Notes for "How Great You Really Are"
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Sloane Wood -- She has fair skin with freckles, blue eyes, and long red hair with just a little wave. She is the middle of Stan's three little sisters, 9 when he is 16. She was born November 22, 2006 at 6:06 AM in Omaha, Nebraska. She has Sun in Sagittarius, Moon in Sagittarius, and Scorpio rising.
Sloane is always trying to get attention so that she doesn't get lost in the shuffle. Sometimes this gets her into trouble. She adores Stan's boyfriend Lawrence. Although her family thought she was being careless or mischievous with fire, it turns out she actually has Fire Powers.
Origin: After flickering a few times in childhood, her abilities grew in at puberty.
Uniform: Sloane likes play clothes, particularly Tomboy Sawyer.
Qualities: Good (+2) Class Clown, Good (+2) Smart, Good (+2) Tomboy
Poor (-2) Mischievous
Powers: Average (0) Fire Powers
Motivation: Run and find out!
* * *
"I don't even think you know how great you really are. I believe in you."
-- Dick Vermeil
"What We Call Chaos" 9-5-14
Summary: Lawrence tries to fit in with Stan's family while they're making dinner. He gets a little overwhelmed, and Stan's family try to make him feel more comfortable and welcome. Lawrence also makes a new friend.
Characters: Stan, Lawrence
Guest stars: Stuart, Sharon, Stephanie, Sloane, Susie
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and Genprompt Bingo Card 9-1-14
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"The Attribute of the Strong" 2-3-15
Summary: An inadvertent mishap between Lawrence and Sloane leads to a discussion about gender expression.
Characters: Lawrence
Guest stars: Sloane, Stuart, Stan
Prompted by DW user lynnoconnacht, Hurt/Comfort Bingo Card 11-25-14, and Valentine's Day Bingo Card 1-31-15
Sponsored by DW user fyreharper
"Block Shedding" 2-7-19
Story Date: September 1, 2014, senior year of high school
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Summary: Stan, Lawrence, and Jayce enjoy a Sunday football party.
Characters: Antimatter (Lawrence Cunningham), Stalwart Stan (Stanley Wood), Jayce Olson
Guest Stars: Sloane Wood
Cameo Appearances: Stephanie Wood, Susie Wood
Prompted by DW users Wispfox, gingicat, and lone_cat and Fluffbingo Fest Card 2-5-19 and 1000 Words or Less Bingo Fest Card 9-5-18
Sponsored by DW user fuzzyred
In fire investigation, the place where a fire starts is referred to as the "point of origin." This may be an exact point or a general area. In almost all cases, the point of origin must be correctly located in order to properly determine the fire cause. In the past, individuals often referred to cause and origin; the correct phrase and procedure is origin and cause.
In general, fire will burn longer at or near the point of origin, thus the damage generally will be greater. Normally the fire cause will be found at, or very near, the point of origin, and physical evidence of the fire cause, whether accidental or incendiary, is often recovered. Once the point of origin is determined, it may confirm or contradict the statements of owners / occupants / witnesses / suspects. Some things can also cause a pattern left behind by the fire.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."
-- Arthur Conan Doyle, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes
(Note that these two books were published earlier in Terramagne-America than here.)
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Perfect for kids who love science, engineering, trains, and how things work!
Sloane Wood -- She has fair skin with freckles, blue eyes, and long red hair with just a little wave. She is the middle of Stan's three little sisters, 9 when he is 16. She was born November 22, 2006 at 6:06 AM in Omaha, Nebraska. She has Sun in Sagittarius, Moon in Sagittarius, and Scorpio rising.
Sloane is always trying to get attention so that she doesn't get lost in the shuffle. Sometimes this gets her into trouble. She adores Stan's boyfriend Lawrence. Although her family thought she was being careless or mischievous with fire, it turns out she actually has Fire Powers.
Origin: After flickering a few times in childhood, her abilities grew in at puberty.
Uniform: Sloane likes play clothes, particularly Tomboy Sawyer.
