Conversations: Graeme Simsion, "The Rosie Result"

Wednesday, July 17th, 2019, by Dan Skinner

On this edition of Conversations, Graeme Simsion talks about the third and final book in the Don Tillman series, The Rosie Result. Simsion is an Australian author and screen writer. His previous novels, The Rosie Project and The Rosie Effect, were international best sellers. The character, Don Tillman, identifies as autistic.

Conversations: Benjamin Ludwig, "Ginny Moon"

Wednesday, July 5th, 2017, by Dan Skinner

The title character of the novel Ginny Moon, is an autistic teenaged girl and the story that unfolds is told from her perspective. Recently adopted, Ginny plots her own kidnapping in order to retrieve an item that was left behind when she was removed from her birth mother's custody. She tries to explain why the item is important, but do people understand what she is really saying?

Kansas Children's Discovery Center Welcomes New Director

A child works on a project at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center in Topeka.

Thursday, August 27th, 2015, by KPR Web Operations

The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center in Topeka engages children through hands-on exhibits and encourages them to explore, discover and learn through playing.

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Fri, July 17th - 6:30pm

Treasures and Talents Virtual Auction
Treasures and Talents Virtual Auction
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Description: Instead of its annual garage sale, Plymouth Congregational Church is hosting a Treasures and Talents Virtual Auction from July 17 to August 1. Besides customary items such as antique quilts and furniture, a variety of services such as mandolin lessons, landscape design and manuscript consultation are being offered. Everyone is invited to participate both by bidding and donating items to be sold. All proceeds will go to charities that are Plymouth's community partners. Submitted by: Margaret Kramar Plymouth Congregational Church

Fri, July 17th - 6:30pm
Sat, July 18th - 10:00am

Pop Up Science: Sound Science
Pop Up Science: Sound Science
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Description: Join us for Pop Up Science, online on Facebook! This month, learn with Eleanor as she experiments with waves and vibration to discover how sound travels through different substances. You can find more fun hands-on activities to try at home by visiting https://biodiversity.ku.edu/nhm-at-home. Submitted by: Anne Tangeman KU Natural History Museum

Sat, July 18th - 10:00am
Wed, July 22nd - 10:00am

Story Book Science: Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai
Story Book Science: Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai
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Description: Join us every Wednesday morning for science-related stories with activities, specimens and more with Colleen, our museum educator! This week we’ll share Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai by Claire A. Nivola. Submitted by: Anne Tangeman KU Natural History Museum

Wed, July 22nd - 10:00am

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