2. Intarsia is a technique of inlaying wood to create designs or pictures. 3. Cows’ milk can be divided into… Read more 11 Things I Learned in November
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Three More Picture Books About Inventors
Almost exactly one year ago I reviewed four picture books about inventors and their inventions — the light bulb, earmuffs,… Read more Three More Picture Books About Inventors
8 Things I Learned in June
2. I knew that Keith and Kristyn Getty’s hymns (e.g. “In Christ Alone”) were extremely popular, but I didn’t know… Read more 8 Things I Learned in June
Women’s History Picture Books (Part 3)
I have quite a mix of picture books to review today. Let me know what you think! To Boldly Go:… Read more Women’s History Picture Books (Part 3)
Women’s History Picture Books (Part 2)
Here are four more picture books your kids might enjoy, featuring an athlete, a musician, and seamstress, and an engineer.… Read more Women’s History Picture Books (Part 2)
Gutenberg and His Printing Press
Here’s another great nonfiction picture book by James Rumford — From the Good Mountain: How Gutenberg Changed the World. The… Read more Gutenberg and His Printing Press
Did You Know? 18th Century Mechanical Tables
Have you heard of a mechanical table that allows food to appear from the floor below? To ensure privacy, these… Read more Did You Know? 18th Century Mechanical Tables
12 Things I Learned in August
2. Illustrator Julia Rothman’s Anatomy series (Farm Anatomy, Nature Anatomy, Food Anatomy) has two more installments: Ocean Anatomy and Wildlife… Read more 12 Things I Learned in August
16 Things I Learned in July
2. I learned that John Deere did not invent or sell tractors, but did invent a steel plow. 3. Manhattanhenge… Read more 16 Things I Learned in July
Four Picture Books About Inventors
Not surprisingly picture books about inventors are so varied and interesting. I hope to read more, but here are four… Read more Four Picture Books About Inventors
8 Things I Learned in May
2. I also got the Merlin app from Cornell Lab of Ornithology for identifying birds. It’s free and it can… Read more 8 Things I Learned in May
Favourite Things: March Edition
As I mentioned last month, we had a big trip planned for March. We drove down to Alabama to visit… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
Timeline of Electric Christmas Lights
I’ve been tracking how many days I “go outside for 23 in 2023” and I must admit it’s gotten harder… Read more Timeline of Electric Christmas Lights