Monthly Archives: May 2011

2 Jugs of Water Brainteaser – Solution

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Bradley

Did you come up with an answer to Friday’s 2 Jugs of Water Brainteaser? If so congratulations. If not, then here’s the solution. Fill the 5 gallon jug with water. Pour water from the 5 gallon jug into the 3 gallon … Continue reading →

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Brainteaser: 2 Jugs of Water Brainteaser

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Bradley

Suppose you had all the water you wanted and 2 jugs for holding the water. One jug holds 5 gallons of water and one jug holds 3 gallons. You need exactly 4 gallons of water. How can you get it? … Continue reading →

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Up, Up and Away at the Audubon

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Margot

A soaring eagle, a diving hawk, a timid yet majestic owl— all these creatures and more await you at your next visit to an Audubon center. There are many Audubon centers all over the United States as well as wildlife … Continue reading →

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Reach for the Stars

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Margot

Taking a trip to your local planetarium is a real treat! Planetarium shows allow you to observe the night sky, black holes or distant galaxies, without leaving your comfortable chair. You can ask questions of the informative staff and check … Continue reading →

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Learn to SHINE with Chemistry!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Margot

Few things are as fascinating as hands-on chemistry! Our girls love to make things happen themselves and today’s experiment is no different. A few Christmases ago, the girls received some family heirlooms as gifts. These heirlooms are pure silver. Today, … Continue reading →

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Itty Bitty Critter Care

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Margot

This weekend when I was out in the garden, I looked down on the straw and saw a curled up little creature, shivering in our rainy weather. It was such a tiny ball of fur, I could hardly tell what … Continue reading →

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Knitting Socks-yes, you can!

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Margot

I was a crocheter…yes, only one hook for me.  Then I learned how to knit. I could eventually handle two needles at a time. Hooray! But, attempting to make socks using FOUR needles at once? Ones with double points that … Continue reading →

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Archery Hits the Spot!

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Tessa

Hi! Tessa here, to tell you about my cool sport, Archery! I’ve been doing archery for a while now, and I can tell you that it is a great sport for conditioning your mind and body. I have learned more … Continue reading →

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Light Up Your Day at a Lighthouse

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Margot

Imagine being tossed at sea in your ship, in a pitch black night, during a torrential downpour of rain that seemingly would never end! You are lost, cold, tired and scared. But you are a Ship Captain, and you have … Continue reading →

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Brainteaser: Morse Code Messages

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Margot

Our family really enjoys reading books and learning beyond them, hence the name of our blog Learning Beyond The Book. The ‘beyond’ sometimes means ‘without’, but often it means, ‘afterward’. This post deals with the latter case. Our older two … Continue reading →

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