There must be a way! – Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children Agrees!

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A warning from Stanford Biology Professor Rodolfo Dirzo and his colleagues ––

“. . . their loss would have trickle-down effects that could shake the stability of other species and, in some cases, even human health.

For instance, previous experiments conducted in Kenya have isolated patches of land from megafauna such as zebras, giraffes and elephants, and observed how an ecosystem reacts to the removal of its largest species. Rather quickly, these areas become overwhelmed with rodents. Grass and shrubs increase and the rate of soil compaction decreases. Seeds and shelter become more easily available, and the risk of predation drops.

Consequently, the number of rodents doubles – and so does the abundance of the disease-carrying ectoparasites that they harbor.”

Super reporter Heckery Dekkery Dog comes to this conclusion, too, and in a manner that is not too scary for children, in PEACE, HIPPO! and Other ENDANGERED ANIMALS Too!


If there are not enough big animals around, there will be too many smaller ones––like rodents––which can carry disease that makes us sick! If there are not enough small animals around, there will be too many bigger ones competing for our food! From the cutest to the scariest, from the smallest creepiest and crawliest to the biggest fiercest and brawliest, ALL animals, even rodents––within reason––play an important role. Balance! Balance is the answer!’ cried Rufus. ‘We need balance! There must be a way!

This newly released children’s book introduces conservation and practical ways kids can make a difference, and it includes links to a number of kids’ science and environmental sites. There’s also a comprehensive list of readings. Although it is a children’s book, everyone can learn a lot reading this book and had fun doing it.

Read the full Stanford article here:

PEACE, HIPPO! and Other ENDANGERED ANIMALS Too! is available here.

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PEACE, HIPPO! and Other ENDANGERED ANIMALS Too! New at Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children––

There must be a way!
                            –Rufus

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Rufus knows he is a lucky dog, especially since learning that not all animals live as well as he does. He overheard people talking about an endangered species list on TV. They said that animals on the endangered species list are in danger of disappearing forever. Some animals already have! It bothers him.

“Why is there a need for an endangered species list?” Rufus wants to know. “It’s just awful! There is no good reason for animals to disappear forever. They need peace, and they need it right away!”

Now, Rufus is on a mission!

 

 

PEACE, HIPPO! and Other ENDANGERED ANIMALS Too! 

The book is available at Amazon.
(Also on Amazon Kindle)

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Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children Celebrates Earth Day!

It’s EARTH DAY

Happ’nen, Today (HDD) –  Celebrate wherever in the world you are, and be good to the earth every day!

Let’s do something good for the environment.
WINTER should not be too mild,
and SUMMER should be nice….

Tell someone how much you care about the earth. Send this postcard today!

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PEACE, HIPPO! and Other Endangered Animals Too!

Here is a preview of my new children’s book on endangered animals. It is the beginning––the introduction of my little white dog name Rufus, whose breed, the Havanese, was almost extinct at the time of the Cuban revolution. Rufus feels compassion toward the animals facing the same fate today. That is why he is on a mission to learn more about some of them, and to draw attention to their ordeals.

 

Rufus is a carefree and easygoing little dog who enjoys life. Rufus is a Havanese. The Havanese are naturally charming, good-tempered, intelligent and playful.

Rufus loves the humans in his life. He trusts them for his care and well-being. After all, they see that he has enough food, water and occasional snacks. They make sure that he is clean, properly groomed and well educated.

Rufus gets a helping hand

Snacks for Rufus

and a snack.

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Is grooming necessary?

Rufus being Groomed

 

They exercise him by taking him on walks and playdates. They take him to the veterinarian to make sure he stays healthy, and they insist that he wear his seatbelt on the way, even if it is only a short drive!

Rufus loves all kinds of travel––
in a car or on a plane or on a train!

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He always buckles his seatbelt for safety!
Do you?

 

“Good personality!
Charm! Intelligence and wit!”

 

 

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“What else could you want in a dog?” Rufus asks

 

There must be a way!
                              –Rufus

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          Rufus knows he is a lucky dog, especially since learning that not all animals live as well as he does. He overheard people talking about an endangered species list on TV. They said that animals on the endangered species list are in danger of disappearing forever. Some animals already have! It bothers him.

          “Why is there a need for an endangered species list?” Rufus wants to know. “It’s just awful! There is no good reason for animals to disappear forever. They need peace, and they need it right away!”

Now, Rufus is on a mission!

The book is available at CreateSpace and Amazon.
(Also on Amazon Kindle)

 

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It’s been 25 years! Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children thinks Berlin is a Special Place!

