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The History of Rock
Yeah we know. Anything nonfiction with the word “history” in the title aimed at children and there’s an instant trepidation. But who says learning can’t be fun? Rita Nabais and illustrator Joana Raimundo certainly think it can be and they … Continue reading
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Tagged book, Book Review, books, bookworm, children's books, Escafandro, Family, history, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, Joana Raimundo, Kids Lit, literature, middle grade reads, music, music history, Nonfiction, reading, Rita Nabais, rock n' roll, The History of Rock: For Big Fans and Little Punks
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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
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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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Resistance
Rare is the day when you can find a new children’s book that manages to capture the true courage, raw spirit, and intense fear of WWII. Still, Jennifer A. Nielsen astounds and moves with her newest book, a novel titled … Continue reading
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Tagged book, Book Review, children's books, historical fiction, history, Jennifer A. Nielsen, Kids Lit, literature, middle-grade, reading, reads, Resistance, World War Two, WWII
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Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story
With Patriot’s Day just having passed, I thought I’d do a book review of a children’s fiction read that is centered around the 9/11 tragedy. It is just an average week in the American life. Tragedy and happiness reign equally … Continue reading
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Tagged 9/11, America, American history, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, children's books, history, literature, reading, September 11, USA
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The Notorious Benedict Arnold
It is a dark time for the Americans. As the Revolutionary War rages on, Americans and Brits alike suffer losses. One Benedict Arnold leads a strong force against the British. George Washington trusts this man with his life. Until suddenly … Continue reading
Nelly Bly: A Name to Be Reckoned With
As a younger girl, I was a huge fan of Nelly Bly. To me she stood up there along with several historical heroes. Today I don’t read much about her, but I do find her life story pretty amazing. I … Continue reading
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Tagged biography, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, children's books, educational books, historical book, history, home school, homeschool, Homeschooling, literature, nelly bly, Nelly Bly: A Name to Be Reckoned With, Nonfiction, reading, Rebecca Guay, Stephen Krensky
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