In this Issue: The story of the All-American Girls Softball League; Raymond Hagen's memoir of growing up on Washington Island; The story of "Stambaugh's Treaty"; book excerpt from "Obreros Unidos: The Roots and Legacy of the Farmworkers Movement."
Artist Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik explores nature, family, and Ojibwe culture through his painting, personal stories and stories handed down through generations.
A young girl, Hummingbird (Nenookass) chases a squirrel and becomes lost in the woods. Thankfully, she finds the helpful little people (memegwesiwag) who help her get back home with the assistance of the giant, Sabe. Beautifully illustrated.
In this charming and fully illustrated Ojibwe story, a young dandelion learns about the stages of life with the support of his parents and grandmother.
A first-class example of the wonder of motion mechanics. This intermediate level model is set in motion by its rubber-band motor. Roll it backwards to power the motor up. Precision, laser-cut wooden parts.
A fun do-it-yourself kit. When finished it can be easily displayed on a bookshelf or desk. This mechanical model works with the aid of a rubber band that activates an all-wheel-drive motor. The workings of the gears, pistons, and levers are easy to see and educational watch. Precision, laser-cut wooden parts.
Just pull the model biplane back along a surface to wind it up, release, and watch it go! No glue or special tools are required to assemble this DIY kit. Just punch the pre-cut pieces out of their composite wood boards and snap them together. A good starter model.
A unique, challenging model that joins nature and mechanics together. The innovative mechanism of this beautiful model makes the "bionic horse" a real walking quadruped. The kit is made of sustainably sourced, high-grade plywood. Difficulty level, hard!
These do-it-yourself models are made from eco-friendly wood take just a few moments to assemble. The U-Fidgets Tribiks therapy models are great as trinkets or key charm. Difficulty level: Easiest.
The vintage Art Deco body of the model makes it a decorative decor item or a welcome gift for a friend or colleague. This clever mechanical model can also help to teach kids about counting in a simple and fun way.