Fun with the Family Illinois

Fun with the Family Illinois
Author: Lori Meek Schuldt
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2010-08-03
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0762766174

Geared towards parents with children between the ages of two and twelve, Fun with the Family Illinois features interesting facts and sidebars as well as practical tips about traveling with your little ones.

Fun with the Family Illinois - Illinois

Fun with the Family Illinois - Illinois
Author: Lori Meek Schuldt
Publisher: Insiders' Guide
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2005-03
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780762734887

See stars at the William M. Staerkel Planetarium in Champaign, check out Santa's Village in East Dundee, or catch a dinner show at Medieval Times--kids and parents will love discovering so many things to see and do in Illinois.

Easy Paper Projects

Easy Paper Projects
Author: Maggy Woodley
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2019-09-10
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1624148514

Transform Paper into Thoughtful Cards, Fun Decorations and More with Easy, Mess-Free Crafts Learn just how versatile paper can be when creating fun, colorful crafts. Whether you have plain printer paper, a rainbow array of cardstock or just a few scraps of construction paper, you’ll be able to create inventive paper crafts that require only a few materials you already have, making them a thrifty and accessible alternative to more complicated projects. So grab your paper, scissors and glue and try these fun projects: • Origami Corner Bookmarks • Tin Can Pen Pots • Paper Pendants • Llama Cards • Origami Lucky Stars Bracelets • 3-D Paper Accordion Flowers • Kite Birds • Paper Dog Puppet • Confetti Bookmarks • Leaf Wreaths • Quick Ghost Garlands • Polar Bear Ornaments A whole slew of cute, exciting projects makes it easy for you to get your craft on no matter the occasion, and they provide hours of fun all year long. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and plenty of photos to guide you, you can be on your way to creating paper masterpieces in no time.

The Twelve Days of Christmas in Illinois

The Twelve Days of Christmas in Illinois
Author: Gina Bellisario
Publisher: Union Square Kids
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 9781402797330

Mia writes a letter home each of the twelve days she spends exploring the state of Illinois at Christmastime, as her cousin Sam shows her everything from the state capital, Springfield, to historic Route 66. Includes facts about Illinois.

Chicago History for Kids

Chicago History for Kids
Author: Owen Hurd
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2007-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1613740409

From the Native Americans who lived in the Chicago area for thousands of years, to the first European explorers Marquette and Jolliet, to the 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series win, parents, teachers, and kids will love this comprehensive and exciting history of how Chicago became the third largest city in the U.S. Chicago's spectacular and impressive history comes alive through activities such as building a model of the original Ferris Wheel, taking architectural walking tours of the first skyscrapers and Chicago's oldest landmarks, and making a Chicago-style hotdog. Serving as both a guide to kids and their parents and an engaging tool for teachers, this book details the first Chicagoan Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, the Fort Dearborn Massacre, the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the building of the world's first skyscraper, and the hosting of two World's Fairs. In addition to uncovering Windy City treasures such as the birth of the vibrant jazz era of Louis Armstrong and the work of Chicago poets, novelists, and songwriters, kids will also learn about Chicago's triumphant and tortured sports history.

A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again

A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again
Author: David Foster Wallace
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Total Pages: 549
Release: 2009-11-23
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0316090522

These widely acclaimed essays from the author of Infinite Jest -- on television, tennis, cruise ships, and more -- established David Foster Wallace as one of the preeminent essayists of his generation. In this exuberantly praised book -- a collection of seven pieces on subjects ranging from television to tennis, from the Illinois State Fair to the films of David Lynch, from postmodern literary theory to the supposed fun of traveling aboard a Caribbean luxury cruiseliner -- David Foster Wallace brings to nonfiction the same curiosity, hilarity, and exhilarating verbal facility that has delighted readers of his fiction, including the bestselling Infinite Jest.

Tales of Courage and Kindness

Tales of Courage and Kindness
Author: Disney Books
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1368079431

A deluxe collection of empowering original short stories featuring your favorite Disney Princesses and Frozen Queens to mark the Ultimate Princess Celebration. The Disney Princesses and Frozen Queens get an infusion of girl power with this empowering collection of original stories that highlight each heroine's own acts of courage and kindness. Each story is accompanied by original illustrations created by diverse artists from around the world. • Enjoy the Ultimate Princess Celebration from your own home with this deluxe hardcover story collection • Features stories about all 12 Disney Princesses—plus two bonus stories about the Frozen Queens! • Beautiful original illustrations featuring the Disney Princesses and Frozen Queens as you've never seen them before Complete your story book collection with these fan-favorite, best sellers: • 5 Minute Girl Power Stories • 5 Minute Princess Stories • Disney Princess Storybook Collection • Powers of a Girl

Newborns and New Moms

Newborns and New Moms
Author: Dr Farah Adam Mukadam
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2020-07-29
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9389109639

If you are struggling to cope with the anxieties of being a new mother, this is the book you need! As soon as a baby is born, a woman’s life is engulfed by inevitable chaos. Newborns and New Moms dispels the confusion new mothers in urban India often go through. Drawing from her own experience as a mother and her years as an accomplished and empathetic family physician, Dr Farah Adam Mukadam offers valuable tips and advice tailored for Indian parents through a book that: Prepares a mother for her new life once the baby comes home Validates Indian traditions surrounding childcare from a scientific and modern perspective Provides insights about what to expect from family members and how to handle complex domestic circumstances after childbirth Covers pertinent topics like mastering breastfeeding, accepting your changed body, postpartum mental and sexual well-being and readjusting to work after maternity leave Contains useful tips for expecting couples in the age of Covid-19 Packed with wisdom and strengthened by real-life examples, this accessible how-to is the inspiration you need to embrace and enjoy motherhood.

Weird Illinois

Weird Illinois
Author: Troy Taylor
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2005
Genre: Curiosities and wonders
ISBN: 076075943X

Explores bizarre sights and stories found in Illinois.

Butterflies & Blooms

Butterflies & Blooms
Author: Happy Paw Publishing
Publisher:
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2020-02-08
Genre:
ISBN:

Butterflies & Blooms lined notebook with 120 pages