February 18th, 2010 by admin
Knox College scholars noted in The Wall Street Journal
Books about Abraham Lincoln by Knox College scholars occupy two of the top five spots in a “Presidents Day Reading List” in The Wall Street Journal. The two books are “Honor’s Voice,” by Douglas L. Wilson, about Lincoln’s rise to prominence in Illinois; and the new edition [...]
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October 25th, 2009 by admin
Pepper is the third most used recipe ingredient in the world. Third only to salt and water. Americans eat approximately .25 pound of pepper a year. But where did pepper originate? Pepper originated in Kerala, India. The region is known for its twin monsoon. The heavy rains are important for the fragile fruits of the [...]
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September 8th, 2009 by admin
Question: 5th grade teacher looking for suggestions for next years book picks. Any ideas?
I am looking for suggestions for books to read whole class. I used to teach 2nd grade so this is a bit of a change for me. Any genre is helpful (non-fiction, reality, biography, etc.). Thanks for your help!!
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July 3rd, 2009 by admin
Question: Help!!!!!!?
I need a good non-fiction 5th grade book. It can’t be a biography, though.
Answer: Check out books about something you like, animals, monsters, stars and space, volcanoes. Maybe something in one of your classes makes you want to know a little more, what is it?
Ask your librarian, any good librarian will be happy [...]
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March 23rd, 2009 by admin
Question: Good Book On Coco Chanel?
Im looking for a really good quality autobiography or biography all about Coco Chanel, im looking for one on www.Amazon.co.uk but I dont know whats a good one, If youve read any that you recommend? Im looking for a thick book? More to read you know?
Answer: lunoo
Briefs: To ski or [...]
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