Critters of Colorado is the kids’ wildlife pocket guide that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 63 critters of the Centennial State. If an animal is in this book, it’s found in Colorado. Each species is...
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Witnessing a whale breaching out of the water from a distance is an unforgettable experience, and so is spotting a bottlenose dolphin skimming beside a boat. Whale-Watching on the Pacific Coast, written by environmental educator and Emmy Award-winning documentary film producer Stan Minasian, is an introduction...
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Julia Rutland, author of Homestyle Kitchen: Fresh & Timeless Comfort Food for Sharing, showcases her Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe. We tried it and so should you! Before Campbell’s began selling cans of condensed cream of mushroom soup in 1934, cooks had to prepare the thickened...
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Imagine being under the night sky, staring up at the bright stars with family, friends, and like-minded strangers—all appreciating the view together. These gatherings, or star parties, not only create an opportunity to stargaze, but they also enhance one’s sense of community, learning, and wonder...
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Birding is a favorite pastime for many in the Sooner State! Learn to identify Oklahoma birds with this easy-to-use field guide, featuring beautiful photographs and helpful information. Stan Tekiela’s famous bird guides are simple and informative and make bird-watching in Oklahoma even more enjoyable. There’s no...
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Julia Rutland, author of our newest cookbook, Homestyle Kitchen, shares her recipe for Stuffed Eggs with Bacon-Onion Jam. It makes a great appetizer to bring to parties or enjoy with your family during the next gathering. I brought some to a football-watching party and a...
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James Kuether, paleoartist and author of Dinosaurs for Kids, claims that dinosaurs are everywhere. You’ve been surrounded by dinosaurs all your life. You see them everywhere you go. Toy shelves are filled with every dinosaur imaginable, and they star in the biggest blockbuster movies. You...
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The first day of spring is just around the corner, and we are celebrating the coming of warmer days with a GIVEAWAY of our newest children’s book, Good Morning, Mother Nature. Enter the giveaway at the end of this post. While snow is still on the...
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Homestyle Kitchen, by Julia Rutland, showcases meals that have brought comfort to friends and families over generations. Home cooks will find a range of hearty, from-scratch recipes—including appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and more—that draw on simple goodness, fresh ingredients, and love. In this modern age of hustle and bustle, it...
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Being one with nature and sleeping under the stars are main reasons to camp, but one of the significant perks of tent camping is the privilege of viewing the night sky. Amplifying that with seeing the constellations under total capacity should be on your radar,...
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