Category Archives: non fiction

ULTIMATE OCEANPEDIA from National Geographic Kids

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

Synopsis From NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS: Ultimate Oceanpedia (ages 7-10, $24.99) – Perfect for the ocean-obsessed, this book is the most complete ocean reference ever. Ultimate Oceanpedia is overflowing with amazing facts, photos, art and diagrams that take the reader on … Continue reading →

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SHAKESPEARE–Investigate the Bard’s Influence on Today’s World

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

For young people age 12-15, mention the name William Shakespeare and you’ll get two very different reactions. Some can’t get enough while others find his writing confusing. This great new  title will satisfy both camps. The format is entertaining and … Continue reading →

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EXPLORE PREDATORS AND PREY

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

Future scientists can rejoice at this new title from Nomad Press. The 90 pages are filled with 25 projects, which could be used by homeschoolers, students in lower grades as an independent study, or by a teacher with his or … Continue reading →

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SCIENCE ENCYCLOPEDIA from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

Let’s begin with some math. SCIENCE ENCYCLOPEDIA checks in at 9.5 inches by 12 inches and is a whopping 3.8 pounds. Eye-popping fantastic is the best description I could come up with for the cover and the 304 pages inside. … Continue reading →

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HOW THINGS WORK

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

HOW THINGS WORK is a new title sure to engage young future scientists, and those of us a bit older. Even non-science lovers opening this hardback edition will soon be convinced just how cool the science and secrets are behind … Continue reading →

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EXTREME WILDFIRE and A VISIT FROM THE AUTHOR, Mark Thiessen

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Greg Pattridge

Wildfires are a powerful force of nature we increasingly see on the news each year. Some of us might even witness one in our own community. Earlier this past summer I watched smoke come off the mountains to the west … Continue reading →

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