Category Archives: non fiction

MAKE YOUR MARK, MAKE A DIFFERNCE

All of us including kids are bombarded with the many problems facing our society and world. Young people are often passionate about certain issues but don’t know how to help make things better. MAKE YOUR MARK, MAKE A DIFFERENCE is … Continue reading

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EXCLUSION and the CHINESE AMERICAN STORY

Not many of us know the history of Chinese people in America. EXCLUSION AND THE CHINESE AMERICAN STORY is a revealing look at the struggles against racism that Chinese people have faced in nearly 200 years of our past. The … Continue reading

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WHEN FORESTS BURN

Wildfires. The name alone causes an emotional reaction to those who have experienced one. WHEN FORESTS BURN is an honest look at how and why wildfires happen; what different groups have done to manage forests and fires; along with a … Continue reading

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I AM, I CAN, I WILL

Inspiring and interactive, the guided journal presents 35 amazing women who provide a great framework for Black girls. Many of the names are familiar ones like Michelle Obama, Harriett Tubman, Oprah Winfrey, and Venus Williams. But also included are individuals … Continue reading

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OUR STORY BOOK SERIES

This new series gives fascinating insights into individuals who have done great things with their lives. What makes them unique is the names are probably ones you never heard of before. North African Fatima Al-Fihri founded the University of Al-Qarawiyyin … Continue reading

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TENACIOUS

The inspiring stories of 15 disabled athletes are presented in a readable and entertaining format. Each gifted individual gets a two page spread with two-thirds of the space filled with an excellent illustration. The rest of the page is their … Continue reading

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THE PRESIDENTS DECODED

THE PRESIDENT’S DECODED is a detailed and revealing look at the 45 men who have spent time as the President of the United States. Presented in the order they took office, the information is never boring with insights into their … Continue reading

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MAMMALS UNLOCKED

Find all of what you didn’t know about mammals is this engaging and thought provoking new series. The chapters take you around the world visiting many of the over 6,631 mammal species (This number verified by the World Animal Foundation). … Continue reading

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MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR-3 stories in 1 book

Modern day kids, Annie and Nico, travel way back in time to ancient Egypt and the great pyramids. That’s 4,500 years ago, to when the Great Pyramid of Giza, the biggest pyramid in the world, was built. Then, Annie and … Continue reading

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MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR: Marie Curie-A life in Science

The Magic History Tour’s newest graphic volume is a fascinating look at the life of Marie Curie. Led by modern day kids, Annie and Nico, readers are taken on journey looking at the important events in this scientist’s career. The … Continue reading

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