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The boys have been busy planning, building, and planting their bird sanctuary, which they have called “Two Swift Sanctuary”. Once the flowers are up, they will apply to have it sanctioned by the local Audubon Society. After alot of hard work on their part, over the last month, here is a preview – Daffodils, Tulips, [...]

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by Robert Kimmel Smith About This Book When Grandpa Jack moves in with the family, he and Peter battle over the rights to Peter’s room. Peter gets a chance to tell his side of the story when his fifth-grade teacher gives the class a writing assignment. Interest Level: 3-5 Grade Level Equivalent: 4.5 Lexile: 640L [...]

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by Ivy Ruckman About This Book When a tornado watch is issued one Tuesday evening in June, twelve-year-old Dan Hatch and his best friend, Arthur, don’t think much of it. After all, tornado warnings are a way of life during the summer in Grand Island, Nebraska. But soon enough, the wind begins to howl, and [...]

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It’s time to begin our nature journals. These journals are your own – they will not be graded or checked for grammar. However, there are some things you will want to include for your own benefit: Date and Location Weather (e.g. cold, sunny, rainy, hot) Scents in the Air (e.g. crisp air as in spring, [...]

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The Latin Library/Christian http://www.thelatinlibrary.com/index.html Historical works in Latin. Grades 6-12 Not only can you practice your latin terms but you can find links to resources for various continents. Check out the Encyclopedia Mythica for links to Oceaniac myths. You may find something you would like to include in your research. – Posted with Stuffr! –

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This family used Susan Bauer’s “Story of the World” Book 1 – Ancient Times in their history curriculum also. They were kind enough to create a blog about their journey, including links, so that others could share the discoveries. – Posted with Stuffr! –

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Click the link below for excellent maps and information on Oceania. Australia at WorldAtlas.com – Posted with Stuffr! –

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To create an exciting biography, follow this link – Posted with Stuffr! –

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George Alfred Henty (1832-1902) By Pike and Dyke by G.A. Henty (1832-1902) It is the 1570′s, and the people of the Netherlands live in terror under the cruel dominion of Spain. Though many long to be free of Spanish tyranny, efforts at rebellion are failing, and allies are nowhere to be found. Edward “Ned” Martin, [...]

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