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		Including: Learn about the city of Houston. Study the maps of the area, its towns, neigborhoods, major highways and bodies of water. Learn weather patterns and bad weather procedures. Visit museums and resturants, parks, and theater. Record experiences in a journal. Read stories set in Houston, learn the life of Sam Houston, and join with others in enjoying the city.
Step 1: Books

Project Categories Nature Sport Science Math/Logic Technology Vocation Literature Art Society Spirit	Step 1: Websites Houston Detailed explanations of Houston's geography, climate, and cityscape. Hundreds of interesting facts about Houston's history, from it's founding, to recent years. Houston History Numerous Houston facts, such as; 1836--Houston founded on Aug. 30 by brothers Augustus C. and John K. Allen, who pay just over $1.40 per acre for 6,642 acres of land near the headwaters of Buffalo Bayou. Greater Houston Statistics and Census research on the Greater Houston area. Lists of senators, congressmen, and professional sports teams from the City of Houston. Visit Houston Texas Ideas on how to plan a visit to Houston Texas. Special offers when visiting Houston Texas. Group tours of Houston Texas. Greater Houston Partnership Advocacy for Houston's business community. Reasons why Houston is a region of opportunity. Houston is the new global gateway.
Step 2: Book	Step 2: Websites Houston Region Map Neighborhood Map of Houston Downtown Houston Aerial Shot Buildings, Streets and Tunnels of Houston Houston Downtown Maps 5 maps of Downtown Houston Houston Chronicle Clearing up the confusion of multiple highway names. Houston Transtar
	Step 3: Websites Climate of Houston Average temperature and weather in each season for the area of Houston. Houston Weather Page The weather page of Houston. Humid Subtropical Climate Geographic distribution of the Humid Subtropical Climate. Distinguishing characteristics of the Humid Subtropical Climate. The Humid Subtropical Climate Slideshow by David Campos, and Claudia De Leon. JustWeather.com USAToday.com Texas Hurricane History. Hurricane History List of hurricanes to hit the Gulf Coast since 1900 Hurricane Basics FAQ's about hurricanes in the Atlantic. Fox News Brief history of Texas hurricanes, and their damage. Houston Chronicle The Houston Chronicle's Hurricane Central. Hurricane Ike Detailed account of the rise and fall of Hurricane Ike. Pictures and video of the storm. Hurricane Rita Detailed account of the rise and fall of Hurricane Rita. Pictures and video of the storm. Hurricane Preparation in Houston A hurricane preparation "to-do" list. Tips on evacuating from a hurricane. Hurricane Workshop Free family hurricane preparedness event. Free copy of the 2009 NWS Hurricane Workshop booklet. Houston Chronicle Hurricane Central: Preparation Guide FAQ's about how to prepare for a hurricane. Atlantic Hurricane Tracking Chart Hurricane Workshop PDF
	Step 4: Websites Get To Know Katy Information central for Katy Texas. The place to find events, activities, & businesses that serve Katy, TX. Katy Magazine Katy Texas relocation guide. Katy Magazine Subscribe to Katy Magazine. My Houston Insider's guide to Houston. CityVoter Houston Association Southwestern University events. Houston Event Guide Greater Houston annual events. All Houston events, January through December. My Houston: What To Do Calendar of Houston events. Houston Events World guide to Houston's Festivals.
	Step 5: Websites Prairie Heritage Day Schedule of presentations at the Prairie Heritage Day. Activities and Exhibitors at the Prairie Heritage Day. Brazos Bend State Park List of activities and attractions at Brazos Bend State Park. Interpretive guide to Brazos Bend State Park. Interpretive Guide to Brazos Bend State Park PDF file. Brazos Bend State Park Map Printable PDF map. Trails of Brazos Bend State Park Detailed diagram of the trails in Brazos Bend State Park. Brazos Bend State Park Volunteer Organization Matt Family Orchard 33 acres of pick your own fruit and berries Matt Family Orchard Fruits What to wear and bring for fruit picking. Estimated picking schedule. Matt Family Orchard Contact Page Phone numbers and e-mail of the Matt Family Orchard. Address and directions to get to the farm. Persimmon Pudding Dedicated to the growing, education and use of the American persimmon. Uptown Lighting Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Uptown lighting. Houston Galleria Tree Lighting Video of the Houston Galleria tree lighting, and Thanksgiving fireworks. Water Wall Park See Houston's spectacular Wall of Water at the Water Wall Park. Galveston Historical Foundation The 36th annual Dickens on the Strand festival. Dickens on the Strand Tips to achieving the perfect "Dickens" costume for the festival. Galveston.com: Dickens on the Strand Brief overview of the Festival, with map, and participants input. The Real Galveston History of Dickens on the Strand, complete with pictures. Galveston Historical Foundation The Texas Seaport Museum. Explore the decks of the 1877 ship ELISSA. Galveston.com: Texas Seaport Museum Brief overview of the ship ELISSA, and the Texas Seaport Museum. Times and admissions of the Museum listed. Houston Transtar Galvston Island - Port Bolivar ferry information. Texas Bob Travels Bolivar Ferry: Best free ride in Texas. Texas Bob shares his experience on the Bolivar Ferry, complete with his own meal recomendation upon arrival in Port Bolivar. Old Town Spring Texas. Shopping and Historical railroad town. Wonderful shopping, eating, and walking experience for the entire family. Old Town Spring Texas Load up the whole family to enjoy the 28th annual Christmas celebration in Old Town Spring. Enjoy the wonderful roaming musicians, and barbershop quartets. Old Town Spring Visitor's Bureau List of festivals held in Old Town Spring.
	Lakewood Church Lakewood Church service schedule - largest church in the country. Wikipedia: Lakewood Church History and brief overview of Houston's Lakewood Church. Lakewood Parking Map Map of Lakewood Parking. Huynh Restaurant Family restaurant that serves home-made Vietnamese food in a comfortable atmosphere. Homestyle Vietnamese cooking. Huynh Restaurant Full color photographs of the main dishes served at Huynh Restaurant. B4-U-Eat Houston restaurant guide. Reviews of Huynh Restaurant. Port of Houston Sam Houston boat tour. Sam Houston's Boat Tour Calendar Calendar of Sam Houston's Boat Tours. Port of Houston Port of Houston general information. Wikipedia: Port of Houston Wikipedia listing of the Port of Houston, filled with cool facts. Reliant Park Reliant Park's homepage. Reliant Park Reliant Park's calendar of events. Houston Boat Show A 10 day show at Reliant Arena, Houston's biggest boat show. International Gem and Jewelry Show Largest selections of gems and Jewelry at the lowest prices. City of Houston Brief history of Memorial Park with colored photographs and directions to the park. Memorial Park Conservancy Home page of the Memorial Park Conservancy. Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Home page for the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, with calendar of events. Memorial Park Conservancy Map of Memorial Park. Memorial Park Conservancy Activites at Memorial Park. Sam's Deli Diner Good food, fun, and a friendly atmosphere. Located off the Katy Freeway, Sam's offers great burgers, Blue Bell Icecream shakes, and traditional deli fare in a classic diner setting. Houston Chronicle Houston Chronicle's review of Sam's Deli Diner. TexasBurgerGuy.com Texas Burger Guy's review of Sam's Deli Diner.
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