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Canada Goose Adventure
Suddenly, I was facing a hissing gander, that flew directly at me, beating his wings. I turned, screaming, dived under the split rail fence and ran for the house.
canada for kids • canada • canada goose • canada goose adventure • mary alward
Suddenly, I was facing a hissing gander, that flew directly at me, beating his wings. I turned, screaming, dived under the split rail fence and ran for the house.
canada for kids • canada • canada goose • canada goose adventure • mary alward
Chasing Butterflies
My dog Meeko is a source of delight to me and my family. One of the funniest things on earth, is to watch Meeko chasing butterflies.
canada for kids • canada • dogs • butterflies • family fun
My dog Meeko is a source of delight to me and my family. One of the funniest things on earth, is to watch Meeko chasing butterflies.
canada for kids • canada • dogs • butterflies • family fun
Delicious Diabetic Deserts
According to the World Health Organization, two million Canadians suffer from diabetes. This month, I would like to share some of the delicious diabetic dessert recipes that I have collected.
diabetes • mary alward • mary m alward • canadian health • delicious recipes
According to the World Health Organization, two million Canadians suffer from diabetes. This month, I would like to share some of the delicious diabetic dessert recipes that I have collected.
diabetes • mary alward • mary m alward • canadian health • delicious recipes
Income and Expenses: 1935
Imagine you are a doctor in 1935. Your patients pay you $ 3.00 a visit. You make about $ 61.00 a month. They make between $ 10.00 and $ 16.00 a month. You spend your money freely. They are going without food. Christmas is coming. You have some hard decisions to make.
doctor • wages • prices • food • income
Imagine you are a doctor in 1935. Your patients pay you $ 3.00 a visit. You make about $ 61.00 a month. They make between $ 10.00 and $ 16.00 a month. You spend your money freely. They are going without food. Christmas is coming. You have some hard decisions to make.
doctor • wages • prices • food • income
Little House Series: Before Laura
Little House by Boston Bay is one in a series about Charlotte Tucker, who was Laura Ingalls Wilder's grandmother. The time is 1814. The location is Roxberry, a small town near Boston. The War of 1812 is raging. What tough decisions will the Tucker family have to make before the end of the year?
little house • little house on the prairie • laura ingalls wilder • roxberry • massachusetts
Little House by Boston Bay is one in a series about Charlotte Tucker, who was Laura Ingalls Wilder's grandmother. The time is 1814. The location is Roxberry, a small town near Boston. The War of 1812 is raging. What tough decisions will the Tucker family have to make before the end of the year?
little house • little house on the prairie • laura ingalls wilder • roxberry • massachusetts
The Party’s Over
Can you imagine sharing a telephone line with up to ten different people? That's what early telephone users did. Now, the party's over.
party line • telephone • early telephone • mary m alward • mary alward
Can you imagine sharing a telephone line with up to ten different people? That's what early telephone users did. Now, the party's over.
party line • telephone • early telephone • mary m alward • mary alward
A Brilliant Idea
Thomas Edison was the most famous inventor of his time. He invented the phonograph, an electric vote recorder, the universal stock ticker and an electrical system. The most brilliant of Thomas' ideas was the light bulb. Thank you, Thomas Edison.
thomas edison • science for kids • mary alward • mary m alward • phonograph
Thomas Edison was the most famous inventor of his time. He invented the phonograph, an electric vote recorder, the universal stock ticker and an electrical system. The most brilliant of Thomas' ideas was the light bulb. Thank you, Thomas Edison.
thomas edison • science for kids • mary alward • mary m alward • phonograph
Angel of Mercy
Can you imagine tending the wounded and dying on the battlefields of the American Civil War? That's what Harriet Patience Dame did. She's stopped by today to tell us her story.
american civil war • angel of mercy • harriet patience dame • bull run • manassas
Can you imagine tending the wounded and dying on the battlefields of the American Civil War? That's what Harriet Patience Dame did. She's stopped by today to tell us her story.
