Category Archives: non fiction

COOL MATH

Posted on June 26, 2020 by

A student hovers over a page of math problems from a book or worksheet. They’d rather be anywhere else. Math is boring. Math is useless. Math is a waste of time. But wait, how can we turn around this young … Continue reading →

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WE ARE POWER

Posted on May 22, 2020 by

Growing up in our present day world is full of challenges. The non-stop “Breaking News” cycle leaves tweens and teens with only one conclusion: The world is a violent place. Conflicts escalate to a point where people are physically hurt … Continue reading →

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EXTREME OCEAN

Posted on May 15, 2020 by

It’s never too early to celebrate World Ocean Day (coming up on June 8th), especially when you have a title like EXTREME OCEAN in your hands. Dr. Sylvia Earle, a scientist with a passion for the sea gives readers an … Continue reading →

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GEOMETRY IS AS EASY AS PIE

Posted on May 8, 2020 by

When I was in 8th grade, geometry class was a dreadful experience. The teacher filled the chalkboard with formulas scribbled from one end to the other. Her lecture started two seconds after the tardy bell and didn’t end until the … Continue reading →

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PETS AND THEIR FAMOUS HUMANS

Posted on April 24, 2020 by

Famous humans always get noticed while their beloved pets stay out of sight. The humans presented here are not your current set of celebrities. Instead, PETS AND THEIR FAMOUS HUMANS is a look at 20 people who made a memorable … Continue reading →

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INTO THE CLOUDS

Posted on April 17, 2020 by

At an elevation of 28,251 feet, K2 is the second highest mountain in the world—surpassed only by Mt. Everest. Experts agree a climb to the ominous peak of K2 is a more difficult and dangerous climb. INTO THE CLOUDS is … Continue reading →

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WHAT IF SOLDIERS FOUGHT WITH PILLOWS?

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

The title gets one thinking, but the statement on the back cover is what made me happy to be spending time inside the pages of this book: What if to make the world you want… you must first imagine what … Continue reading →

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TURN IT UP!

Posted on February 28, 2020 by

Turn it Up!: A Pitch-Perfect History of Music that Rocked the World  The high notes and biggest moments in music history are covered in this fun compendium, from Bach to the Beatles to Beyonce — and beyond. Many major music genres are … Continue reading →

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BREAKING THROUGH…

Posted on February 14, 2020 by

How FEMALE ATHLETES SHATTERED STEREOTYPES in the ROARING TWENTIES Happy Valentine’s Day! Opportunities to watch our modern day female athletes excel at their chosen sport are available without a problem. It could be a superstar in tennis, basketball, golf, and … Continue reading →

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BRAIN CANDY

Posted on December 20, 2019 by

This is it! My final holiday MG non-fiction recommendation. Do you know a kid who doesn’t like to read? Hand them this book and they’ll be reading these fun facts right back to you. Hundreds are included along with colorful … Continue reading →

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