Bøger af Tami J Whitmore

Remember that hilarious Art Linkletter TV show called 'Kids Say the Darndest Things'? This book is like that but without the video part. Drawn from over 30 years of watching kids, listening to kids, living with kids and just being a kid herself, the author dares you to read this book without laughing out loud. Get to know Rudy, the monster who lives in the basement; learn the definition of a 'virginitarian'; read a list of things you can do at Grandma's house but you can't do at home; use this handy trick to get your kids to put on their seatbelts; find out what in the world a 'MeMa' is; follow these easy instruction for making your own pearls; meet a pet rock; study the rare 'riniceris' from Africa; discover if the Easter Bunny really is real and find out how to watch an anthill without getting covered by ants. Kids really do say the darndest things.

If you've ever wanted to know about the hilarious private life of birds who roost at the beach, this book will fill the bill, no pun intended. Each of the twelve birds has their own scintillating story, a stunning full-color photograph for identification, and an appropriate Bible verse to match their feathered life. You will absorb information about threatened nesting habitats, favorite foods eaten--even though they are sometimes slimy--and how they all get along--or don't get along--with their avian neighbors. The Type-A Seagulls are almost at war with the aggravating and thoughtless Ravens, Mr. Sandpiper is a stay-at-home Dad, and surprisingly, a real Seahawk doesn't even have blue and green plumage. At the end of the book discover two additional stories about non-birds; Oma the opossum doesn't want to do her chores, and Charlie the harbor seal loves to sunbathe, even when it's raining. So come along on this flight of fancy and acquire knowledge in the midst of being entertained. Scientific names and their meanings are also included, along with an extended glossary of birding terminology.

During a period of twelve months I went through two major surgeries and also found out that I had skin cancer. I noticed that each time I was faced with one of these health issues, I went through a process, almost like grieving, to reach a point of "fearing not." One week before my first surgery, a friend from church came to me with these words, "fear not." At home, I looked up the phrase in Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and found that there are actually 37 verses that start with these very words in the King James Version. As I was preparing for my second surgery, this same friend and I were talking and I said that maybe I should write down each verse and what I felt as "the day" approached-the process I went through. She suggested making it like a devotional (thanks, Bridget!). I also decided to add favorite poems, songs, and quotes about fear from famous people. This includes short biographies about all the poets and the 37 people quoted. So if you're holding this book, go back 37 days before your scary event and count down with me to "the day" you are dreading and remember-------God said, "Fear not!"

It all started with a question from her youngest granddaughter: "MeMa, you've written all kinds of different books, but do you think you'll ever write a chapter book for girls?" And that's how "The Porter Girls & the Lost Garnets" was born. Years ago, Grandma Ada shared a story with the author and her husband about a real homesteading family who took agates to town to trade for supplies when times were tough. Now you can read the story about modern day triplets searching for lost garnets in order to pay for damages after their farm is destroyed by a wildfire. Join these 10-year-old girls as they search every inch of the farm, come in contact with wild animals, see their beloved pet come to the rescue time after time, learn about the local flora and fauna, and even entertain a city cousin who comes to the farm one day, but doesn't want to get dirty. Their adventures are interwoven with truthful nuggets from the Bible, advice from teachers and parents alike, and absolutely no references to electronic devices. Life on the farm is free of distractions except familial love, God's creation and children playing outside all summer long instead of sitting in front of the TV. If you want your child to read a book about family values instead of school drama and meanness, this is the book for you. Not applicable for today's market? Remember the good old days? Why not go back for a visit and educate your children about what life used be like when children played.

Who doesn't love going to the beach? If you don't have a trip planned in the near future, this coloring book will take you there for free. And when you are able to go, take it along for help in locating all of the exciting places to go and things to do on the Long Beach Peninsula in Washington State. In this coloring book you will find 100 pictures that you can use to create a memory of your journey. These pages will also help you discover the many historical sites, hiking trails, lighthouses, ship wrecks, state parks, museums, bookstores, restaurants, lodgings and shopping venues, as well as walking tours of historic homes in each of the seven seaside villages. Believe it or not, there are eight beach approaches to access this restful 28-mile strip of sand. Stroll or drive on the beach and be sure to watch a few magnificent sunsets when the golden globe meets the salty sea. History was richly made here and you will learn about the Chinook Indians who were the first people to put up shelters and live and trade and fish in these waters. Then came settlers who also fished, built canneries, and put down train tracks to provide another form of transportation other than ocean-going vessels. In the back of the book is a Sightseeing Directory that lists the addresses of all the places you will want to explore while you are visiting the Peninsula. There are also two Visitor Centers where you can find even more exciting information. A page of websites is provided for browsing and learning more about this fascinating area. The Calendar of Yearly Events will help you decide what time of the year would be best for your memorable visit. Bird watching sites can be found all up and down the Peninsula because this area was recently included in the Southwest Loop of the Washington State Birding Trail. Many invigorating hiking trails can be explored from Leadbetter Point at the top of the Peninsula clear down to Fort Clatsop State Park near Astoria, Oregon. Did you know that Lewis and Clark spent the winter here in 1805? You'll want to spend some time here as well after reading and coloring in this informative book.

When my daughter was little, I didn't want her to grow up. I didn't want her to grow up because I didn't want her to leave home and go to school. When I first found out that I could teach her at home legally, I was so excited. Now she didn't have to leave. This book is about all the things we learned along the way and what we did in our homeschooling experience. Included in this book are personal stories, activity pages, timelines, curriculum reviews, field trip ideas, Bible verses and much much more. I talk about sixteen school subjects including reading, writing, spelling, grammar, foreign language, math, history, geography, state history, science, health, art, music and occupational education. Also included is the story of the Bible, the 100 greatest books ever written, Aesop and Shakespeare, biographies, a chapter about famous historical forts and socialization. Field trip ideas, unit study methods and homeschool helps as well as our daily schedule and the curriculum we used are outlined and shared. I also came up with the idea of "Joyboxes" to use on those days when everyone is burned out. Intent forms, scope and sequence, testing and how to enroll your child in college classes along with scrapbooking and making a memory book about your child's homeschooling experience. These are all followed by a back-and-forth question and answer section. In one way this is a sharing of our personal homeschooling adventure as well as including all the information you may need to start your own adventure.