Monthly Archives: August 2012

This is a very informative picture book for kids about how certain ordinary things came to be. Behind the toaster, toilet, tub, microwave, camera, and many other items are the pioneers who invented them. Rona Arato presents the reasoning behind … Continue reading →

This is a very interesting and informative book about water. It is a picture book for kids age 7 and up. But it is also a book that older kids can learn a lot about. The book discusses the water … Continue reading →

This book highlights the heroes in Canada who stood up for their beliefs. These ten Canadians are strong men and women who shaped Canada and made it the place that it is. The individuals showcased by Arato are: Jeanne Mance, … Continue reading →

This is a great book for hikers. Readers will learn how to hike from the Niagara Escarpment to Tobermory all the way to Eastern Canada. It is a really wonderful book which showcases how we can enjoy the great outdoors, … Continue reading →

Jennifer Aist believes that no matter how young the child is, there are great benefits to taking your child out into the great outdoors. Kids have fun outdoors. And they can develop more cognitively, emotionally, and physically if they spend … Continue reading →

This is a book of really extraordinary stories from the great outdoors. This book contains 23 short stories by adventurers who love the outdoors.These stories will make you laugh, stew, cringe, stop reading, but then be compelled to keep reading. … Continue reading →