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Summary of Voices of World War I: Stories from the Trenches (by Ann Heinrichs ): This non-fiction selection is broken into seven chapters. The first chapter gives a basic overview of the war—how it began, who fought in it, and what were some of the effects. Read More...
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Two weeks ago, I highlighted Sandra Markle’s captivating book Luna Moths: Masters of Change . Hornets: Incredible Insect Architects is another book in her amazing 8-part Insect World series. Summary : Before delving into the specifics on hornets, the Read More...
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Tomorrow is Fairy Tale Friday. Please join in. I am thrilled that I have finally found a subject to write my first book on. The subject is a biography of a person I have admired for many years. I seriously considered naming my child after this person. Read More...
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I have had these book tucked away for Math Monday for a few weeks. It is about time I share them! Each selection focuses on shapes. They move from simple to more complex. I hope you can use these books with your youngsters at home or in school. Shapes Read More...
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Summary of Harry Houdini (by Janice Weaver): Beginning with his childhood of poverty and uncertainty, the character and drive of Harry Houdini was being formed. As young as 8-years old, he was working to help feed and support his family. Working in job Read More...
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Summary of Luna Moths: Masters of Change (by Sandra Markle ): The book begins with a basic explanation of how insects are different from other animals. Then, Markle identifies differences between moths and butterflies. A detailed exploration of the luna Read More...
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Summary of Star of the Sea: A Day in the Life of a Starfish (by Janet Halfmann) : Beginning on a starry night, an ochre sea star clings to a rock under the crashing waves. When it is high tide, it moves along the ocean floor, avoiding predators. On the Read More...
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It is Non-Fiction Monday! I am thrilled to be a first time host! I would probably be jumping up and down right now if I did not feel like I am about to fall over with exhaustion with the day’s activities. Bats are such fascinating creatures, so I have Read More...
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While perusing the NEW non-fiction section in the library, I came across a new science series called Inside from Sterling Children’s Books . I checked out Inside Earthquakes (by Melissa Stewart). Visually, this book is stunning! A multitude of large, Read More...
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The Code Red series from Bearport Publishing vividly recreates nine of the worst disasters in modern history. Using a narrative format, the setting is established and the causes are revealed. Readers feel the impact of the incident and the aftermath through Read More...
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Animalogy is not your traditional book about animals. Instead, author Marianne Berkes compares and contrasts various creatures from insects to mammals using analogies. Behaviors, sounds, body parts, and classifications are just some of the comparisons Read More...
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Summary of Math on the Fly (by Suzanne Slade ): Multiply on the Fly demonstrates that math is a relevant part of our every day experience. Readers are treated to an insect safari, viewing commonly known bugs like grasshoppers, butterflies, and ladybugs Read More...
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The secret winter lives of insects are exposed in Not a Buzz to Be Found: Insects in Winter. Author Linda Glaswer writes in a gentle poetic language that reveals the mysteries surrounding the whereabouts of insects like woolly bear caterpillars, honeybees, Read More...
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