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- Two Kids' Classic Books for Teaching Family ValuesTeach your kids life's lessons by reading classic kids books. Classic literature teaches kids the necessary social and family values they need to know how to deal with emotions and problem solving.
Top 10 Classic Books for ChildrenEducators, librarians, and parents agree--books that capture the universal theme of love and caring, or encourage the use of imagination should be among the top 10 classic books no child should grow up without.
Six Classic Books that Became Blockbuster MoviesLike The Lovely Bones and Bridge to Terebitha classic movies that started out as books are likely to become not only box-office favorites, but cultural classics.
How to Read and Enjoy a Classic BookJust because a book was published over fifty years ago doesn't mean it has to be impossible to read - here are some tips for how to get through and perhaps enjoy a classic book.- Five Great Classic Books for Girls"Classic" books may often not appeal to many children because they seem "old." The books that follow on this list remain classics among all ages and are of chief interest to young female readers because of their heroines.
- 40 Classic Books that Are Must ReadsIf you've wanted to broaden your education, or become fluent in the "classics," then this is a great list of 40 classic must read novels.
- Web Sites for Finding Rare Classic Books to Read and Download for Freethis article tells about two wed sites that specialize in classical era rare and out of print books that can be read online and downloaded for free.
- Comparing the Modern Little Women Movie to the Classic BookWatching a movie may be easier and more convenient, but are we missing out if we do than in lieu of reading the book?
- 'The Three Musketeers' of 2011 Veers from Dumas's Original TaleThe Hollywood machine’s most recent reboot victim, 'The Three Musketeers,' made its way into theaters this past weekend. What did critics and moviegoers think of this new version of Alexandre Dumas’s classic book?
- TOS Review - Apologia - Read for the HeartThis book from Apologia should be on every educators shelf regardless of where you teach. Find out more about Read from the Heart and exactly what is inside.
A Strategy for HappinessA Strategy for Happiness- In Search of Life's MeaningIn Search of Life's Meaning
Classic Book Gifts for the Pre-K GraduateSpring 2011 is here and your child is finishing up his or her preschool program; kindergarten is right around the corner. For a young child experiencing a transition like graduation, some new books are an ideal gift idea.- Read Wirelessly with the KindleWith Amazon's revolutionary new Kindle, the wireless reading device, including Wi-Fi and a six inch display, your reading experience will be transformed forever.
- Get Your Kids to Read More and Actually Enjoy ReadingGetting your kids to read is best taught by example. Here are some fun ways to get your kids of all ages to enjoy reading.
- A Great Book About BaseballChicken Soup for the Baseball Fan's Soul is a great book about baseball. I strongly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the game. The book explains why baseball is such a great institution, and what it teaches about life.
- 3 Books I Would Love to See Made into MoviesWhile glancing over my library the other day I came upon three books that I would love to see made into movies
10 Classic Books Every Child Should Read While Growing UpA guide to some of the important books of childhood.- 10 Classic Books Your Child Should ReadThese 10 classic books no child should grow up without will teach them valuable lessons and also familiarize them with pop culture.
The Top 10 Books With a Fall or Autumn SettingNot only are these all good reads for the chilled, autumn air, but they are also set in Autumn. This list, 10 Books for Autumn, ranges from young adult fiction, to horror, to Americana, to Mystery, and more.- Hunch.Com: Need Help with a Decision?Hunch is an online decision-making tool that claims to be able to assist you in finding an answer by asking ten questions or less. Over time, Hunch "learns" about you and becomes more accurate when answering your queries.
- Classic Books that Were Rejected by PublishersNot every classic book was accepted by the first publisher that read it. These are some of the best books that were rejected several times.
- Five Classic Books Your Teenager Should Read This SummerThese classic novels frequently make the summer reading lists of schools across the country, but even more importantly, they are exciting tales your teenager will enjoy reading.
5 Classic Books You Should Read This SummerWhy keep classic novels in the library? Here are five page-turners, perfect for reading by the pool. Oh, and they happen to be "classics."- Totally Free Online LibrariesDid you know that right now you can access over 4 million books for free on the internet? All kinds of books including fiction and non-fiction, reference even high tech, business and medical topics are available, right now and completely free.
- Perpetual Reading ChallengesPeople who love to read are taking their hobby to the next level - challenging themselves to read books that fit a specific topic, in a certain amount of time.
- Decorating with BooksBooks aren't just something to read; like all of your décor, they say something about you. The perfect book shelf isn't lined with books; it's as much a display as it is a functional place to store books.
- Education: Modern to Classic Books for Teenage BoysReading is a great way to explore the world. Give a teenager a book as a gift and you give them a chance to learn about the world outside of their town. Boys often balk at reading; however if you give them a great book they will enjoy the experience of reading.
Little Golden Books: Free Printable Coloring Pages and ActivitiesLittle Golden Books have been an American icon and classic no less than apple pie and baseball for over 65 years! Enjoy some free printable coloring pages and activities based on all the Little Golden Book friends!
Best Books for Dad5 gerat books for fathers.- Five Ways to Boost Your IntelligenceA list of five easy things you can do to boost your intelligence and have fun.
- Read Classic Books on the Go Using Your PDA or EmailHave you been meaning to sit down and read a good book lately? If you are having a hard time finding the time each day to read, then check out this article. You will soon be on your way to enjoying great literature on the go.
- The Greatest Children's Literature ClassicsWith so many new books being published for children daily, it's easy to forget the great books we grew up with. Take the list to the book store and start sharing these timeless treasures with your children.
How to Repair Damaged BooksDon't wait for a book to fall apart before trying to repair that book, and don't just simply throw away books with loose covers, loose spines, cracked end papers, and loose or ripped pages. Damaged books can be fixed or repaired easily.- Religion in Literature: A Look at Some of the Classic BooksAn observation of religious allusions and concepts used for both modern and ancient literature.
- The Role of Classic Books in the Lives of Today's ChildrenWith modern technology and advancement, as well as other current day distractions, are our children reading classics the way previous generations have?
- Educating Your Children with Classic Grammar TextbooksIf your child struggles to read, they may be helped by the return of a classic grammar or reading textbook. And thanks to one frustrated mother, those textbooks have made a comeback.
