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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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Timelines of Everything
We’re reading another nonfiction read as the beginning of school comes closer. For history buffs, parents, or just educators looking to review some fun material before the school year starts, Smithsonian and DK’s new book Timelines of Everything is an … Continue reading
Seeing Stars
This week we’re going over a nonfiction read perfect for the summertime. Before star-gazing on the roof, why not pick up this book on constellations for your kids? Summary: For the budding astronomists and mythology nerds among your children, Sara … Continue reading
Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids Nonfic
Tagged astronomy, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, children's books, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, literature, Nonfiction, Phaidon Press Inc., reading, Sara Gillingham, science, Seeing Stars: A Complete Guide to the 88 Constellations
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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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Her Story
Once again we’re going through a nonfiction read. This time it is a colorful book of biographies entitled Her Story: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook Up the World. Summary: Designed like a scrapbook or collage, Her Story tells the … Continue reading
The Silk Roads
This week’s read is another nonfiction aimed at children packed chock-full of entertaining facts and figures to entertain. Curious kids and adults alike will enjoy this fascinating book, The Silk Roads: An Illustrated New History of the World, which tells the … Continue reading
Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids Nonfic
Tagged Bloomsbury, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, children's books, Family, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, Kids Lit, kids nonfiction, literature, Neil Packer, Nonfiction, reading, The Silk Roads: An Illustrated New History of the World
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Kids in the Kitchen
It’s not often we read nonfiction over here at Little Reader, but when we do, it’s always something interesting. This week we’re reading some books on cooking for children. If you’re a parent who’s looking to get your kids more … Continue reading
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
Book Review: Lucky 8
There’s nothing quite like summer and one of the best parts is reading spooky tales around a campfire or in the backyard under the stars. I recently picked up a great middle-grade series to sate any desires for such reads, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alessia Trunfio, book, Book Review, book series, books, bookworm, children's books, children's fiction story, Family, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, Lea Taddonio, literature, Lucky 8, reading
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The Divergent Series
I’m not one to jump on a bandwagon. Things that are trendy or in vogue are not particularly appealing to me, lessened by the fact that they are as popular as they are. Given this fact, I could not have … Continue reading
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Tagged book, Book Review, book series, books, bookworm, Divergent, Family, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, literature, reading, teen book review, Veronica Roth, YA books
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