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San Francisco Center for the Book Exhibits
Exhibits at the SFCB — Once Upon A Book: Author/illustrators reveal their creative processes; Show Me a Story includes an essay excerpt from Maribeth Back's essay, Encoding Enchantment: Engineering the Materials of Story more »
What Is a Book Club?
Joan L. Cannon writes: I thought a book club would bear some resemblance to an English class, presumably without grades or written reports. Everyone would read the same book, and then the meeting would take place with everyone discussing the chosen volum… more »
Galileo's Instruments and the Outflow Water Clock
Philadelphia's Franklin Institute is displaying in an exhibition titled Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy, one of those gorgeous brass instruments that resemble jewelry: an armillary sphere.
All ages can participate in Science in Play, a… more »
iPod — Do You?
Rose Mula writes: iPod — Do You? My tiny pink marvel can hold hundreds of songs, so I’ll be able to add many more oldies but goodies. If it’s true that exercising your brain cells can stave off Alzheimer’s, my grandniece’s gift has made me immune. So tha… more »
