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Rhymes can have meanings that are not the same for different people or rhymes can just be nonsense.

Elijah prayed to the true God. God said that because of the Kingdom of Israel’s wickedness, there would not be any rain for the next few years. Elijah told Ahab that there will be no rain in the future. The drought was punishment for the cult of Baal.

Kids have fun trying to understand these illustrated funny sayings. There are many that they may not have heard. On the other hand, they may hear these funny sayings without understanding their meanings. This book may be used as a self-quiz.

Gingerbread Girl says, “I live in a big city. But, I won’t live here for long!” Gingerbread Boy says, “I live in a small town. But, I won’t live here for long!” Gingerbread Girl says, “There was a city lady who wanted to have gingerbread cookies for dessert.” Gingerbread Girl says, “I was born in her oven during a lightning storm.” Gingerbread Boy says, “There was a town man who wanted to have gingerbread cookies for dessert.” Gingerbread Boy says, “I was born in his oven during a lightning storm.” What will happen next?

The Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990 aboard a Space Shuttle. Since then, it has made over 1.5 million observations.

A Miller and his family live in a wind mill on top of a hill. The miller, his son, and their donkey are going into town to buy supplies. Along the way they meet many people who give them advice that is confusing. Who should they listen to? What lesson or moral will they learn on their journey into town?

This is a retelling of an Aesop Fable about Melony, the milkmaid who is going to market to sell her pail of milk. Her parents tell her to carefully hold the pail on her head. What lesson will she learn from what happens on her way to market?

The cicada is a small jumping bug. There are more than 3,000 different kinds or species of cicadas in the world. Cicadas have four clear wings and large eyes with very short antennae. Cicadas are mostly harmless.

The three little pigs each build a house. Along come a wolf. What will happen next?

A pattern is a repeated design that is found everywhere in our world and even in outer space. All around you are both simple patterns and complicated patterns. The spiral of a seashell is very complex. But, there are patterns more complicated than a seashell. When did humans discover or invent patterns? There are cave paintings that are around 10,000 years old. They show hands in a pattern with 5 fingers.

A life guide is a plan for how to live each day. You work hard, do your best, enjoy doing things and learn from your mistakes and the mistakes of other people.

What's as big as a dragon and weighs nothing? A dragons shadow. Listen to many dragon jokes and learn how to tell jokes.

Today, I put on my cowboy boots and ten-gallon hat. I wish that I could go back to the Old West in 1888. Suddenly, I’m spinning around and around. I'm going back in time. What will happen next?

Twice upon a time, a long, long, time ago only yesterday, I was riding my horse named “Giddy-Up”. All of a sudden, Giddy-Up stopped. What do you think I saw?

Young Hamlet is a Prince of Denmark. His father, King Hamlet, just died. His uncle King Claudius became king and married his mother, Queen Gertrude.

Jesus walking on the surface of the Sea of Galilee shows His true divinity and His conquest of the natural world. Jesus is a savior who does not fear the storm and helps everyone in need. All the followers of Jesus need to do is place faith in him.

Peter and the Wolf is a story about bravery and saving nature.

Chocolate is one of the most popular flavors in the world. Over 5,000 years ago in the rainforests of Ecuador, the people planted the seeds from the wild cocoa trees. They ground the beans to make a chocolate drink with water.

Why do people celebrate Cinco de Mayo which is Spanish for May 5th? In 1861, Napoleon III sent military ships to attack Mexico. On May 5, 1862, the French met with heavy resistance from the Mexicans. What would be the outcome?

The rhyme Mary, Mary, quite contrary How does your garden grow? is included with steps for sprouting your own seeds indoors. A bonus of the apple cycle from seed to apple is also included.