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Tag Archives: Nonfiction
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 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
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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 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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I’ll Take the High Road
Today’s blog post is dedicated to all those who love the gleam of chrome, the smell of a freshly waxed auto, and the thrill of the journey ahead. For every motorist, dreamer, and person with a little bit of wanderlust, this is … Continue reading
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Tagged America, American history, Andrew Montgomery, Blue Ridge Parkway, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, California, California Highway, car, cars, educational books, Family, Highway 61, highways, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, I 5, Lincoln Highway, literature, non-fiction, Nonfiction, On the Road, reading, Route 66, Route 666, travel, traveling, travels, United States, US 1, US 22, US 23, US 27, US 281, US 285
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The Many Faces of George Washington
Ok, so I’ll admit it guys. I am way overdue for reviewing this book. Originally, the post was going to put up in July, somewhere around Independence Day, amongst several other revolutionary war titles. Things changed and plans went awry. … Continue reading
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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