Library of Congress celebrates Childrens Book Week
Washington DC repository hosts the world’s largest children’s and adult book collections. Since 1870 publishers must deposit two copies, protecting copyrights and preventing unauthorized reprints. The vast collection includes 100000 children’s books, magazines, films, and rare foreign titles, with international exchange programs.
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Don Maynard Tops All Time Pass Receiver Record
Don Maynard a veteran flanker for the New York Jets leads professional football in career receptions after 13 seasons. The 6 1 veteran, from El Paso Texas and a Texas Western alumnus, also set Jets records and later played for the New York Giants before joining the Jets. He is married with a family and enjoys outdoors and horseback riding.
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Library Funds Cutback Hit School Books and Services
The article explains rising children's book prices and the impact of federal cutbacks on school and public libraries. It notes funding declines from federal sources in Washington, leading to fewer new books, film strips, and audio visual materials, plus reduced library services and salaries.
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The Paramecium Animal of the Week
The paramecium is a tiny transparent organism about 1 250th of an inch long. It lives in still water around 80 degrees and eats algae or bacteria. It uses hairlike cilia to create water currents and sweep food into its mouth. New paramecia typically reproduce by division from a single parent.
Crayon Etching Project Steps for Kids
Instructions for a crayon etching craft. Gather scissors or a nail, cardboard or poster boards, old light colored crayons, and newspapers. Spread paper, apply five light crayon layers, add a dense black layer, then scratch your design with the tool.
Book Week Word Hunt Hidden Across and Down
A playful reader puzzle hides keywords within a block of letters. Clues point readers to find words running across and down through the grid, inviting steady scanning and concentration.
Caldecott and Newbery Winners Spotlighted in Student Reviews
Cheryl Smith from Raleigh MA reviews The Funny Little Woman by Blair Lent and Arlene Moses, noting colorful pictures and a moral tale, while Cynthia Smith of Raleigh NC covers Julie of the Wolves by Jean George, highlighting survival, wolves, and Alaska context. Both books earned 1973 Caldecott and Newbery medals respectively.
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Meet Virginia Haviland of the Library of Congress
Miss Virginia Haviland heads the Library of Congress Children's Book Section since 1963. She organizes exhibitions, writes guides, and curates bibliographies for children. The section recently released a booklet on good Revolutionary Period children's books and annually compiles a list of 200 top children's books.
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Asparagus Casserole Recipe Instructions
Simple home recipe outlines assembling asparagus with cream of mushroom soup evaporated milk and cheese. Mix soup and milk then fold with asparagus bake topped with French fried onion rings until golden.
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