Category Archives: non fiction

Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants A Forest

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

This book is just one of many in this powerful series. Geared toward the 8-12 year old, other titles include: You can get details on these and all the Rebel Girls collection right here. These are all women you maybe … Continue reading →

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150 HAPPY FACTS

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

The world is full of bad news. Television and the internet provide a constant stream of gut wrenching stories that only make your day sadder. Author, Mauro Gatti, decided to do something about that back in 2018 when he created … Continue reading →

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BIG NATE-NAILED IT!

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

If you need a break from those 300 + page middle grade novels, look no further than the 28th edition of Lincoln Peirce’s Big Nate series-NAILED IT! Over 170 full-color comics are included. Sixth grade is never boring when Nate … Continue reading →

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Superpower? The Wearable-Tech Revolution

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

I won a copy of this book at Natalie Aguirre’s Literary Rambles a few months ago. The link above will take you to an excellent interview there with author Elaine Kachala. Take a look after reading my review below. Superpower? … Continue reading →

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THE POWER OF ARCHITECTURE

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

Architectural masterpieces from around the world are presented in this unique book. Of the 25, I’d only visited one in person: The TWA Flight Center in New York City; a few others viewed in pictures and videos (Sydney Opera House; … Continue reading →

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1,000 Facts About Space Blog Tour

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

Welcome to the 1,000 Facts About Space Blog Tour & Giveaway! Get ready to blast off on an illuminating journey to the farthest reaches of the universe as we celebrate the release of 1,000 Facts About Space (National Geographic Kids Books, … Continue reading →

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WEIRD BUT TRUE WORLD 2023

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

The world is full of surprises in every corner of this vast planet. The facts siding more on the weird side have been compiled in this inspiring and often jaw dropping edition of the Weird But True! series. The cover … Continue reading →

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HOW TO SPEAK ANIMAL

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Greg Pattridge

Last month I participated in the blog tour for HOW TO SPEAK ANIMAL, a new NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS title. Now that I have had a chance to actually read the 176 page book it’s time to share all the things … Continue reading →

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ELECTRICITY — CIRCUITS, STATIC, AND ELECTROMAGNETS

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

It’s everywhere. In our homes, schools, offices, on the train, in our cars—even inside our bodies! Electricity: Circuits, Static, and Electromagnets with Hands-On Science Activities explores the science of electricity and the technology we’ve developed to harness the energy to … Continue reading →

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CAN’T GET ENOUGH SPACE STUFF

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

Space has never been more fun with this new title from National Geographic KiDS. Geared toward the younger side of middle grade (7-10 years), the 128 pages are filled with colorful photos and art work, joke pages that will make … Continue reading →

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