Category: Read-Play-Watch
The History of History by Ida Hattemer-Higgins
The girl stumbled out of the forest, empty and fearful; when she searched for answers, she found a Berlin transformed to breathing flesh, secretive, alive and indifferent to her questioning. One thing alone was clear: the path to understanding leads not forward, but back.
MythBusters Hit the Target Trivia Game
Can a penny kill someone if you drop it from the Empire State Building? Do sharks really go for blood? These and more questions will be answered in this game of myth-busting trivia, based on the wildly popular Discovery channel TV show.
Toddler Books About a New Baby Brother or Sister
Although you and your partner may be excited to welcome a new baby into your family, your toddler may be a little less so. A new brother or sister will mean that your toddler will have to share your attention, which he may not be ready to do. Prepare your child for the new arrival by reading books with him that discuss the arrival of a new sibling. Use the books to gauge your toddler’s feelings and to explain what a new brother or sister will mean for him.
Books for Men on Pregnancy
Men do not have to experience the swollen ankles, night-time cravings and abundant back pain that commonly accompanies pregnancy, but the impending birth of a child does have an effect on them. Provide the father-to-be in your life with a book about the ups and downs of pregnancy, encouraging him to play an active role in the process of pregnancy.
Pregnancy Diet Books
Being pregnant is not a license to give in to every craving and to gain unhealthy weight. Following a moderate pregnancy diet lets you minimize your weight gain and increase the likelihood of giving birth to a healthy baby. If you are pregnant or soon plan to become pregnant a number of books may help you find ways to avoid giving in to those cravings and to choose healthier foods.