The blacksmith would marry her. The woodcutter would run away with her. The werewolf would turn her into one of its own. Valerie's sister was beautiful, kind, and sweet. Now she is dead. Henry, the handsome son of the blacksmith, tries to console Valerie, but her wild heart beats fast for another: the outcast woodcutter, Peter, who offers Valerie another life far from home. After her si…
This indispensable resource takes the guesswork out of career awareness counseling for busy teachers, parents, and guidance counselors. Straightforward, ready-to-use lessons spark the college or career connection and motivate students to stay in school and strategically plan for life after graduation. Get students ready for college or career with: 20-minute lessons for advisory, afterschool,…
Culled from the creative minds of two zany moms who still remember what it’s like to be a kid, Make Fun Stuff! is the perfect answer to summertime boredom. In its cheerful and colorful pages, you’ll find DIY activities that range from old favorites (marbelize paper, anyone?) to quirky and stylish crafts (such as making a messenger bag out of comic books) to low-tech adventures (like rigging…
A celebration of the many ways children interact with books.
Mainly remembered for his six marriages and his self-appointment as the Supreme Head of the Church of England, Henry VIII was also attractive, educated, and athletic. When Henry Tudor ascended to the English thrown at the age of 17, his reign looked promising. But by the time of his death in 1547, King Henry VIII was characterized as an extremely egotistical, harsh, and insecure king. Though He…