Tag Archives: Middle Grade Non-Fiction

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ALMANAC 2018

This yearly favorite has reached new heights for 2018. Available now, ALMANAC 2018 includes twelve chapters filled with oh my gosh pictures, facts, games, quizzes and much more. Include this in your summer travels and you’ll never hear “I’m bored” … Continue reading

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THIS BOOK STINKS!

Something smells bad…but it’s not this new title from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS. Filled with colorful pictures, fascinating facts, and activities, the trash here will inspire all readers to look at garbage in a totally new way and more important—take action … Continue reading

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50 STATES: OUR AMERICA

Young readers who are studying the United States or want to learn more about this great country can stop right here at this new title from TIME FOR KIDS. What better way to start  than to have a look at … Continue reading

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100 THINGS TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP

Choosing a career has never been so much fun in this new title from National Geographic Kids. It’s compact size is perfect for summer travel and long hours of dreaming of what you want to do in life. Colorful and … Continue reading

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ULTIMATE EXPLORER GUIDE

Exploration comes naturally to children and for many of us it continues on into adulthood. It’s what we do as humans to learn about the world around us. This new book from National Geographic KIDS is the perfect choice to … Continue reading

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Celebrate Women’s History Month with MOTOR GIRLS

First up… The winner of last Monday’s giveaway of THE ONLY ROAD is MS. YINGLING READS. Karen provides wonderful insights into books and she is the most prolific reader I know. Congratulations! ************************************************************ This new title from Sue Macy and … Continue reading

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Celebrate President’s Day with OUR COUNTRY’S PRESIDENTS

“I do solemnly swear…” I’m sure many of you were like me this past November, glued to the the screen as we watched this year’s presidential election come down to the wire. Author Ann Bausum and the editors at National … Continue reading

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FAMOUS FAILS! from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS

Failure happens in everyone’s life–some of us more than most. FAMOUS FAILS brings some of the worst failures, massive mistakes, and fails that accidentally became successes together in this nifty new book. Here’s the official book jacket blurb: Famous Fails! … Continue reading

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THE BOOK OF HEROINES & THE BOOK OF HEROES

THE OFFICIAL WORD From National Geographic Kids: The Book of Heroines and The Book of Heroes (ages 8-12, $14.99) – All kids are heroes in waiting and these two titles are sure to inspire. In The Book of Heroines (By … Continue reading

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

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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