american civil war • angel of mercy • harriet patience dame • bull run • manassas
Diabetes: What You Should Know
According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, more than two million Canadians suffer from diabetes. Thousands of others have not been diagnosed.
diabetes • diabetic • blood sugar • glucose • canadian diabetes association
According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, more than two million Canadians suffer from diabetes. Thousands of others have not been diagnosed.
diabetes • diabetic • blood sugar • glucose • canadian diabetes association
Easter Books for Kids
Looking for great books to read over Easter? If you enjoy reading about Easter, here are a few books to pique your interest.
easter • easter books • easter books for kids • mary alward • mary m alward
Looking for great books to read over Easter? If you enjoy reading about Easter, here are a few books to pique your interest.
easter • easter books • easter books for kids • mary alward • mary m alward
Easter Recipes for Diabetics
Need a diabetic meal for Easter. This article contains recipes for an entire Easter meal. Enjoy!
easter • easter recipes • easter diabetic recipes • diabetic recipes • chutney ham
Need a diabetic meal for Easter. This article contains recipes for an entire Easter meal. Enjoy!
easter • easter recipes • easter diabetic recipes • diabetic recipes • chutney ham
Flash and Rumble
When you see a bright flash and hear a low rumble, you can be sure a thunderstorm is on the way. How do you know how close it is? How many volts does one volt of lightning carry? What should you do when a thunderstorm strikes? Find the answers to all of these questions right here.
science • science for kids • lightning • thunder • thunderstorms
When you see a bright flash and hear a low rumble, you can be sure a thunderstorm is on the way. How do you know how close it is? How many volts does one volt of lightning carry? What should you do when a thunderstorm strikes? Find the answers to all of these questions right here.
science • science for kids • lightning • thunder • thunderstorms
Fragrant Dishes for your Outdoor Dinner Party
Do you entertaining outdoors on a warm, summer evening, when the sweet fragrance of blossoms from my garden drift across the evening breeze? If so, make the evening unforgettable by adding blooms from your garden to your dishes.
edible • outdoor dinner • party • blooms • edible flowers
Do you entertaining outdoors on a warm, summer evening, when the sweet fragrance of blossoms from my garden drift across the evening breeze? If so, make the evening unforgettable by adding blooms from your garden to your dishes.
edible • outdoor dinner • party • blooms • edible flowers
From Darkness to Light
I have lived sixteen years with an invisible disability. People just don't seem to understand that such a thing exists. This is my story.
invisible disability • canadian health • mary alward • mary m alward • chronic pain
I have lived sixteen years with an invisible disability. People just don't seem to understand that such a thing exists. This is my story.
invisible disability • canadian health • mary alward • mary m alward • chronic pain
From Egg to Enchantment
Can you imagine starting life as a small egg on the leaf of a milkweed plant. What does the future hold in store for you?
butterfly • science for kids • mary alward • mary m alward • chrysalis
Can you imagine starting life as a small egg on the leaf of a milkweed plant. What does the future hold in store for you?
butterfly • science for kids • mary alward • mary m alward • chrysalis
Fun with Weather
Today, we can turn on the television, radio or go online to find out what the weather is going to be. Years ago, before electricity, things weren't so simple. For centuries, people watched nature to predict the weather.
weather • science for kids • science • weather satellites • mary alward
Today, we can turn on the television, radio or go online to find out what the weather is going to be. Years ago, before electricity, things weren't so simple. For centuries, people watched nature to predict the weather.
weather • science for kids • science • weather satellites • mary alward
George Armstrong Custer
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
george armstrong custer • custers last stand • little bighorn • south dakota • mary alward
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
george armstrong custer • custers last stand • little bighorn • south dakota • mary alward
Gifts of Love and Caring
Even before I could read, I loved books. Later, I realized the power of words. I loved putting pen to paper. My love of books and writing are the results of loving and caring teachers. Thank you, Miss Carver and Mr. Chrysler.
great books for kids • books • writing • nancy drew • mary alward
Even before I could read, I loved books. Later, I realized the power of words. I loved putting pen to paper. My love of books and writing are the results of loving and caring teachers. Thank you, Miss Carver and Mr. Chrysler.
