September 2, 2010, 5:18 pm
More women than ever before are jumping on their saddles to enjoy one of the fastest growing sports in the country-and to improve cardiovascular fitness, control their weight, and liven up their social lives. At the same time, cycling remains very much a “man’s sport,” an intimidating world that can be difficult for women to navigate. Now celebrity spokeswoman Selene Yeager covers all the basics-for all ages and fitness levels. Women will learn… – How to find the perfect bike and other essential equipment – How to shift, spin, climb mountains, and get back down – Training techniques that take it up a notch – What to eat off-and on-a bike – Competition craziness-race information and strategies – Why guys who work in bike shops act the way they do – And more!
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Selene Yeager, known as the Fitness Chick, is the only regular female columnist in Bicycling magazine. She also contributes regularly to Prevention magazine and is the auth … >>> Available at Amazon >>> Check Price Now!
September 2, 2010, 5:13 pm
Everything we do has an impact on the world around us–from the clothes we wear and food we eat to the gardens we grow and the trash we throw away. And to take the best care of the earth–and ourselves–it’s important to make smart choices. With The Everything® Kids’ Environment Book, you’ll find out what you can do every day to help protect our planet. You’ll also learn why the rainforest is so important to us, how animals go extinct, and what environmentalists can tell us about taking good care of our world. Learn how to “go green” and to: Find new uses for recycled grocery bags Create your own greenhouse Make acid rain–safely!–to see how it affect plants Test organic food against foods grown with chemicals Make your own compost pile Re-create deforestation with the soil from timbered trees Test your sensitivity to noise Whether you are in the classroom, surfing the Internet, or just hanging out with your friends, you can make a difference. Start toda … >>> Available at Amazon >>> Check Price Now!
August 21, 2010, 11:48 am
Want to make things disappear? Change salt to sugar? Create slime using items found in your kitchen? Well, with The Everything Kids’ Magical Science Experiments Book, you can do just that–and more! Filled with more than 50 science experiments that bend the rules of time, space, and logic, The Everything Kids’ Magical Science Experiments Book shows you how to unlock the mysteries of science and “magic” so you can: Create invisible ink Build a “genie in a bottle” Make a fog chamber Make a person stay seated, just by using your pinky finger Seal a punctured balloon with a penny Turn Mentos candy into soda Packed with 30 highly conductive puzzles, The Everything Kids’ Magical Science Experiments Book is the perfect tool for anyone who wants to make “magic”–with science!
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Tom Robinson is a National Board Certified teacher and author of the bestselling The Everything Kids’ Science Experiments Book. He li … >>> Available at Amazon >>> Check Price Now!
August 15, 2010, 10:25 am
Kids* – of all ages – just love mazes, so make sure there’s a sharpened pencil about! Over 100 intricate mazes will test the skill and resolve of any player: * Can you get Shackteton through the Iceberg-Iaden Antarctica maze to safely? * Can you pull a thread from one corner to another in an Inca Key textile design? * Can your spot of colour find its way around a kaleidoscopic maze? * Beth Blair says this one is really for 8-10 year olds! * Our opinion: “Lots of original ideas make this a really innovative maze book.”
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July 25, 2010, 1:18 pm
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July 19, 2010, 3:52 pm
Which lake in Massachusetts has one of the longest names of any body of water in the United States? Which U.S. state began as a prison? In which state is half of the popcorn eaten in America is grown and packaged? You’ll learn all of this and more fun facts and interesting trivia about the history, geography and landmarks in all of the 50 states -from California and Washington all the way to Maine and Florida in–The Everything Kids’ States Book. Packed with 30 puzzles like dot-to-dots, mazes, word searches, rebus puzzles riddles, and more, The Everything Kids’ States Book will take you on an unforgettable journey across the U.S. of A.!
About the Author
Brian Thornton earned his B.A. in History from Gonzaga University and both his B.A.E. (English) and M.A. (History) from Eastern Washington University. Since entering the teaching profession in 1993, he has taught at every level from sixth grade through college, se … >>> Available at Amazon >>> Check Price Now!
June 16, 2010, 11:42 pm
Science has never been so easy – or so much fun! With The Everything Kids’ Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household items and you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested science experiments. High school science teach Tom Robinson shows you how to expand your scientific horizons – from biology to chemistry to physics to outer space. You’ll discover answers to questions like: Is it possible to blow up a balloon without actually blowing into it? What is inside coins? Can a magnet ever be “turned off”? Do toilets always flush in the same direction? Can a swimming pool be cleaned with just the breath of one person? Get ready to enter the laboratory and learn how to conduct cool experiments, understand scientific terms like “photosynthesis,” and know fun facts like how many latex balloons per day can be made from a rubber tree. Each section has a great science fair project, complete with all the details you need to wow your … >>> Available at Amazon >>> Check Price Now!
November 29, 2009, 11:36 pm
Review
“Gail Collins’s When Everything Changed points out what the women on “Mad Men” know: that period in our history was less enjoyable for the ladies…. The early pages of Ms. Collins’s book are peppered with accounts of incidents so outrageous they almost seem like jokes….but Ms. Collins underlines the serious consequences of such risible moments by including the stories of individual women-from overworked housewives to marginalized politicians-whose lives were cramped and deformed by the culture’s low opinion of their capabilities…. Ms. Collins reminds us of how many aspects of our lives were affected by the battles these women fought. And even readers who lived through this era may be surprised to discover how much they never knew, or have forgotten…Among the impressive features of Ms. Collins’s book is her genial, fair-minded sympathy, her refusal to smirk at the excesses of the most radical ’70s feminists or at the stance of women, among them Phyllis Schl … >>> Save Money at Amazon.com