Qualities: Good (+2) Class Clown, Good (+2) Smart, Good (+2) Tomboy
Poor (-2) Mischievous
Powers: Average (0) Fire Powers
Motivation: Run and find out!
* * *
"I don't even think you know how great you really are. I believe in you."
-- Dick Vermeil
"What We Call Chaos" 9-5-14
Summary: Lawrence tries to fit in with Stan's family while they're making dinner. He gets a little overwhelmed, and Stan's family try to make him feel more comfortable and welcome. Lawrence also makes a new friend.
Characters: Stan, Lawrence
Guest stars: Stuart, Sharon, Stephanie, Sloane, Susie
Prompted by DW user dialecticdreamer and Genprompt Bingo Card 9-1-14
Sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette
"The Attribute of the Strong" 2-3-15
Summary: An inadvertent mishap between Lawrence and Sloane leads to a discussion about gender expression.
Characters: Lawrence
Guest stars: Sloane, Stuart, Stan
Prompted by DW user lynnoconnacht, Hurt/Comfort Bingo Card 11-25-14, and Valentine's Day Bingo Card 1-31-15
Sponsored by DW user fyreharper
"Block Shedding" 2-7-19
Story Date: September 1, 2014, senior year of high school
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Summary: Stan, Lawrence, and Jayce enjoy a Sunday football party.
Characters: Antimatter (Lawrence Cunningham), Stalwart Stan (Stanley Wood), Jayce Olson
Guest Stars: Sloane Wood
Cameo Appearances: Stephanie Wood, Susie Wood
Prompted by DW users Wispfox, gingicat, and lone_cat and Fluffbingo Fest Card 2-5-19 and 1000 Words or Less Bingo Fest Card 9-5-18
Sponsored by DW user fuzzyred
In fire investigation, the place where a fire starts is referred to as the "point of origin." This may be an exact point or a general area. In almost all cases, the point of origin must be correctly located in order to properly determine the fire cause. In the past, individuals often referred to cause and origin; the correct phrase and procedure is origin and cause.
In general, fire will burn longer at or near the point of origin, thus the damage generally will be greater. Normally the fire cause will be found at, or very near, the point of origin, and physical evidence of the fire cause, whether accidental or incendiary, is often recovered. Once the point of origin is determined, it may confirm or contradict the statements of owners / occupants / witnesses / suspects. Some things can also cause a pattern left behind by the fire.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."
-- Arthur Conan Doyle, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes
(Note that these two books were published earlier in Terramagne-America than here.)
The Thermodynamics Big Book: How Everything Works: A Fun Science and Engineering Book for Kids About Energy forms, Heat, Temperature, States of Matter and Machines 8-12 years old Paperback – April 12, 2026
by BOOKSGEEK (Author)
Does your child ask "Why?" more often than you have the answers? Why does a metal spoon feel colder than a wooden one? Why do bridges have weird gaps in them? And how on earth does a refrigerator move heat "uphill"?
Welcome to the world of Thermodynamics—the hidden set of rules that governs everything from the popcorn in your microwave to the massive rockets launching into deep space.
Engineering is a Superpower—And Your Child is Next in Line!
This isn't a dry school textbook. This is a premium, full-color journey designed specifically for "smart cookies" aged 8 to 12. We’ve stripped away the boring jargon and replaced it with mind-blowing facts, vibrant illustrations, and "real-deal" engineering concepts explained in a way that actually makes sense.
Thermodynamics for Kids: Thermodynamics Book for Kids Introduction to the Thermal Energy , The Three Laws of Thermodynamics and How Steam Engine, ... Froggy Adventures in How the World Works!) Paperback – December 13, 2023
by BOOKSGEEK (Author)
This beautifully illustrated book explains complex physics in a simple way that kids can understand. Using high-quality premium color illustrations, it walks young readers through the three laws of thermodynamics, how heat works, and how steam engines changed the world of transportation.
Perfect for kids who love science, engineering, trains, and how things work!
