Mystery and Wonder of the Pryamid

For centuries archaeologists have searched for the puzzles and mysteries of Ancient Egyptian Pyramids, and there are still unanswered questions. THREE UNSOLVED MYSTERIES OF THE PYRAMIDS The world’s fascination with ancient Egypt has a long history; Greek rulers often portrayed themselves as pharaohs. Romans dragged obelisks out of Egypt to adorn their cities, including Istanbul…

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Discover why bookstores are an inspiration for writers

Stuart Brent Books was a magical bookstore on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue, owned and managed by the strange and wonderful Stuart Brent. Unfortunately, both are gone now, but a week doesn’t go by that. I don’t wish I could go back. Looking back, working part-time at Stuart Brent Books was one of the most amazing experiences…

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Help nature with an Eco-Friendly vacation.

“When a man moves away from nature his heart becomes hard.” Lakota proverb Just as staying in harmony with nature helps your heart, it also helps the environment, natural resources, and wildlife. These are the reason to consider a vacation of eco-friendly vacation resorts. Vacationing at an eco-green resort helps protect the environment, natural resources,…

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DISCOVER HOW GNOMES INSPIRE KIDS TO EXPLORE CREATIVITY

  The Magical World of Gnomes Gnome origins are woven into European folklore, dwarfish, subterranean goblin, or earth spirit who guards mines of precious treasures hidden in the Earth. These unique creatures are incorporated into medieval mythologies; they are usually small, physically deformed (usually hunchbacked) creatures resembling a dry, gnarled old man. Gob, the king…

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HOW TIME TRAVEL STORIES HELP KIDS LEARN ABOUT HSTORY

Do you ever think about tumbling into another period as a time traveler? That’s what Abigail, the character in my new book – Abigail and Sego’s Magical Train Ride – did to solve a mystery for her 6th-grade bicentennial assignment. She tumbles from life in 1976 to the 1860s. Come along and see what she…

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Book a trip to recharge and expand your mind

It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out of your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to’. – Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, J R.R Tolkien. Fiction is a magic carpet that transports readers all over the…

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Can Mark Twain’s Childhood Inspire Future Young Authors?

Writers are both naturally born and can be made. Early childhood can be a source of inspiration for a great novelist. Mark Twain is an example of a great writer who received creative inspiration from his childhood home and its surrounding world. Here are some exciting events in his life that inspired his future. Mark…

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