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A Year in the Notch

By John Walters on Wednesday, December 25, 2002.

That?s the title of a book by Bill Sargent, science writer and consultant to the TV series ?Nova.? Bill has a home near Franconia Notch. His book follows the seasonal changes of the White Mountains. He also explores some of the special places of the region, and broader themes of the environment and the planet. This interview originally aired in September 2001.

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The Passionate Learner

By Laura Knoy on Wednesday, December 25, 2002.

Our guest says we're all born with a great curiosity and zeal to learn new things, and too often schools end up quashing that enthusiasm. But Rob Fried says that's not the way it has to be. His new book is "The Passionate Learner: How Teachers and Parents Can Help Children Reclaim the Joy of Discovery." www.beacon.org.
Originally aired: 9/13/2002

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