Author Archives: Linda S.
Henry’s Sisters
If you love stories with interesting characters then Henry’s Sisters by Cathy Lamb is a good choice for you. Henry is “special” and has lots of medical needs. He has three older sisters, a mother who clearly loves him best, a father dealing with his … Continue reading
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Did You Know? (Turkey Edition)
Did you know that the turkey almost became the symbol for the United States instead of the bald eagle? I found this information in the book National Geographic Complete Birds of North America. This book has really lovely pictures of all … Continue reading
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Did You Know? (Shark Edition)
After eating a large meal weighing 65 pounds, a great white shark will not need to eat for another 45 days! I found this information on page 19 of Animal Lives: Sharks by Sally Morgan. This kids’ book is fascinating! … Continue reading
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Did You Know? (Bones Edition)
Babies have about 350 bones, but adults have just 206 bones! This is because as babies grow some of the smaller bones join together to make bigger ones. I found this information in The Book of How? on page 24. I … Continue reading
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Did You Know? (Presidential edition)
Even though 35th President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was considered to be cultured, enlightened and good-looking, the Irish name Kennedy actually means “ugly head”! I found this information on page 119 in the book The Little Giant Book of American Presidents by … Continue reading
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Did You Know? (Gingerbread Edition)
The world’s largest gingerbread house was 45 feet, 6 inches long, and 35 feet, 6 inches wide, and 60 feet tall at its highest point. It was built at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. The largest gingerbread man … Continue reading
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Did you know?
A bumblebee flaps its wings 150 times per second? I found this information in the book Why Don’t Jumbo Jets Flap Their Wings? by David E. Alexander. This excellent book provides clear explanations of all aspects of flight – be it birds, … Continue reading
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