Life was difficult for early settlers in the colonies. Arrival in the new world was one thing, but surviving was another. Cultivating the land was backbreaking, dangerous, and unpredictable. Disease, harsh weather conditions, and l... [click here for more]
Colonial children were either educated at home or in small one room school houses that did not have any of the pleasantries of today's schools. This Enrichment4You e-guide includes the following:
Keeping secrets was essential during the Revolutionary War. Names of key figures, locations and words were hidden in passages that could only be "read" with the use of code books. Words were written with "invisible i... [click here for more]
Scientists who study plants and artists have frequently worked together to record information about different aspects of a plant. In this Enrichment4You e-guide you will receive the following:
Since the 1300's, the compass rose has been a decorative and important element on charts and maps. It was primarily designed to assist sailors in determining the direction of the winds. This Enrichment4You e-guide will provide ... [click here for more]
Delicate and symbolic, Chinese paper cuts also called "hua yang" in Chinese, are an example of the rich folk art of rural China. The exact date when these beautiful pieces of cut paper designs began is unknown, but many h... [click here for more]
