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Category Archives: non fiction
HOW TO SPEAK ANIMAL
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
ELECTRICITY — CIRCUITS, STATIC, AND ELECTROMAGNETS
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
CAN’T GET ENOUGH SPACE STUFF
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
IT’S A NUMBERS GAME! FOOTBALL
Last September I was a part of the blog tour for the newest title in the IT’S A NUMBERS GAME! series. I finally had a chance to read the book myself. They just might have saved the best for last … Continue reading
SNOOPY CANNONBALL!
It’s amazing that the first Peanut’s strip appeared on October 2, 1950 in seven newspapers. Now 72 years later the group feels like old friends.The creator of Peanuts would have turned 100 years old tomorrow (November 26). What better way … Continue reading
Posted in Middle Grade Book Reviews, New Release, non fiction
Tagged Charles Schultz, Snoopy Cannonball!
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THE ANTIRACIST KID
How does someone not old enough to vote make the world a better place? They might want to start with this new book focusing on the tools to combat systemic racism and injustice. Three sections help plant the seed: – … Continue reading
Posted in Middle Grade Book Reviews, non fiction
Tagged The Antiracist Kid, Tiffany Jewell
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DINOSAUR ATLAS
Big, Bold, and Beautiful! Those three words not only describe the dinosaurs but also this book dedicated to their existence on Earth.. The National Geographic KIDS title is Big (almost 11 x 14 inches). The Bold and Beautiful are all … Continue reading
Posted in Middle Grade Book Reviews, non fiction
Tagged Dinosaur Atlas, National Geographic Kids
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PIECE BY PIECE
I’m more than pleased to be today’s tour stop for Piece By Piece with my featured review of this new title, but first a big thank you to Blue Slip Media (Instagram; Facebook) and Amazon Publishing (Instagram; Twitter) for including … Continue reading
Posted in Giveaways, Middle Grade Book Reviews, New Release, non fiction
Tagged David Aguilar, Ferran Aguilar, Piece By Piece
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HERO FOR THE HUNGRY
The amazing story of an Iowa farm boy whose life’s work impacted the world comes to life in this compelling biography. Norman Ernest Borlaug is likely a man you never heard of, but his work in developing higher yielding wheat … Continue reading
ULTIMATE FOOD ATLAS and a GIVEAWAY!
Okay, now I’m hungry. This unique atlas is a wonderful guide to the foods around the world. Visit the 6 continents in any order to find out the unique food and tastes in that part of the world. An Ocean … Continue reading
Posted in Giveaways, Middle Grade Book Reviews, non fiction
Tagged National Geographic Kids, Ultimate Food Atlas
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