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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A Factoid A Day Keeps The Doldrums Away2008 Learning Calendar Makes Every Day FunElkhorn, NE (August 21, 2007) –Bringing world culture into home and school in a way that guarantees enjoyment and learning, Fat Brain Toy Co. introduces the new & improved 2008 Learning Calendar! The “2008 Learning Calendar” provides lasting fun for all ages on every day of the year! Every day you’ll go on a new journey - You'll launch into space, make music with a composer, discover new lands with an explorer, research with a Nobel Prize winner. You'll meet a president or world leader, an author, and an inventor. Laws, landmarks, wars & battles (even a few storms) add to the excitement. Widen your view of sports, entertainment and generally have fun learning new things! Becoming a life-long learner is a natural result of checking in with the Learning Calendar! Every date on this innovative and colorful calendar has an interesting bit of information that helps to start each day a little wiser. And whether it’s a beautiful photograph, a cool piece of history or an idea for a fun activity, the information will help make families grow smarter together. The new, 2008 Learning Calendar has been designed to include 17 Full Months - corresponding with the school year and allowing teachers and families to learn from August 2007 through December 2008. Check out the themes that will increase your intellect and enhance your worldview in 2008: Famous Artists Meet 45 well-known artists from throughout history. Discover the pieces of artwork and techniques for which they are best known. Painters, sculptors, designers, mural artists, collage artists, and more… these individuals will make an impression on you, just as they’ve left an indelible mark on history. Holidays/Celebrations Around the World From Sweden to Spain, Brazil to Bulgaria, Australia to Argentina - you will find feasts and festivals that children (and adults) around the world celebrate to mark a special occasion or to observe a cultural or religious event. The calendar gives you a snapshot of fascinating cultures and regions throughout the world. History Now A new feature showcasing events from the last 5 years, “History NOW!” features historical data that occurred recently enough that even elementary-aged children will say, “Oh, I remember when that happened!” or “Well, this is what I have to say about that…” These 31 dates will prompt discussion, laughter and deeper relationships, as even young calendar users share their memories. Also New for 2008! - Surprise Time Capsule assignments! Time Capsule assignments guide children in gathering images, personal artwork and notes, documents and artifacts. The 12 different and playful tasks, (assigned to calendar months), will give children a new perspective of viewing the way they live today with the eyes of tomorrow. In addition to the incredible amount of information inside, each 2008 Learning Calendar features a new spiral spine made of durable metal. View the clips below for a sneak peek at the 2008 Learning Calendar’s content! January 25- Thomas Watson was Alexander Graham Bell's assistant and together they made history. On this day in 1915, Watson was in San Francisco and Bell was in New York City when Watson received the very first telephone call from Bell, who said, "Mr. Watson! Come here, I want to see you!" February 2, 2008- Today the Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro begins. For the next four days, schools and shops close, the streets are decorated with flowers, and bands play sambas. Several parades add to the festivities of this Brazilian summer event. July 10, 2007- French painter Camille Pissarro was born on this day in 1830. Although Pissarro was an incredible Impressionist painter himself, he was especially loved as an art teacher to these students who would become famous also: Mary Cassatt, Paul Gauguin, and Paul Cézanne. October 17 – HISTORY NOW! On this day in 2006, the population of the United States reached 300 million people. It joined China and India as countries whose populations exceed 300 million. It is estimated that the population will reach 400 million by the year 2043. Over 300 million people, only one YOU! What makes you unique? Tell someone! The 2008 Learning Calendar is the most beneficial calendar you’ll ever own. Bringing world culture to you in a way that guarantees enjoyment and learning.
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