It was probably a month ago that many of you (like me) put together a list of goals or resolutions for how you'd like the new year to go. Amongst the healthy-eating and other similar things I saw on lists, I also saw goals related to starting new projects, going on more adventures and trying new work-out routines. Some people like to take classes or join groups to start on these new goals, but not me. A lifelong avid reader, I prefer to learn things and research my new hobbies myself. DK ...
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Pocket Genius Books from DK Canada for the Little Adventurer
I've shared with you some nature books (Smithsonian Nature Guides) for adult adventurers and curious sorts, and young adults/children (Audubon's Practical Naturalist), and now I have some tiny little books for younger children. ...
The Practical Naturalist — For More Informed Summer Adventures
DK Canada's Audubon The Practical Naturalist: Explore the Wonders of the Natural World would fit as easily in a child's summer camp backpack as it would in an overnight bag for summer road-trips or family trips. I can imagine a child telling their parents or siblings about all the interesting things they learned about in this book. ...
A Free Summer Adventure Idea: Smithsonian Nature Guides—The World in Your Hands
An exciting summer adventure idea—take the DK Smithsonian Nature Guide Birds or the Smithsonian Nature Guide Trees book with you on a nature walk. I remember taking walks with my family during the summer—in the woods where the temperature was a lot cooler than being directly in the sun. This type of adventure is exciting for children and adults alike, and doesn't cost anything! ...
Summer Sizzle #Giveaway Hop — DK Canada Summer Books Prize Package Canada Only $53
Welcome to the Summer Sizzle Giveaway Hop hosted by Mom With a Dot Com! Over 65 bloggers have got together to give you a chance to win some amazing prizes to keep you entertained throughout your summer! Summer Sizzle will begin on June 24 and end on June 30. Every giveaway in the hop is valued at $25 or more! The prize on my giveaway is sponsored by DK Canada. 1 Lucky Canadian winner will receive all 5 of the above books! The value of this prize package is $53. Giveaway ends June ...
May the 4th Be With You!
Did you grow up being a fan of Star Wars? Now's your chance to reminisce about all the great characters and movies, because Chapters/Indigo and DK Canada are getting together to support the Indigo For the Love of Reading Foundation. From today until the 6th of May, for every Star Wars book that is purchased, a donation will be made. ...
DK Canada Illustrated eBooks for iPad Feature
Finally—illustrated eBooks that are, in many ways, even better than paper books! Reference books like those from DK Canada will always have a place on my bookcase—up until now I didn't have an alternative. But, I really hope that DK continues to put out new illustrated eBooks, because I love their interactivity. I had a chance to check out 3 of the new illustrated eBooks: Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life, Natural History Mammals Carnivores, Natural History Insects (click the links to download ...
Do It Yourself, With a Little Help—DK Canada DIY Guide Review
In a recent post, Tazim talked about the importance of taking care of what you have, and it got me to thinking about how lucky I was to grow up with hands-on parents—even if I didn't realize it at the time. In addition to the usual chores, mowing the lawn or doing the dishes, it was I important to my Mom that all of her kids (two boys and one girl), could cook a meal, sew their own clothes, and plant a garden. Meanwhile, my Dad taught us how to look after a house, from basic plumbing to ...
Take Charge of Your Health—DK Canada’s Practical Guide to Drugs in Canada Review
When we think about health and fitness, we often think about exercise, and what we can do to take care of ourselves on the outside. Sure, changing our eating habits is a great way to get healthy, but if you have health concerns that diet and exercise can't cure, the Practical Guide to Drugs in Canada is going to give you the information you need. That 'Canadian Pharmacists Association' stamp on the back means that you can trust the information contained within this book. $14.95 can get you ...
Complete Home Medical Guide—DK Canada Book Review
We had an older version of this book in our home when I was growing up, and I remember my mom referencing it often. This new version of the Canadian Medical Association Complete Home Medical Guide includes several charts and instructional material that, I feel, greatly improve the book. Not only is this a great book to have around when you're not sure what to do in certain situations, but this is also a great educational book for children (and adults). If your child needs to write a report or ...