New York Times Book Review: A Literary Map of Manhattan
What an interesting way to explore Manhattan and its place in American literary history. Scroll down the map of the island or click on the book icons to find quotations from nearly one hundred authors that relate to specific addresses on Manhattan. You’ll find the quotation, citation to the work that contains the quotation, and, often, a portrait of the author. You can also access an index of the authors and titles if you are looking for a specific book. References from early 19th century to contemporary fiction, children’s books, and poetry dot the landscape.
http://www.nytimes.com/packages/khtml/2005/06/05/books/20050605_BOOKMAP_GRAPHIC.html
Money As You Grow: Kids and Money
We all can use all the financial savvy we can get. This site, divided into information for five different age groups, provides lessons and activities that teach important information about saving, spending, and ways to avoid debt. Milestones for financial understanding are provided for children from ages 3 through 20 and activities are suggested to help kids reach each milestone. Children learn about choices on how to spend money, compare prices, use credit cards and inherent dangers therein, and invest. They can also learn about taxes and IRAs. It’s never to early to teach kids about responsible handling of money and how to achieve financial independence.
http://moneyasyougrow.org
