While most children learn to read fairly well, there remain many young Americans whose futures are imperiled because they do not read well enough to meet the demands of our competitive, technology-driven society. This book explores the problem within the context of social, historical, cultural, and [...]
"Learn Something Every Day" entertains and informs readers with illustrations representing such fun-filled facts as: Charlie Chaplin placed third in a Chaplin look-alike contest; Emerson Moser, Crayola's senior crayon maker, revealed at retirement that he was color-blind; Elvis Presley received a C [...]
Rather than focusing on learning facts without direct experience or observing random objects on a table, Discovering Nature makes science the exploration of materials and phenomena. It then gives children opportunities to learn from that experience[...]
Getting the most out of a trip to Central and South America means staying healthy. This user-friendly book is an indispensible guide to minimizing health risks for travelers throughout the region, from Mexico to Patagonia.
Clear guidelines on treating common travel illnesses
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