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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
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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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Spooktacular Reads: Part 2
This week we return to Spooktacular Reads with even more books to enjoy. As stated previously, these are all clean children’s reads that are fun for the whole family. The colorful illustrations and vivid storytelling are sure to please readers … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Whitman & Company, Boo!, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, Brandon Dorman, children's books, children's fiction story, Family, family stuff, Harper, Harper-Collins, HarperCollinsPublishers, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, jack lantern, Jack o' Lantern, Jack O'Lantern, Jack o'Lanterns, Joe Fenton, Jorge Monlongo, Katherine Tegen, Leslie Kimmelman, literature, reading, Simon & Schuster, Simon & Schuster Books, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, The Story of the Jack O'Lantern, Trick Arr Treat
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