great books for kids • books • writing • nancy drew • mary alward
Granny Ross
It's hard to imagine what life was like for early settlers to Canada. Early pioneer, Marie Henriette Ross, faced daily challenges. In addition, she blazed a trail in the world of science, inspiring future generations.
granny ross • science • marie henriette ross • mary m alward • mary alward
It's hard to imagine what life was like for early settlers to Canada. Early pioneer, Marie Henriette Ross, faced daily challenges. In addition, she blazed a trail in the world of science, inspiring future generations.
granny ross • science • marie henriette ross • mary m alward • mary alward
Harriet Ann Jacobs
Harriet Ann Jacobs was born into slavery at Edenton, North Carolina in 1813. Sexually harassed by Dr. Norcom, she became desperate. She hid in a crawlspace in her grandmother's house for six years, eleven months. When she finally gained her freedom, she wrote "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl."
harriet ann jacobs • linda brent • incidents in the life of a slave girl • writer • author
Harriet Ann Jacobs was born into slavery at Edenton, North Carolina in 1813. Sexually harassed by Dr. Norcom, she became desperate. She hid in a crawlspace in her grandmother's house for six years, eleven months. When she finally gained her freedom, she wrote "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl."
harriet ann jacobs • linda brent • incidents in the life of a slave girl • writer • author
Harriet Jacobs: Prisoner of Freedom
Can you imagine living in a crawlspace seven feet wide and nine feet long for almost seven years? It would be sheer torture, wouldn’t it? Well, that is exactly what Harriet Jacobs did.
harriet jacobs • slave • incidents of a slave girl • abuse • sexual abuse
Can you imagine living in a crawlspace seven feet wide and nine feet long for almost seven years? It would be sheer torture, wouldn’t it? Well, that is exactly what Harriet Jacobs did.
harriet jacobs • slave • incidents of a slave girl • abuse • sexual abuse
Hypothermia: What you need to know
As the cold weather approaches, it is important to know the warning signs of hypothermia and precautions to take to prevent it.
warning signs of hypothermia • hypothermia • mary m alward • mary alward • cold
As the cold weather approaches, it is important to know the warning signs of hypothermia and precautions to take to prevent it.
warning signs of hypothermia • hypothermia • mary m alward • mary alward • cold
In the Blink of an Eye
If you want a fantastic read, this book is for you. The eyes on each page challenge you to guess what creature is watching you by using the clues. The intense gaze of the unnamed animal will give you a look at the world from their point of view.
blink of an eye • mary alward • great books for kids • kids reading • kids books
If you want a fantastic read, this book is for you. The eyes on each page challenge you to guess what creature is watching you by using the clues. The intense gaze of the unnamed animal will give you a look at the world from their point of view.
blink of an eye • mary alward • great books for kids • kids reading • kids books
Introduction to Robins: A Beginner's Guide to Albino Robins, Diet, Nesting, and Flight
Have you ever wondered how big a robin is, how much it weighs, how fast it can fly, or if there is such a thing as a white robin? All these questions and more are answered in <i>All About Robins.</i>
robins • robins nest • robins eggs • robin redbreast • red breast
Have you ever wondered how big a robin is, how much it weighs, how fast it can fly, or if there is such a thing as a white robin? All these questions and more are answered in <i>All About Robins.</i>
robins • robins nest • robins eggs • robin redbreast • red breast
Itch, Scratch and Burn: How Women Cope
Any woman who has ever suffered from Candida, commonly known as vaginal yeast infection, can easily relate to the title of this article. Learn what causes yeast infections and how to prevent those nasty symptoms.
candida • yeast infection • canadian health • mary alward • mary m alward
Any woman who has ever suffered from Candida, commonly known as vaginal yeast infection, can easily relate to the title of this article. Learn what causes yeast infections and how to prevent those nasty symptoms.
candida • yeast infection • canadian health • mary alward • mary m alward
Let’s Attend a Slave Auction
Imagine that you live in Maryland in 1854. You are an abolitionist. You hate slavery, but feel that you need to keep up with the times. There is a slave auction at the local auction house. You decide to go.
