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The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History
Kid’ nonfiction seems to be getting better and better, with reads that could be considered quite easily enjoyable for adults, teens, pre-teens, and children alike. While a movie was made several years ago about the “Monuments Men”, author Robert M. … Continue reading
Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids Nonfic, Nonfiction
Tagged American history, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, Kids Lit, kids nonfiction, literature, military, military history, Nonfiction, reading, Robert M. Edsel, The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History: The Story of the Monuments Men, US history
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Pygmalion
Today we’re paging through a classic read that got its own Broadway musical starring Julie Andrews and film adaptation based both on the musical and by extension the novel starring Audrey Hepburn. This week we’re reading Pygmalion. The Story: “Liza” … Continue reading
Posted in Adult Reads
Tagged book, Book Review, books, bookworm, classic books, classic reads, Eliza Doolittle, George Bernard Shaw, literature, My Fair Lady, Pygmalion, reading
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Spooked!
I enjoy a good nonfiction read, no matter the demographic or age range. Historical nonfiction is some of my favorite, which is why this week we’re taking a look at Spooked! How a Radio Broadcast and the War of the … Continue reading
Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids Nonfic, Nonfiction
Tagged book, Book Review, books, bookworm, Calkins Creek, Family, Gail Jarrow, H. G. Wells, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, Kids Lit, literature, Orson Welles, radio, reading, Spooked! How a Radio Broadcast and the War of the Worlds Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America, War of the Worlds
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The Tea Book
This week we’re reading a delightful adult nonfiction that covers the history of one of the world’s most popular beverages: tea! With wit, world experience, and a love for one of the most history-changing beverages ever, Louise Cheadle and Nick … Continue reading
Posted in Nonfiction
Tagged adult's books, All Things Tea, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, literature, Louise Cheadle, Nick Kilby, Nonfiction, nonfiction reads, reading, Sterling Epicure Books, tea, teapigs, The Tea Book
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The World War II Invasion That Changed History
It’s a sad thing, but I find more and more kids don’t know much about America’s history. This week we’re reading another nonfiction book which tells the story of one of the most iconic military invasions in recent history with … Continue reading
Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids Nonfic, Nonfiction
Tagged American history, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, D-Day: The World War II Invasion that Changed History, Deborah Hopkinson, history, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, literature, military history, nonficiton, reading, Scholastic Focus, US history, World War II, WWII
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Failing Up
We’ve all wanted to enjoy our fair share of the spotlight and Broadway star, Leslie Odom Jr. is no stranger to the climb it takes to get there. Whether you can’t wait for your opportunity to take the stand and … Continue reading
