Part of the What Was . . .? series. Learn about the promises and hopes of the Reconstruction Era (1865-1877) and how (IMO), the United States is stilPart of the What Was . . .? series. Learn about the promises and hopes of the Reconstruction Era (1865-1877) and how (IMO), the United States is still working towards them to this day. ...more
Young archaeologists will enjoy this visual masterpiece that explores, examines, and explains how humans have created and communicated for as long as Young archaeologists will enjoy this visual masterpiece that explores, examines, and explains how humans have created and communicated for as long as we have existed....more
Well detailed picture book biography about Tom Crean who visited Antarctica on three different expeditions in the early 1900s. Each time, he faces theWell detailed picture book biography about Tom Crean who visited Antarctica on three different expeditions in the early 1900s. Each time, he faces the harsh elements of this continent to survive. If you are interested in the South Pole or like stories of survival, give this picture book biography a try....more
A young boy participates in a Spanish spelling bee in which students study and spell words from the Spanish language. More than a story, Spanish spellA young boy participates in a Spanish spelling bee in which students study and spell words from the Spanish language. More than a story, Spanish spelling bees are happening in the United States. As of 2023 (the year this book was published), 14 of 50 states had contestants in the National Spelling Bee which was first held in Albuquerque, New Mexico with 11 contestants....more
If you're looking for a Hanukkah read-aloud, checkout this newly illustrated (and IMO much more modern looking) edition of a story from 1990 about JewIf you're looking for a Hanukkah read-aloud, checkout this newly illustrated (and IMO much more modern looking) edition of a story from 1990 about Jewish traditions and the miracle of Hanukkah. For those who would like to compare the illustrations with those from the original, here is a link to the one at the Internet Archive....more
Science and Christianity meet in this story by 1960s/1970s young people's science author Franklyn M. Branley. Find out how science supports the ChristScience and Christianity meet in this story by 1960s/1970s young people's science author Franklyn M. Branley. Find out how science supports the Christian belief in the appearance in the star of at Jesus' birth....more
What happens when the upbeat and easygoing Katie has uncharitable feelings towards her little brother? What will happen if she shares her feelings? FiWhat happens when the upbeat and easygoing Katie has uncharitable feelings towards her little brother? What will happen if she shares her feelings? Find out in this story about the importance of our feelings and how we can express them. ...more
A series that may remind you of Harry Potter? It's a seven book series, written by a British author and published in the aughts like the last 4 books A series that may remind you of Harry Potter? It's a seven book series, written by a British author and published in the aughts like the last 4 books of the Harry Potter series. Septimus Heap, the seventh son of a seventh son and destined for greatness as a wizard, disappears as a babe. Instead Jenna, a baby girl with a destiny(view spoiler)[ to become queen (hide spoiler)] becomes the seventh child of the Heaps. What happens when Jenna learns her fate? What happened to Septimus and who is he? Readers will likely know his identify long before it is revealed in the story. And will the good magyk or dark magyk prevail in this book in which print copies show a different font and spelling of words each time a spell is used? Give this to those who love magical worlds with lots of characters, wizards (both good and evil) and young people who discover their powers....more
If you have ever thought about giving your hair stylist, barber, beautician, or local salon a book as a gift, this is it. with its mentions of variousIf you have ever thought about giving your hair stylist, barber, beautician, or local salon a book as a gift, this is it. with its mentions of various hairstyles from the past, this would be the perfect picture book to browse while you're waiting for your turn in the chair....more
Max can't drew or can he? Find out in this story in which he welcomes the help of his friend Eugene whose drawings are quite realistic. If you're lookiMax can't drew or can he? Find out in this story in which he welcomes the help of his friend Eugene whose drawings are quite realistic. If you're looking for a story about one's talents or acceptance of your own skills and abilities, give this a try....more
A lot happens in a year in the life of Ian, a young high school boy who mostly fends for himself to survive. (view spoiler)[His mechanical skills helpA lot happens in a year in the life of Ian, a young high school boy who mostly fends for himself to survive. (view spoiler)[His mechanical skills help to keep he and his mother alive for much of the story. Later in the story, his survival skills help him keep himself and Gather alive after they find themselves alone in Tennessee far from Vermont, the state they call home. (hide spoiler)] How wary should he be of others in his small town community when they offer employment to him in times of need? Can he trust them, could a little help from them improve his look on life? Will others understand the special bond he has with a stray dog that he names Gather? Perfect for fans of stories like Gary D. Schmidt's Orbiting Jupiter or Peter Brown's The Wild Robot Escapes or other stories with rural or farm settings. ...more
First published in Italy in 2020 and the United States in 2022, this is a story of perseverance. When a box appears in the forest, the critters wait pFirst published in Italy in 2020 and the United States in 2022, this is a story of perseverance. When a box appears in the forest, the critters wait patiently for whoever or whatever's inside to come out and enter their world....more
Injured Malena and Klepetan are two storks who live together with a human for half the year. This is the story of how they find their way back to eachInjured Malena and Klepetan are two storks who live together with a human for half the year. This is the story of how they find their way back to each other each spring when Klepetan returns from migration....more
I decided it's time to start a new tradition of reading a Christmas themed book for Christmas and chose this classic by Dickens. I am looking forward I decided it's time to start a new tradition of reading a Christmas themed book for Christmas and chose this classic by Dickens. I am looking forward to reading this story about how Scrooge changes his life for the better when three spirits who visit him one Christmas Eve again in 2024. ...more
Jacob is a young Black boy who can only see the negative connotations of the word Black. When a snowman made of dingy (black) snow comes to life (viewJacob is a young Black boy who can only see the negative connotations of the word Black. When a snowman made of dingy (black) snow comes to life (view spoiler)[thanks to a magical kente cloth (hide spoiler)], he helps Jacob see the positive. Set during the Christmas season, Jacob's younger brother PeeWee wants to buy their mother a present for Christmas. Will the two boys be able to raise enough money in time to buy her a gift? Will their new friend be able to help them? Find out in this poignant story....more
Nothing is what it seems to be in this fairy tale like world. Maud is a witch made of gingerbread or is she? Hansel and Gretel are known as wolves. WiNothing is what it seems to be in this fairy tale like world. Maud is a witch made of gingerbread or is she? Hansel and Gretel are known as wolves. Witches are good and wolves are bad or is it the other way around? Fans of stories with fairy tale settings and/or characters like The School of Good and Evil, Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin from the or A Path Begins will enjoy this....more
What if using AI (artificial intelligence), you could preserve the memory of your loved one in a way that would allow you to visit with the person's hWhat if using AI (artificial intelligence), you could preserve the memory of your loved one in a way that would allow you to visit with the person's hologram after they have passed away? Would you want to be part of this science? Could there be evil at Pomegranate, the institute that is behind the new AI technology? That is the premise of this story about Cora a young autistic girl who has lost her mother and her new friend Adrien a boy of privilege who has ADHD. A beautiful story about finding a best friend and someone who gets you along with being a science fiction page turner. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 because of the premise and the fact that this was written in 2021 before ChatGPT (and AI) became the next big thing that will change how we live our lives....more
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