On January 17 America will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. But who is Martin Luther King, Jr. and why are we celebrating him? Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a leader in the Civil Rights movement in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. He did not believe in […]
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How do they say that in…
English: equality French: égalité Spanish: igualdad German: Gleichstellung Italian: uguaglianza Chinese: Píngděng 平等
Kids in the Kitchen
Sticky Chicken Lettuce Wraps Yield: 4 to 6 servings A new way to serve chicken – its like a taco but its in a lettuce wrap inside of a tortilla. The crisp lettuce tastes great with the chicken Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons white wine […]
Book Review: The Wildwood
The Wildwood by Colin Meloy Illustrations by Carson Ellis When Prue, 13, sees her baby brother being carried away by crows, she’s terrified! She chases after them on her bike. Off the crows go into the Impassable Wilderness. Prue’s classmate, Curtis, tries to stop her from going but it’s no use! Despite the rumors of […]
How do they say that in …
English commence French commencer Spanish comenzar Italian iniziare German beginnen Chinese Kāishǐ 开始
Word of the Week
Commence 1. Begin; start On January 1, the new year commences.
New Year’s
People around the world celebrate the start of a year on New Year’s Day. It is one of the oldest holidays. In the Western cultures of Europe, North America, South America, and Australia, most people celebrate New Year’s Day on January 1. People of other places and cultures observe the new year at other times […]
Book Review: Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Scythe by Neal Shusterman This is a 5-star book in my opinion. It’s the first in a series and has definitely earned the award on its cover. It’s of the dystopian genre but not in the usual sense. Instead of things being at the worst, things are actually at a peak and death is no […]
Kids in the Kitchen
Easy Cheesy Frittata Cups These easy cheesy cups are sure to delight the whole family. But especially the ones who like to eat with their hands! You can easily substitute whatever leftover or fresh vegetables you have on hand. Makes 12 cups Ingredients: 6 eggs 1 1/2 cups skim milk 1 cup cheddar cheese grated 1 cup baby […]
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English heritage French patrimoine Spanish herencia German erbe Italian eredità Swahili urithi