There seems to be three kinds of schools in America today—bad, good enough, and excellent. Parents in search of the excellent school know to avoid the bad, but probably have... Read More

Young children can’t wait to learn to read and write. The literacy activities in Hauser’s book will “make reading happen,” through a variety of activities. Written with... Read More

Boxes of family photographs may invite conflicting feelings of joy and guilt—how to assemble all of those pictures in a meaningful way for the entire family to enjoy?... Read More

Weather is always something everyone can talk about. This fascinating introduction to weather, another title in the Williamson’s Kids Can! series, is guaranteed to provoke... Read More

Take twenty-seven skyscrapers scaled to size, cut them into three pieces, and create a flipbook. The result is a different look at the architectural form of the skyscraper and a... Read More

Experience the desert at night. “Day is done. Twilight comes. The sun goes down and streaks the clouds with flame.” As the heat of the day fades and the sky darkens, the... Read More

The transition from person to patient can be frightening and confusing. Where does one find answers to all kinds of questions? What are the questions that need to be asked?... Read More

High-fiber foods don’t always have high appeal. Visions of beans may come to mind. Moon dispels this with a variety of dishes that are sure to please. A trained home... Read More

Slave catchers have been spotted in New Bedford! In 1822 the community of Nantucket, Massachusetts, rallies around Arthur Cooper, a former slave. Told from the voice of... Read More

Sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels will appreciate the latest offering by Betzina, well-known teacher, author, and lecturer. As host of the HGTV show, Sew Perfect, Betzina... Read More

The bags are packed and the car is loaded. It’s going to be a long day, though, and the kids start getting restless an hour into the trip, just the time to open Todd’s new... Read More

Elderly people in today’s society are generally seen as either frail individuals who need to be taken care of, or as super elders, climbing mountains or running marathons. The... Read More