Category Archives: non fiction

REAL WORLD SCIENCE BOOKS

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Greg Pattridge

After reading this three volume set from Nomad Press I understand how the scarecrow felt after getting his brain. I’m a lot smarter and it was fun getting there! Great for ages 12 and up even if science is not … Continue reading →

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WEIRD BUT TRUE! NEW YORK CITY

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

The always popular WEIRD BUT TRUE! series is out with another great selection. This time it’s a look at one of my favorite cities to visit—The Big Apple, otherwise known as New York City. You can see all the previous … Continue reading →

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WORLD ATLAS

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

When opening up an atlas you expect maps like you do here in the sixth edition of National Geographic Kids World Atlas—Both a physical and political color coded map for seven regions. More than 120 total. But what makes this … Continue reading →

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Spectacular Sisters

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

I agree, but it took me a long time to reach that opinion. Growing up with one older and two younger sisters I was surrounded by girls. Yep, always in the middle. Back then they were anything but spectacular to … Continue reading →

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GUITARS

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

I’ve always had a fascination with guitars. As a teen I took lessons on an acoustic guitar but never got very good at it. I still enjoy the different sounds guitars can make. There’s nothing better than listening to a … Continue reading →

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THREADS OF PEACE

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

This thoroughly researched biography of these famous men is not a boring account of the history and events connected with each. Instead, you’ll be mesmerized by the story telling and gain a deep understanding about the ways and personality of … Continue reading →

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Sharks at Your Service

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Most humans are either scared or enthralled by these creatures of the sea. SHARKS AT YOUR SERVICE uses the voice of a child to convince readers that sharks need protection from people out to destroy their species. It’s a fascinating … Continue reading →

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UNFORGOTTEN

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Last week I participated in the Unforgotten Blog Tour, a new title about the life of Dian Fossey. There you learned of TWO LIES AND ONE TRUTH about this iconic mountain gorilla researcher, written by author Anita Silvey. Today is … Continue reading →

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Weird but True! OCEAN

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

Dive into these fishy facts: Did you know that the prehistoric shark, megalodon, had jaws so big that it could swallow a car? Or that goats, pigs, dogs, cats, and even an alpaca have all learned how to surf? And … Continue reading →

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CONSTELLATIONS FOR KIDS

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Greg Pattridge

I still remember sitting in a planetarium watching a presentations on constellations. I was about 8 years old and couldn’t wait for nighttime to come so I could find Cassiopeia. The name was one I had never heard and success … Continue reading →

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