This is a celebration of children, of childhood and, in many ways, of being a parent. It covers some of the best poetry ever written about the charms, beauty, and love of children. British poets such as William Blake, Christina Rossetti, Milton, and Wordsworth rub shoulders with the best American poets, such as Walt Whitman and Longfellow. The poems range from the pain of losing a child to the …
When Robert Hoge was born, he had a tumor the size of a tennis ball in the middle of his face and short, twisted legs. Surgeons removed the tumor and made him a new nose from one of his toes. Amazingly, he survived--with a face that would never be the same. Strangers stared at him. Kids called him names, and adults could be cruel, too. Everybody seemed to agree that he was "ugly." But Robert…
When a family brings home chicks from a local farm, they must do everything they can to make sure their feathered friends thrive in their new environment. With the help of their knowledgeable parents, the children provide the baby chicks with food, water, warmth, and proper shelter. Young readers will chirp along happily page after page, learning to read as they watch the fuzzy little chicks gr…
Dari Troya hingga Laut Aegea di Turki, para arkeolog telah mencari petunjuk tentang sejarah bangsa Yunani selama bertahun - tahun. Mempelajari apa yang kita tahu tentang Helen dari Troya. Mengamati Lukisan dinding,patung dan vas menakjubkan karya para seniman Yunani. Melihat bagaimana harta karun kuno membantu ilmuwan masa kini untuk memecahkan teka teki masa lampau bangsa Yunani. Setiap artefa…