slavery • slave auction • harriet tubman • abolitionist • mary alward
Imagine that you live in Maryland in 1854. You are an abolitionist. You hate slavery, but feel that you need to keep up with the times. There is a slave auction at the local auction house. You decide to go.
slavery • slave auction • harriet tubman • abolitionist • mary alward
Living with Fibromyalgia: Lisa’s Story
Let's look at a scenario of one woman's life. A woman, Lisa, who is twenty-five and just given birth to her second child. Lisa wonders what is wrong with her. Eventually, she will find out she has Fibromyalgia, but for now, she is scared to death and her doctor blames the flu.
fibromyalgia • pain • flu • symptoms • tests
Let's look at a scenario of one woman's life. A woman, Lisa, who is twenty-five and just given birth to her second child. Lisa wonders what is wrong with her. Eventually, she will find out she has Fibromyalgia, but for now, she is scared to death and her doctor blames the flu.
fibromyalgia • pain • flu • symptoms • tests
Magical Creatures of the Night
Can you imagine running through a field as the moon beams down upon you? Bathed in its soft light, you chase those magical creatures of the night, a jar held in one hand. Your giggles float on the warm summer breeze, as the fireflies fly upward, just out of reach.
fireflies • magical creatures • science for kids • mary alward • mary m alward
Can you imagine running through a field as the moon beams down upon you? Bathed in its soft light, you chase those magical creatures of the night, a jar held in one hand. Your giggles float on the warm summer breeze, as the fireflies fly upward, just out of reach.
fireflies • magical creatures • science for kids • mary alward • mary m alward
Mary and Her Monster
It was a dark and stormy night at the Villa Diodati in Geneva, Switzerland. Thunder boomed. Lightning flashed. The storm raged. Little did Mary know that the beginning of a monster would be formed on that fateful night in 1816.
biographies • biography • mary alward • mary m alward • mary shelley
It was a dark and stormy night at the Villa Diodati in Geneva, Switzerland. Thunder boomed. Lightning flashed. The storm raged. Little did Mary know that the beginning of a monster would be formed on that fateful night in 1816.
biographies • biography • mary alward • mary m alward • mary shelley
My Name is Pumpkin
Hi! My name is pumpkin. No, it's not a nickname. I'm the big orange fruit that grows in gardens and farmer's fields. I stopped by to tell you about myself and my ancestors. We've been around for 9,000 years.
pumpkins • history of pumpkins • history for children • history for kids • gourd
Hi! My name is pumpkin. No, it's not a nickname. I'm the big orange fruit that grows in gardens and farmer's fields. I stopped by to tell you about myself and my ancestors. We've been around for 9,000 years.
pumpkins • history of pumpkins • history for children • history for kids • gourd
Number Pleeyazz
In the beginning telephone companies hired boys as operators. They soon learned boys didn't make good operators and begin to hire women. They worked hard, had patience and made telephone companies successful.
telephone operators • history for children • history for kids • mary alward • mary m alward
In the beginning telephone companies hired boys as operators. They soon learned boys didn't make good operators and begin to hire women. They worked hard, had patience and made telephone companies successful.
telephone operators • history for children • history for kids • mary alward • mary m alward
Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley was born in West Africa. When she was young, she was captured by slave traders and brought to Boston. She was purchased by John Wheatley, as a personal maid for his wife. Never could the Wheatley's have realized that Phillis, as they named her, would one day be the first African-American published poet in the U.S.
phillis wheatley • black poet • african american • mary alward • mary m alward
Phillis Wheatley was born in West Africa. When she was young, she was captured by slave traders and brought to Boston. She was purchased by John Wheatley, as a personal maid for his wife. Never could the Wheatley's have realized that Phillis, as they named her, would one day be the first African-American published poet in the U.S.
phillis wheatley • black poet • african american • mary alward • mary m alward
R-i-i-i-n-n-n-g
Do you know proper telephone etiquette? Let's take a trip back in time to see what life was like when the telephone was younng. What it was like to use a telephone in those days? These questions and more will be answered in this article.
