Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. We've all heard this slogan but you may be asking why is it important to teach children about the importance of recycling?We got a chance to read Richard O'Neill's newest release The Can Caravan. This fun and informative read follows Janie as she sets out on a mission to help her neighbor Mrs. Tolen fix up her old caravan after she's taken to the hospital with a broken hip. Janie gets inspired to help make the caravan more secure and safe with the help of the communi …

How to Lead Your Team with Empathy Although empathy has been classified as a soft skill for business leaders in the past, companies over the past few years have started to realize the importance of hiring and developing leaders that can move their people forward not only in good times but in bad. To do this, they are realizing that although overlooked in the past, empathy is one of the biggest  management skills needed in the workplace today.  Empathy is the ability to under …

Explore these ten fantasy books for fifth graders Magic and fantasy books are a perfect way for fifth graders to explore new worlds, ideas, and characters. Many adults have lost appreciation of the magic found in children's books. Reading a story to a young child can bring back the joy and magic that we often let go of as adults. Not only that, but fantasy is a great coping tool for kids; it provides them with the opportunity to escape into worlds where anything is possible, where there are …

 Must-reads for middle grade students In the world of reading, there are countless books that are entertaining for middle grade students. Despite the fact that many people find certain genres to be very difficult to get into, historical fiction is a type of book that has stood the test of time and appeals to readers from all walks of life. Historical fiction is an essential genre for anyone wishing to delve into the past through literature and sharpen their grip on …

Gift your employees these 7 motivational books. One of the largest concerns for any business is how to keep employees motivated so that they can perform at their best and be driven toward success. But how can that be accomplished when so many employees are unmotivated or distracted? From these seven motivational books in our business category, you will find that motivation is not a natural gift, it is a choice. However, motivation goes beyond a person’s willingness to have an increas …