Children's book for ages 5-12, showcasing the seasons of Michigan as Benson and family travel to unique places and destinations in the Great Lakes State.
Exploring Michigan: A Guide to over 100 Must-See Destinations in Michigan to Hit the Road & Start Your Adventure Today Traveling to Michigan is unlike any other adventure you crossed off your bucket list. The ultimate dreamland for adventurous spirits whose soul craves deep connection with nature, Michigan is rich in picturesque landscapes that'll leave you breathless. As you travel the distance from the Great Lakes to the Indiana-Ohio border, you'll have the time of your life getting lost in the Great Lakes State's immersive beauty. From breathtaking views like Brockway Mountain, to the bustling streets of Detroit, and the amazing Eben Ice Caves, Michigan just begs to be explored! But, with so much to see, where are you supposed to start from? With Michigan Bucket List Adventure Guide, you will be able to enjoy and discover every landscape and magical place in the different regions in Michigan without getting lost! Featuring more than 100 must-see destinations in the state, you will be well-equipped to start your adventure! This unique travel guide will help you: Get informed about the areas or places you want to visit, how to get there, what to look for, and what you may need to bring along; Easily find your way to your dream destination thanks to comprehensive driving instructions; Never get lost thanks to the GPS coordinates included for each adventure in this guide; Discover the best time to visit certain destinations, weather conditions, average expenses; And much more! Grab a copy of this guide and you're well set to explore Michigan! Every chapter comes with lesser-known facts about all the amazing 100+ Michigan destinations featured in this blueprint that'll make you fall in love with this wonderful state even more. Do you dare break your daily routine and go on an adventure of a lifetime?
Onyx and the Guardians of the Straits are back in another exciting adventure! During routine helicopter operations with Air Station Traverse City, the Coast Guard is suddenly called to rescue a mother and daughter stranded in Lake Michigan. When the crew spots the capsized sailboat, the Coast Guard rescue swimmer wastes no time. The mother needs immediate medical attention and the little girl is scared, but the rescue swimmer can only bring up one survivor at a time. He has to make a difficult decision. But he is not alone. Onyx the miracle dog proves that being a true Coastie is as much about heart as it is about bravery.
Onyx and Hogan are ready for another adventure, but this time they aren't on a mission to save lives, they're on a mission to save Christmas! Once a year the Mighty Mackinaw becomes the Christmas Tree Ship, delivering trees to families in Chicago who might otherwise have to go without a Christmass tree. This year Onyx and Hogan are along for the ride! But as the 240-foot Coast Guard cutter is delayed due to the thick ice of Lake Michigan, Onyx and Hogan grow concerned. And as the cold temperatures continue to drop, the families waiting at Navy Pier worry the ship might not make it. Will they have to go without a tree this Christmas? A holiday story like no other, and sure to become a family favorite.
2020 James Beard Award Winner The major new cookbook by the pioneer from Bread Alone, who revolutionized American artisan bread baking, with 60 recipes inspired by bakers around the world. At twenty-two, Daniel Leader stumbled across the intoxicating perfume of bread baking in the back room of a Parisian boulangerie, and he has loved and devoted himself to making quality bread ever since. He went on to create Bread Alone, the now-iconic bakery that has become one of the most beloved artisan bread companies in the country. Today, professional bakers and bread enthusiasts from all over the world flock to Bread Alone's headquarters in the Catskills to learn Dan's signature techniques and baking philosophy. But though Leader is a towering figure in bread baking, he still considers himself a student of the craft, and his curiosity is boundless. In this groundbreaking book, he offers a comprehensive picture of bread baking today for the enthusiastic home baker. With inspiration from a community of millers, farmers, bakers, and scientists, Living Bread provides a fascinating look into the way artisan bread baking has evolved and continues to change--from wheat farming practices and advances in milling, to sourdough starters and the mechanics of mixing dough. Influenced by art and science in equal measure, Leader presents exciting twists on classics such as Curry Tomato Ciabatta, Vegan Brioche, and Chocolate Sourdough Babka, as well as traditional recipes. Sprinkled with anecdotes and evocative photos from Leader's own travels and encounters with artisans who have influenced him, Living Bread is a love letter, and a cutting-edge guide, to the practice of making "good bread."
One windy, November day, a cry for help comes into the Coast Guard Station in St. Ignace, Michigan. A plane has crashed on Mackinac Island and it's up to The Guardians of the Straits to answer the call. The Coasties quickly rush to their motor lifeboat, along with their newest and most fearless crewmember, Onyx the dog, leading the way. After a harrowing boat ride in gale winds and dangerously high waves, the Coasties still have to fight their way through the debris on the island to look for survivors. What they find in the wreckage surprises everyone but Onyx, who proves to be a hero once again.
A mysterious letter is found tucked away among old family photos and memorabilia. There is no salutation but the writer seems to speak with familiarity about a beloved "house on the corner" and a "Dream Victorian." Is the first page missing? The letter talks about Charles and his four wives, Daniel who ran off to Alaska, and Electa Mudge who was part Indian. Who are Aunt Lou and Uncle Alvie? Most mysterious of all -who is Bessie and to whom is she writing?Curiosity is sparked and two sisters begin a quest to locate these houses and the stories hidden inside their walls. The first clues are old forgotten items stored in the family cottage on Lake Fenton, newspaper articles, and cemetery records. This book takes you through the lives of four families in the small town of Fenton, Michigan at the turn of the last century and their stories of courtship, love, adventure and intrigue
Strengthen programs of family and community engagement to promote equity and increase student success! When schools, families, and communities collaborate and share responsibility for students′ education, more students succeed in school. Based on 30 years of research and fieldwork, the fourth edition of the bestseller School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, presents tools and guidelines to help develop more effective and more equitable programs of family and community engagement. Written by a team of well-known experts, it provides a theory and framework of six types of involvement for action; up-to-date research on school, family, and community collaboration; and new materials for professional development and on-going technical assistance. Readers also will find: Examples of best practices on the six types of involvement from preschools, and elementary, middle, and high schools Checklists, templates, and evaluations to plan goal-linked partnership programs and assess progress CD-ROM with slides and notes for two presentations: A new awareness session to orient colleagues on the major components of a research-based partnership program, and a full One-Day Team Training Workshop to prepare school teams to develop their partnership programs. As a foundational text, this handbook demonstrates a proven approach to implement and sustain inclusive, goal-linked programs of partnership. It shows how a good partnership program is an essential component of good school organization and school improvement for student success. This book will help every district and all schools strengthen and continually improve their programs of family and community engagement.