history for children • children • kids • telephone • party line
Do you know proper telephone etiquette? Let's take a trip back in time to see what life was like when the telephone was younng. What it was like to use a telephone in those days? These questions and more will be answered in this article.
history for children • children • kids • telephone • party line
Screech Like a Banshee
Have you ever heard the term, "Screech like a banshee?" This phrase is often used when describing the screech owl. Though this article focuses mainly on the eastern screech owl, it has a small bit of information on other owls as well.
canadian tourism • nature • eastern screech owl • folklore • nature
Have you ever heard the term, "Screech like a banshee?" This phrase is often used when describing the screech owl. Though this article focuses mainly on the eastern screech owl, it has a small bit of information on other owls as well.
canadian tourism • nature • eastern screech owl • folklore • nature
Symbols of Canada
The greatest symbol of Canada is our flag, but because the country is unique, we use many different symbols to let the world know who we are and where we live.
canada • canada for kids • symbols of canada • maple leaf • canada goose
The greatest symbol of Canada is our flag, but because the country is unique, we use many different symbols to let the world know who we are and where we live.
canada • canada for kids • symbols of canada • maple leaf • canada goose
Symbols of Canada: Part Two
Last time I promised that I would teach you more about the symbols that Canadians use to identify their country. From the beaver to the loonie, symbols of Canada are certainly unique.
canada for kids • canada • canadian symbols • loonie • beaver
Last time I promised that I would teach you more about the symbols that Canadians use to identify their country. From the beaver to the loonie, symbols of Canada are certainly unique.
canada for kids • canada • canadian symbols • loonie • beaver
Tell Me Why?
The world is a HUGE place. There is so much to do, see and learn about. Children will love these books that answers all of their questions about planet Earth.
earth • tell me why • why • mary alward • mary m alward
The world is a HUGE place. There is so much to do, see and learn about. Children will love these books that answers all of their questions about planet Earth.
earth • tell me why • why • mary alward • mary m alward
The Bravest Woman in America
Hi, my name is Ida Lewis. For fifty-five years I was the keeper of Lime Rock Lighthouse, off the coast of Rhode Island. I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures.
history for children • ida lewis • lighthouse keeper • lighthouse • lime rock lighthouse
Hi, my name is Ida Lewis. For fifty-five years I was the keeper of Lime Rock Lighthouse, off the coast of Rhode Island. I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures.
history for children • ida lewis • lighthouse keeper • lighthouse • lime rock lighthouse
The Bravest Woman in America: Part 2
My name is Ida Lewis. Last week I started to tell you about my life as a lighthouse keeper on Lime Rock, Rhode Island. This week I'm going to finish my story.
ida lewis • bravest woman in america • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
My name is Ida Lewis. Last week I started to tell you about my life as a lighthouse keeper on Lime Rock, Rhode Island. This week I'm going to finish my story.
ida lewis • bravest woman in america • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
The Little Drummer Boy
Can you imagine marching off to war at the tender age of ten years? That's exactly what Johnny Clem did way back in 1861.
johnny clem • civil war • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
Can you imagine marching off to war at the tender age of ten years? That's exactly what Johnny Clem did way back in 1861.
johnny clem • civil war • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
The Little House Guidebook - Family Vacation Fun
Want to take a terrific family vacation this summer? Then this is the book for you if you're a fan of the Little House on the Prairie books.
laura ingalls wilder • little house on the prairie • mary alward • mary m alward • great books for kids
Want to take a terrific family vacation this summer? Then this is the book for you if you're a fan of the Little House on the Prairie books.
laura ingalls wilder • little house on the prairie • mary alward • mary m alward • great books for kids
The Moon Sisters
Ginnie and Lottie Moon were born in Virginia. When the Civil War broke out, they were definitely on the side of the South. To what lengths would these women go for the cause they believed in?
moon sisters • civil war spies • history for children • history for kids • mary alward
Ginnie and Lottie Moon were born in Virginia. When the Civil War broke out, they were definitely on the side of the South. To what lengths would these women go for the cause they believed in?
