Cornrows or 'canerows' in the Caribbean is a hair braiding technique that originated in Africa where the hair is braided to the scalp. Locs are a thin rope-like thread of hair created by braiding, twisting, or matting and these originated in India. The braids are...

Coral Gardens is the fourth book from the Under the Sea series by Patricia Gleichauf. Did you know that corals are actually small endangered sea creatures? Coral reefs are underwater gardens where sea plants and sea animals live. A single coral is called a polyp...

Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural Selection by Alan J. Hesse is a graphic history or comic book version of how and why Charles Darwin, a devoutly religious man, came up with his theory of how physical and behavioral traits change over time and...

There is nothing that provides more unconditional love and support than a pet, especially if that pet is a dog. Charlie arrived in Vine Street one summer day, starving, lonely, abandoned and looking for love and attention. He found what he was looking for in...

Did you know that a green sea turtle has a brown shell? But its skin is green, so perhaps that’s how it was named. And green sea turtles can hold their breath for a very long time. Remarkable. So is the fact that there is...

Financial literacy should begin as young as age 5. As your child continues to grow well into their pre-teen years, they should have a better handle on and understanding of money management. Roy Hollinshead’s Children's Money Savvy Questions offers young readers over forty various types...

Author and photographer Doris Dumrauf has created a backyard oasis and chosen plants and water treatments to attract a variety of birds, dragonflies, frogs, and more. Her stunning, full-color photos provide the visual evidence of visitors to her backyard. Now, she shares her secrets to...

Cars, Kids, And Fun: Activities For All Ages by Deborah Hunt is a fun-filled and interactive book for both kids and adults that will keep them busy till the very end. The car needs to have the following items: books, notebooks of different sizes, pencils,...

The illustrations in Cuddled and Carried by Dia L. Michels make you want to cuddle and carry the book itself. Simple sentences will promote a child self-reading from the art work, even if they don’t know the words. Pandas, koalas, cougars, and many more animals...

Carpet Snakes and Stick Insects: Extreme Pets! is a wonderful book by author J.R. Poulter. She explores two pets that you might not have thought about owning. Written in rhyming verse for grades 1 to 3, the book describes the benefits and disadvantages of owning...