Helping you in the kitchen develops kids’ skills in math, reading, biology, chemistry, physics, economics, history, geography…and of course, teaches them something they can use everyday of their lives!
Household and Cottage Industry What is it? After being stuck home so much during the last few weeks of the COVID-19 quarantines, you might think that there isn’t a thing left to do in your house with your kids Let me see if I can surprise you. Ever heard of the term cottage industry? These …
The Importance of Nature Study Nature study was an educational movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Prior to that, most scientific study in schools, if it existed at all, was from a book. When you consider how many school children in the United States were actually in the country, this idea doesn’t …
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My level is Primates. Jim Ottaviani had been writing science comics/graphic novels since the mid 90’s, starting by self publishing his own work. His work is in graphic form, but I can tell you, they are not necessarily easy reads because he addresses very complex material. I made it about halfway through his book Hawking…even …
See if you can handle Jim Ottaviani’s Graphic Biographies of Scientists. Read More »
Note: I am not a medical or science professional in any way. The article below is my personal response to the experience of reading a very topical book and comparing it to my lived experience. Please monitor reliable sources, including the World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control (U.S.) for timely information about …
John M. Barry’s “The Great Influenza”: Reading about a Pandemic during a Pandemic Read More »