moon sisters • civil war spies • history for children • history for kids • mary alward
The Vanishing Tribe
In 200 A.D., the Beothuck Indians made their home on what is now known as Newfoundland, Canada. In 1829, with the passing of Shanawdithit, a Beothuck woman, the tribe vanished.
boethuck • indians • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
In 200 A.D., the Beothuck Indians made their home on what is now known as Newfoundland, Canada. In 1829, with the passing of Shanawdithit, a Beothuck woman, the tribe vanished.
boethuck • indians • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
Time Warp Trio
This series of books by author, Jon Scieszka is wild, wacky and hilarious. Go along with Joe, Fred and Sam on these zany adventures. Visit the Stone-Age, Camelot, the Old West and take a trip on the high seas with Blackbeard. Terrific series for kids 7 to 11.
great books for kids • time warp trio • wild books • funny books • mary alward
This series of books by author, Jon Scieszka is wild, wacky and hilarious. Go along with Joe, Fred and Sam on these zany adventures. Visit the Stone-Age, Camelot, the Old West and take a trip on the high seas with Blackbeard. Terrific series for kids 7 to 11.
great books for kids • time warp trio • wild books • funny books • mary alward
Trumpeter Swans
The Trumpeter swan is the rarest bird in the world. Trumpeters are not only beautiful but are marvelously effective ambassadors for wetland habitat. Help to protect this magnificent species.
trumpeter swan • swan • wetlands • canadian tourism • canadian travel
The Trumpeter swan is the rarest bird in the world. Trumpeters are not only beautiful but are marvelously effective ambassadors for wetland habitat. Help to protect this magnificent species.
trumpeter swan • swan • wetlands • canadian tourism • canadian travel
Turn on the Radio
People of the Great Depression faced many hardships each day. To escape from the stress of life, each evening the family would gather in the living room. Someone would say, <i>Turn on the Radio!</i> and the fun would begin.
great depression • radio • floor model radio • mary alward • mary m alward
People of the Great Depression faced many hardships each day. To escape from the stress of life, each evening the family would gather in the living room. Someone would say, <i>Turn on the Radio!</i> and the fun would begin.
great depression • radio • floor model radio • mary alward • mary m alward
We’ve Come A Long Way Mr. Bell
Can you imagine what it would be like for telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell to visit the world today and see how his invention has grown? Would he be shocked, happy, appalled or horrified?
telephone • bell • alexander graham bell • telephone invention • canada
Can you imagine what it would be like for telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell to visit the world today and see how his invention has grown? Would he be shocked, happy, appalled or horrified?
telephone • bell • alexander graham bell • telephone invention • canada
What is That Eerie Yodel?
Have you ever stood on the shore of a northern lake at dusk and heard an eerie yodeling wail resounding over the water? If so, chances are you were hearing the call of a Common Loon.
canada for kids • canada • loon • common loon • northern lake
Have you ever stood on the shore of a northern lake at dusk and heard an eerie yodeling wail resounding over the water? If so, chances are you were hearing the call of a Common Loon.
canada for kids • canada • loon • common loon • northern lake
Why Should I Read?
It's very important for you to read lots of books when you're young. This article tells you why.
great books for kids • reading fun • bonding • family reading time • classics
It's very important for you to read lots of books when you're young. This article tells you why.
great books for kids • reading fun • bonding • family reading time • classics
Victoria, British Columbia for Kids
Want to take the kids on a trip of a lifetime? Then Victoria, British Columbia is the place to go. Scenic panoramas and breath taking views will remain in their memories forever. There are hundreds of attractions for kids to enjoy in and around Victoria.
victoria • british columbia • victoria bc • kids • travel with kids
Want to take the kids on a trip of a lifetime? Then Victoria, British Columbia is the place to go. Scenic panoramas and breath taking views will remain in their memories forever. There are hundreds of attractions for kids to enjoy in and around Victoria.
victoria • british columbia • victoria bc • kids • travel with kids
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