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A Valuable Guide to Buying the Right Kids' Books

Choosing the Best Kids' Books: A Valuable How-to Guide

Reading is so important for kids’ development, and fortunately they just love it! So I have always got a terrific thrill from picking up exciting new books for my grandchildren, imagining the fun they will have entering the world of all those fabulous stories.

In Our Digital World, Physical Books Are Still Winning

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Physical Books Are Still Beating E-Books – Here’s Why

E-books vs. physical books: which one do you prefer? No matter which side you're on, the truth is that the e-book revolution about a decade back was supposed to have sounded the death knell for physical books. But that hasn't quite been the case.

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A Book Is Born - Fascinating

Books are all around us - in our schools, our libraries, our homes. But how many of us actually know how a book is made? In this next video, you'll see just that, and from now on you will know what it looks like when a new hardcover book is born.

Mountains of books - Beautiful!

Kids Then vs. Kids Today!

We all used to be kids, althoguh sometimes we forget. And as kids, we experienced a pretty different than kids today. The rules are different, the technology is different and the world is different. Here are just a few of the fundemental differences between our generation and this one.

Spirituality

14 Inspiring Lessons That Can Be Found in Children's Books

But if there's one thing that reminds me of childhood, it's the wonderful kids' books that I once enjoyed. Children's books are purposely written to inspire the young, however, they often offer simple but wise life lessons that remain true no matter how old you get.

The Most Creative and Amazing Books!

We've all seen books. Hard cover or paper back, they usually adhere to the same format: A squared shape filled with uniform numbered pages. But there are other books out there, books that are not only a source of information but also creative inspiration.

Add These Cozy Summer Reads to Your Bookshelf

6 Relaxing Books to Enjoy This Summer

Now is the time to travel, eat new foods, visit the beach, and read some feel-good books. Today, we will discuss some lovely summer reads that every book lover must have on their shelves. These include cozy classics, delightful mysteries, and breezy adventures.

Humor

These Book Covers Are a Total Disaster!

The cover of a book is incredibly important. It not only represents the book, but is the one thing that may catch the attention of a passing by shopper. So the cover must be carefully considered before the book is issued.

Over 8,000 Vintage Children’s Books Available for Free

A Jackpot of Digitized Vintage Children's Book

I'd like to introduce you to two digital archives of vintage children's books: the UCLA Children's Book Collection , and the UFDC Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature . Cinderella , first published in 1865.

The Story of the Most Mysterious Book in History!

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The Story of the Most Mysterious Book Ever

One of the most fascinating mysteries is this book - the Voynich Manuscript. Why is it such a mystery, and why is this mystery so interesting? Watch this and become part of the mystery: The Story of the Most Mysterious Book in History!

Humor

Joke: This Book is So Dull!

“I borrowed a book last week and it was horrible!” Puzzled by her complaint, the librarian asked: “What was wrong with it?” “It had way too many characters and there was no plot!” said the blonde. The librarian nodded and said, “Ahhh. So YOU must be the person who took our phone book."

Science and Technology

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The Drinkable Book, a Life Saving Invention.

This book is such an effort. It is printed on an especially advanced filter paper that kills deadly water-borne diseases. The secret is the coat of silver nanoparticles whose ions kill diseases such as cholera, typhoid and E. coli actively.

Judge a Book by Its Library - Beautiful!

Up until the digital revolution, a mere decade or so ago, books were (and at times, still are) the gateway to knowledge. As such, they were respected and revered. Libraries, as the holders of knowledge, were some of the most important structures in any city.

Spirituality

7 of The World's Spookiest Cursed Books

The entire book is written in Latin. Why it’s cursed: There is some elaborate folklore surrounding the book's origins, probably stemming from the large portrait of the devil.

Beautiful Designs For Book Lovers!

How many shapes can a book shelf have?

The Internet's Best Resources of Free e-Books

We never left the books behind, we just took them with us on our technological progression. Now we read them as E-books. While I'm the first to declare nothing could ever replace a physical book, I also recognize the benefits of a digital e-book reader. Why not enjoy them both?

Health

9 Great Books to Deal With Anxiety and Depression

9 Great Books that Deal With Anxiety and Depression

Here are the 10 best books for dealing with depression and anxiety: 1. Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy By David D. Burns, M.D. In this book, Stanford psychiatrist David Burns details how cognitive behavioral techniques can be used to shift how a person feels in a given moment.

Cute overload

The Cutest Kids of 2013!

There's nothing like a cute kid to make us smile the most genuine of smiles. We dare you to get through these photos of the cutest kids of 2013 without uttering letting out an 'awwwww...'! The Cutest Kids of 2013!

Computers & Internet

MetPublications - Over 500 Free Books to Enjoy

Discover Over 500 Books That Are Downloadable For Free!

Click the link below and follow the instructions to find amazing books 1. MetPublications features books that date back all the way to 1964, and you can search for publications using the handy search facility, which you’ll see in gray on the left-hand side of the page.

Sports

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Is This Kid Made Of Rubber??

This amazing kid seems to be made of different stuff, as he jumps, flips and amazes the audiance, and us, with his unbelieveable bodily control, agility and power! Is This Kid Made Of Rubber??

This Artist Creates the Most Unusual Book Covers!

For the last six years, Latvian designer and artist Aniko Koleshnikova has been passionate about making the most fascinating and complex book covers, which are just as much art as the are useful. Her inspiration comes from the animal kingdom, mythology and nature.

Every Senior Must Read These Wonderful Books

15 of the Best Books for Seniors and Older Adults

Today, we will explore some must-read books for seniors. These books cover a range of topics, from personal growth and self-help to heartwarming novels and uplifting stories. We've selected books that are not only entertaining but also informative and thought-provoking.