Tag Archives: Middle Grade Non-Fiction

My Holiday List from NGK!

Posted on December 12, 2018 by

National Geographic Kids offers the best in engrossing, colorful, and fun-filled titles. Over the next week I’ll be sharing five recommendations. Many are best gift wrapped and placed under the tree, but a few selections could be stuffed in that … Continue reading →

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DOG SCIENCE UNLEASHED

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

This dog loving new title from National Geographic Kids was not one I could review alone. Fortunately, I had my canine companion, Tatum, nearby to give me a hand. She was more interested in sniffing the pages than reading, but … Continue reading →

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ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING

Posted on October 26, 2018 by

Well, not quite everything. Even best selling author, Christopher Lloyd, realized there is only so much you can squeeze into 336 pages. I read this from cover to cover, but most sixth, seventh, and eighth graders will use the handy … Continue reading →

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FOOD FIGHT!

Posted on October 12, 2018 by

The fight might be more about who gets to first read this new book from National Geographic Kids. Food industry leader Tanya Steel has put together a five star look at the history of food and also a peek into … Continue reading →

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ABSOLUTE EXPERT SERIES

Posted on September 16, 2018 by

It’s another MARVELOUS MIDDLE GRADE MONDAY! This new effort by National Geographic Kids hits all the right spots in providing detailed information on topics middle grade kids crave. Along with awe inspiring photos and drawings, each edition features support from … Continue reading →

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D-DAY—The World War II Invasion That Changed History

Posted on September 14, 2018 by

SCHOLASTIC FOCUS is a new imprint focusing on narrative non-fiction for tweens and teens. The debut list is an impressive group of titles set to hit the shelves in the coming months. More will be forthcoming in the Spring of … Continue reading →

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THE ULTIMATE BOOK OF SHARKS

Posted on July 20, 2018 by

Just in time for Shark Week is this stunning achievement from photojournalist, Brian Skerry. The Ultimate Book Of Sharks goes far beyond anything you’ve seen in movies or read about in middle grade books. Beautiful photographs intermix with text covering … Continue reading →

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