Tom Connell

At the dawn of the twelfth century a lad on the verge of manhood, fell in love for the first time and it nearly got him killed. Thirty years later, can he find the courage to risk love a second time - with the same man?Left for dead by a stream and found by a kindly monk, Rhonwellt ap Mwrheth has spent the intervening years as a brother at a small Benedictine priory in southern Wales. His days there are simple and predictable, ora et labora-prayer...

Describes the development of airplanes over the years and provides information about various models while focusing on those characteristics which promote speed in flight.

Problem-Based Learning in the Life Science Classroom, K--12 offers a great new way to ignite your creativity. Authors Tom McConnell, Joyce Parker, and Janet Eberhardt show you how to engage students with scenarios that represent real-world science in all its messy, thought-provoking glory. The scenarios prompt K--12 learners to immerse themselves in analyzing problems, asking questions, posing hypotheses, finding needed information, and then constructing...

51 Things to Make with Egg Cartons, transforms unwanted egg cartons into dinosaurs, monsters, ocean life, and much more. Perfect activities for parents and children to create together, the 51 projects feature a well-balanced mix of techniques, materials, colors, and styles for a range of ages.

Provides step-by-step, illustrated instructions for crafts made with cardboard boxes, including such items as a Christmas tree, a picnic basket, and a robot.

This hands-on science book is full of fascinating scientific facts and over 40 fun, educational projects and activities to make and do.

Provides step-by-step instructions for five projects that explore engineering and design, including building a catapult, a cd racer, and glider.