Fun & Games

All work and no play is a crashing bore, so perhaps some of these books will help you enjoy those precious leisure times:

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Kids On-Line: 150 Ways for Kids to Surf by Marian Salzman
This guide to getting connected covers: sending electronic mail, downloading games, using bulletin boards, chat rooms, and using free software. For grades 5-8.

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Penny Whistle Traveling with Kids Book by Meredith Brokaw
Ideas to help plan trips the entire family will enjoy. Topics include games to play, exercises to do while traveling, travel journals, and food to take along. For all ages. 

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The Puzzlemaster Presents Two Hundred Mindbending Challenges from NPR by Will Shortz
Audio puzzles from the National Public Radio’s weekend edition that take some thought.  For all ages. 

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The Ultimate Balloon Book by Shar Levine
Step-by-step instructions for creating a wide range of balloon designs from beginner to advanced.  For grades 5-8.

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Winning Chess: Tactics and Strategies by Ted Nottingham
Discusses techniques for playing this ancient board game; includes examples from the games of world champions.  For ages 5-8.

In addition to the great books mentioned, here are a couple of websites you might like:

Kitchensinc
www.kitchensinc.net
Download free games that are speech friendly. 

Braille Bug
www.afb.org/braillebug/Games.asp
Learn Braille at this site by playing games that include trivia, word jumbles, and puzzles.