Usborne Books

Helen Hegener on May 2nd, 2005

Link: EDC Publishing.
In 1973, Peter Usborne decided that educational, nonfiction books would need to change in order to compete with TV and comics. He borrowed some ideas from these two media and hired educational consultants to oversee the writing to make sure that the books would satisfy the child’s interest but also arouse it.
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Dorling Kindersley Books

Helen Hegener on May 2nd, 2005

Link: Dorling Kindersley.
Thirty years ago,Dorling Kindersley (DK) took on the challenge of creating visually engaging books for children on subjects that would compliment their areas of study and personal interest. The award-winning Eyewitness Books, DK’s trademark series, which began in 1988, never fail to inform, excite and inspire both children and adults alike. The series, [...]

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Unschooling

Helen Hegener on April 26th, 2005

Link: Unschooling.
Unschooling.com is the premier website for information about unschooling. Free articles and essays, a discussion list, newsletter, weblog, and tons of great resources make this a site to bookmark! At this site you’ll find answers to questions such as:
What is unschooling?
Have you ever described ‘red’ to a person who is color blind? Sometimes, trying [...]

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