Berlin is a special place!

 

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From 1961 until 1989, a 12-foot high, concrete wall ran through, as well as around, the city of Berlin. The wall was called the “Berlin Wall”, and there were only a few places called “checkpoints” where people could get through. One of the main checkpoint places was “Checkpoint Charlie”. The Berlin Wall was meant to keep the citizens of Berlin from moving about freely, but today the citizens of Berlin can move freely again! They are free to do the things that they like to do once more, and this is really special for them! Just think about how you feel when you are not allowed to do something that you really like to do? It isn’t a lot of fun, is it?

 

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This is Checkpoint Charlie.

Everyone is happy that Berliners are free to move and to do what they want once again! In fact, there was a big celebration in front of the Brandenburg Gate to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Lots of world leaders, citizens of Berlin and visitors from all over the world attended this celebration, and those who could not attend were able to watch it on television. Maybe you even saw it yourself! You would have liked the giant dominoes that reenacted the fall of the Berlin Wall! Each one of the dominoes was individually painted, mostly by children of Berlin but also by artists from many countries around the world, to represent what the wall meant and its place in history. If you missed it, you can watch it here on YouTube.

Learn more about why Berlin is a special place at Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children’s ifuwerehere.com website and here, too.

See what is planned for the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Wall.

Finally, send this postcard to tell someone else about this special city! Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children makes it easy for you here

 

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Memorial Day by Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children – Gratitude

Memorial Day in America is the day American’s honor those who died serving their country in all wars. How will you be celebrating? Will you go to a Memorial Day parade or picnic? Will you attend a special service with fireworks?

Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children salutes those who have served and those who are serving, and honors those who gave their lives in the service of their country.

Tell someone you know about Memorial Day and what it means to you! This special Memorial Day postcard is now ready for mailing:

 

Memorial Day

Memorial Day 2014

 

Learn more about Memorial Day in America at ENCYCLOPÆDIA BRITANNICA Online, an excellent resource for information. . . .

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EVERYONE WINS when children learn more
about the world around them!

 

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What are we? Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children wants to know!

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Do you know Whooo?

We are birds of prey.

We don’t sleep at _ight . . . .
(We are nocturnal.)

We make a rather quiet _light.

We live alike all over the _orld, and. . . .

We all look about the _ame!

And, one neat thing about all of us . . .

our heads can turn far ‘nuf around so

we can see both hin and her (back and forth)

without completely turning _ _ound!

What are we?

 

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because EVERYONE WINS when that happens!

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Much, much more than words can say
on the back of the card!

 

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Happ’nen, Today (HDD) – WAS HE, OR WASN’T HE–THAT IS THE QUESTION: Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children

Happ’nen, Today (HDD) – Was he, or wasn’t he–that is the question: He was baptized on April 26, 1564, which was customarily celebrated 3 days after the birth of a child, but there is no actual record as to the exact day William Shakespeare was born. He did die on April 23, however, in 1616 in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon.

You can learn more about William Shakespeare at Britannica Kids online.

Some other things happened on this day, too. Take a look at “This Day in History” now if you have a few minutes. Tomorrow, it will be history!

 

 

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Happ’nen, Today (HDD) – Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children Cares About The Earth

Happ’nen, Today (HDD) – It’s EARTH DAY so celebrate wherever in the world you are, and, then, be good to the earth everyday!

 

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WINTER should not be too mild,
and SUMMER should be nice….

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Happ’nen, Today (HDD) – EASTER MONDAY at the White House in Washington DC – Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children

Happ’nen, Today (HDD) – This just in! Easter Monday at the White House will be a BIG event! This year, 30,000 people will participate in the 136th annual White House Easter Egg Roll, an American tradition since 1878! You can check out all the festivities here via live streaming.

 

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The President of the United States lives here.

 

What color is your house? Would you like to go to an Easter Egg Roll?

The President of the United States of America lives and works in a white house appropriately called the White House. The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D. C.

Sometimes, you can tour parts of the White House. The White House has a lot of rooms with many colors, shapes and directions! There is a Green Room, a Blue Room and a Red Room, and there is also an East Room for example! The President works in the Oval Office, but it is not on the tour. After all, we wouldn’t want to bother the President at work! The White house even has a West Wing and an East Wing. Does your house have wings? What color is your room? If you took people on a tour of your house, what would you show them?

Learn more about America’s Capital City on the Heckery Dekkery Dot Travel Game Postcards for Children website.

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