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Top Ten Gift Ideas for Kids Chapter Books

Books make wonderful gifts. Not only will children learn to use their imagination, but also improve their reading skills. Around age 7 many children start making the move away from picture books to chapter books. Chapter books allow the child to follow a story for a longer period of time. Kids can also gain a ...

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Oregon: Fun Facts and Trivia

When it comes to state symbols, Oregon is unique. It’s the only state to have an official state nut, the hazelnut. Its state flag shows a beaver on its reverse side and is the only state banner to carry two separate designs, according to oregon.com. Mt. Hood, which stands 11,239 feet tall, is the highest ...

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Things to Do in Portland, Oregon: Oregon Children’s Theatre

My daughter loves the Boxcar Children books, so when the Oregon Children’s Theatre announced their production of The Boxcar Children as a play, she was eager to go. The production was at Portland’s Keller Auditorium, a large venue, but I was still able to get second balcony tickets for only $12.00 each plus service fees ...

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Famous People from Oregon

Oregon is a state located in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. The area was inhabitated by many indigenous tribes before the traders. settlers, and explorers arrived. On February 14, 1849, Oregon became the 33rd state. You will find Oregon located on the Pacific coast between Washington to the north, California to the south, ...