Yes, bullets, gators, and other assorted items of chaos, mischief, and mayhem are contained within these action-packed books.
In the Beginning… A Checklist for Genealogical Neophytes
By Pamela Smith Genealogical research is a profession for some and a hobby for many. With the advent of TV shows such as Who Do You Think You Are? and the multitude of resources available online, there are some interested novices entering the field who need a little help knowing where to start. The following brief overview is for…
Let’s Go on a Scavenger Hunt!
Clues, riddles, and puzzles—whether they are incredibly confusing or amazingly easy—are the name of the game in these books.
Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan
Based on the sci-fi classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, this novel gives readers a brand-new tale that barely stops to take a breath until the end.
Any Sign of Life by Rae Carson
Any Sign of Life is a dark, dark post-apocalyptic pandemic survival novel, with thrills and real human emotion. And a cute dog.
Milk and Juice: A Recycling Romance
Will Milk and Juice ever be together again? This is a good picture book to read aloud to a class, especially to introduce the topic of recycling.
John Francis Mercer of Stafford County: A Neglected Patriot
John Francis Mercer served as an officer in the Revolutionary War and was a Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress.
Flag Day History
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted a resolution to prepare a flag for our new republic. According to a well-known story, George Washington asked a Philadelphia seamstress named Betsy Ross to make a flag for our new country. Although there is no proof that this is the way our first flag came to…
Memorial Day
For some people, Memorial Day is just the weekend the pools open, marking the beginning of another long, lazy summer. The grill's fired up in the backyard, and later fireflies will wink off and on in the gathering twilight as kids break out the balls and nets for some not so serious fun. While it's…
The Longest Day: Traditions for the Summer Solstice
Take a moment to savor the summer delights and craft some new traditions while learning the legends of summer. Ancient Stargazers Humans in prehistoric times built monuments to commemorate both the winter and the summer solstices throughout the world. Solstice comes from the Latin words sol meaning sun and sistere meaning to cause to stand still. As the days…
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