||
| Make Halloween more than just an excuse to eat candy, turn it into a chance for your child to read and use his noggin. Part book and part game, “Spooky Fun” is an exercise in language arts, math, and—most important for Halloween—imagination. | ||||
"Cheap. Fast. Good": Recipes Worthy of the Title |
Johanna Sorrentino | September 24, 2007 | ||
| Let's face it, eating dinner at home is cheaper and healthier. But, if you're worried that your schedule is less than forgiving and your cooking is less than delicious, there's a recipe book out there that may be just your bag: "Cheap. Fast. Good!" (Workman, 2005) by Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross. | ||||
Creating Your Own Make-Up |
Laura | September 17, 2007 | ||
| Can makeup be used as a science lesson? Read on! | ||||
A Clever and Relevant Teen Read |
Laura | September 10, 2007 | ||
| Turn off the TV and hand your teen a clever and relevant book. "Does my Head Look Big in This?" by Randa Abdel-Fattah (Orchard Books 2005) is a sweet coming-of-age novel perfect for a teen struggling to fit in. This book stands out because the heroine is Muslim and has decided to wear the hijab ... | ||||
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