Bailey the Bear Needs Help!

Kids love stories of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. Bailey the Bear Needs Help!  is a true story told with gorgeous photographs and heartwarming text by award-winning author Christy Gove. Through Bailey’s journey, children learn about bears and the important work of wildlife rehabilitation centers. We are celebrating Bailey's...

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Strawberry Sauce with a Classic Hint of Orange 

Corrine Kozlak, author of Strawberries: 50 Tried & True Recipes, shares with us her recipe for Strawberry Sauce with a classic hint of orange.  INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons granulated sugar3 tablespoons water1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter1⁄3 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon orange liqueur2 1⁄4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced  HOW TO Dissolve...

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How to Grow Strawberries

Corrine Kozlak, author of Strawberries: 50 Tried & True Recipes, shares with us her recommendations on how to grow strawberries. Strawberries are one of the most popular fruit plants. They’re fairly easy to grow and are prolific under the right conditions. There are three general kinds of...

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The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Pennsylvania—A Superb Introduction to Bird Identification

Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Pennsylvania Field Guide has been delighting bird-watchers for years. Now the award-winning author has written a wonderful bird identification guide for children!  The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Pennsylvania features 88 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by...

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The Joy of Butterfly Gardening in the Midwest

People are rapidly discovering the joy of gardening to attract butterflies. It’s a simple, fun, and rewarding way to explore the natural world and bring the beauty of nature closer. Few other forms of wildlife are more attractive or as easily observed as butterflies and...

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