Pilot Mom
The Social Studies Connection Jenny Strom’s mother is a tanker pilot. Today, she is planning on leaving the family to undertake a training mission. Her absences are hard on Jenny,…
Bridging Beyond
Science 90% of the brain’s functions are still not understood. Do you believe genetic memory is a real possibility? Why or why not? If indeed we do inherit our ancestor’s…
Phantoms in the Snow
VENUE: If your book clubbers are skiers, then why not hold your book discussion at a ski resort? The Phantoms built most of the ski areas in the United States,…
The Story of Samson
Ideas for book clubs FOR THE STORY OF THE SAMSON : VENUE: Why not outfit your own home into a scrapbooking wonderland? Like Grandpa had done, have your book clubbers bring in…
Quest
VENUE: A picnic trip to the shore or a nearby lake or river would be a great way to begin a discussion of QUEST. But if the weather is bad…
Bravo Zulu, Samantha!
Ideas for book clubs FOR BRAVO ZULU, SAMANTHA! : VENUE: Do you live in Wisconsin? Lucky you! As a book group, you could attend EAA Venture and see all the newly designed planes…
Hearts of Iron
FOR HEARTS OF IRON : VENUE: If you live near Boston, check out the Saugus Iron Works and see how iron was produced. If you aren’t fortunate enough to have an iron…
The Sacrifice
FOR THE SACRIFICE : VENUE: Have you ever been to Salem, Ma? It makes for a great trip! There is so much to do! Visit the Witch Dungeon Museum and see the…
Pilot Mom
VENUE: How about arranging a tour of your local airport? A lot of the smaller ones have coffee shops in them with great home cooking. Why not meet there, watch…
Bridging Beyond
BRIDGING BEYOND BOOK IDEAS: VENUE: As Bridging Beyond takes place during the roaring 1920’s, set up your own speakeasy. Have your book clubbers don flapper dresses and heels and headbands with feathers. Listen…