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Boston based Houghton Mifflin was sold for the third time in four years this week.

For Christmas, give your child a fun and engaging story book or add to their collection of classic holiday tales.

Every experienced birder has a practiced method for bird identification. The experts offer good step by step advice for the rest of us.

Equipment for the serious bird watcher includes binoculars, a bird guide, a notebook, a bird call, check lists, and a life list.

Lincoln's Melancholy is a very original book, offering a psychological biography on Abraham Lincoln and an explanation of his greatness.

Exploring the questions of life and love, reason and passion in two of Chaucer's poems, The Book of the Duchess and The Parliament of the Fowls.

From digging for worms to reading a book by flashlight here are some simple and easy to pack ideas to help keep young kids entertained while camping in the rain.

Pocahontas, in England, is presented to King James I, sees a Shakespeare play, is visited by John Smith, becomes ill and dies in London.

The heroine of the series, Theodosia, takes on Ancient Egyptian curses, but who will take on the one-dimensional characters?

Math literacy books recommended for elementary teachers searching for highly rated math trade books to support their students' learning math and reading.

Taking note of certain characteristics can help with wild bird identification. This article describes specific things to look for.

Frederick William I was the first king of Prussia. He would establish Absolutism in Prussia and give the state its distinct military character.

There's a right and a wrong way to approach birding. Good preparation, a sense of timing, mindful behavior, and birding ethics make a big difference.

Every serious birder has a favorite field guide and knows how to use it to make quick and accurate bird identifications in the field. It's an easy skill to learn.

Fall is a time to look at nature for ideas to use in a classroom. Fallen leaves are a wonderful way to teach children about Autumn and the change of season.

A guide to selecting the best baby books and picture books for early childhood educators

Teachers can use the Curious George series by H.A. and Margaret Rey for language arts lessons that focus on author studies and comprehension skills.

These recommended books capture kids' imagination, and make introducing thanksgiving and harvest ideas fun for parents and teachers and encourage reading and learning.

By 1614, the Indians, having had enough of land-grabbing whites, start a war. Pocahontas marries Kocoum, is kidnapped, marries Rolfe and sails for England.

Teachers can use The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg as the theme for an elementary bulletin board, story map lesson, North Pole research project, and pajama party.

Vampire and werewolf characters are not a new concept. In fact, they've dominated adult supernatural romance books for ages.

Making a successful pie crust is easy when you choose the right solid fats, roll the dough on a cold surface, don't use too much water and handle with care.

Baking: From My Home To Yours is a huge cookbook for home bakers. Dorie Greenspan's treasured recipes are detailed and easy to understand with gorgeous dessert pictures.

People are not born moral; they develop morality over time. Where or from whom, however, do they acquire their concepts of right and wrong, good and bad?

Review of Earth Day children's picture books starring the Berenstain Bears, Little Critter, Charlie and Lola, Curious George, and Clifford the Big Red Dog

Forced to confront unemployment, foreclosure and relocation, the Americans of the Great Depression Era built support networks and found refuge in escapist entertainment.

In this coming of age story, Annemarie and Ellen cope with the effects of war. While the Jews of Denmark are being relocated, Annmarie learns about pride and bravery.

William Shakespeare frequently titled his tragedies after the leading male role, but the leading female character may have a more important role in the genre of tragedy.

When self publishing a book or e-book there are many steps to consider. The Internet contains a wealth of information to help the author. Here are some helpful sites.

Since the Republican Party's inception, its candidates have dominated the presidency. The U.S. has experienced some of its worst catastrophes under Republican leaders.

Padded caps were the fashion for toddlers. Stays were common for both boys and girls. If you were a schoolboy, you could expect to be called a "gnurly wretch."

This article will explore the meanings, inferences, and homonyms of the names of the three main female characters in William Shakespeare's play King Lear.

Powhatan was the chief of a federation of Algonquian Indian tribes who lived in the tidewater region of Virginia. His rule may hold a clue to the disappearance of the wh

Powhatan's first proven contact with whites came in 1607, when Jamestown was established a few miles from Powhatan's capital of Werowocomoco. He attempted to control the

Author Katherine Russell Rich spends a year in India learning Hindi. But that's not all she learns - the process of learning a new language makes her a different person.

Adding some holiday displays to the classroom can help students stay excited about learning even as they are excited about the holidays.

Now that the Christmas stockings are hung, it's time to figure out what types of fun holiday gifts to fill them with.

A chimpanzee that is upset by conflict is often hugged or groomed by another chimp, one that regularly shares food or play, lowering levels of key stress indicators.

In 1773, Daniel Boone left North Carolina to discover what there was in Kentucky. A woman gives birth along the Oregon Trail.

Teaching young children to use their imagination will help to develop creativity, resulting in better writers, and more enthusiastic students.

Most of us have heard of the Piping Plover, an endangered shorebird of North America and the Caribbean. Many people, however, don't know much about the Piping Plover.

From the wild Arizona Territory of the 19th century to Tucson in the 1980s, these books take the reader into various parts of the Grand Canyon State.

The story of Gramercy Park, a New York City landmark.This private park has been in existence since the middle of the 19th century

The Best American Essays 2007 is a primer for essay writers and essay readers alike, with a variety of topics and writing styles.

Here are some great Halloween books to read to young children.

A Japanese American man and his grandfather are linked by a shared love of Japan and the U.S.

When some people read, they have a difficult time comprehending the material; however, they can improve reading comprehension by utilizing the SRR Method.

Use these lesson ideas to teach students all about the letter I.

Food writer Matthew Amster-Burton wanted his daughter to like the delicious and sometimes exotic foods he enjoys. He skipped the bland, boring, traditional baby food.

Lesson plan ideas and letter Z activities for children ages 2 to 6. Get creative to teach alphabet recognition and pre-reading skills in the classroom or at home.