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Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
©2003
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes how and why daylight grows shorter as winter approaches, the effect of shorter days on animals and people, and how the winter solstice has been celebrated throughout history. Includes activities.
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Language
English
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This book is an accessible, engaging tool to help people enrich their lives through the observance of ancient, astronomically determined Earth festivals. It assists us to recover an experience that had deep meaning for the ancients and that is now increasingly relevant to a world facing environmental challenges. Seasonal festivals are not meant to be cultural relics. They are joyous, fun, mischievous, profound, life-affirming events that connect us...
8) The mitten
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
A retelling of the traditional tale of how a boy's lost mitten becomes a refuge from the cold for an increasing number of animals
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English
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"A magnetic, intensely personal debut memoir of a happily married mother's exploration of sex and relationships--outside of her marriage. Molly Roden Winter was a mom of two young children in Park Slope, Brooklyn with a husband, Stewart, who often worked late. One night when Stewart missed the kids' bedtime, again, she stormed out of the house to clear her head. At impromptu drinks with a friend, she met Matt, an unbelievably hot younger man. When...
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English
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The ultimate guide to improving your game-from Canada's most celebrated curler
Whether you're stepping into the hack for the first time, looking to improve your delivery or trying to better understand strategy, Curl to Win will help you take your game to the next level. Renowned for his ability to blend the mental and physical aspects of curling as well as his innovative and effective strategies, Russ Howard has written a practical handbook that...
13) Snowshoeing
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English
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Richly photographed and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, Basic Illustrated books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides in the art of Snowshoeing.
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English
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Tobogganing For Beginners
Have you ever tried tobogganing? Well if you haven't you definitely should. Tobogganing can be a great way of turning a dull winter in to a fun time. The thrill that you can great from flying down a hill on a toboggan can be unmatchable at times. Anyone can enjoy tobogganing, even beginners. You even see young children who do toboggan runs, and they are quite good at it too. Here is what you will discover inside this book:
What...
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English
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Turn your recreation in the snow into a spiritual high point!
Activities that are exhilarating and fun are not usually thought of as spiritual. But to the contrary, such ventures may well point us to our most profound spiritual connections. For when we are able to come fully into the present moment, turn off the noise in our minds, feel our true essence as complete union of body-mind-spirit, we enter into a kind of other worldly state of ecstasy that...
18) Ice Fishing
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English
Description
Splash! The fisherman pulls a squirming fish through a hole in the ice. This book introduces the basics of ice fishing, the equipment fishermen need, and the techniques they use. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning...
19) Flag Football
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English
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Hike! The quarterback throws the ball to the end zone for a touchdown. This book introduces the basics of flag football, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning...
20) T-Ball
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English
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Smack! It's a home run! This book introduces the basics of T-ball, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back...
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