Part of learning to read is learning all about why we read. For pleasure, for directions, and for information. Most young children use the words story and book synonymously by introducing them to non fiction books you are opening their minds up to another use for books and print. So next time you are at the library checking out books if you don’t already know where the non fiction books are find out and grab a few . These are some of our favorites …
&nbsp&nbsp Tweet &nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp While these are not strictly “vampire novels” (the main character is a wizard), vampires play important roles throughout the series, both as a force of evil and good. These books are wildly entertaining and the series keeps on getting better and better. The series blends, to perfection, hardboiled detective fiction and supernatural …
Science-fiction is an ideal genre for kids of all ages — not the sole domain of ponderous, provocative philosophical tomes using space as a metaphor for the human condition and psyche. Although rooted in astronomy, robots and other scientific truths, the accompanying sense of wonder and speculation makes the genre (and its myriad sub-genres) so enduring. Introducing children and young adults to the comfortable, familiar narratives, character archetypes …
See other posts from December 2012 by Emily Lakdawalla 2012/12/11 04:59 CST Topics: product review This is my last set of reviews of recommended children s books for this year. Don t miss my other reviews of kids nonfiction series and kids story books about space! And if you re still looking for gift ideas,check previous years reviews as well. If you re wondering why all my reviews are raves,it s because I don t usually waste time writing about …
The YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction honors the best nonfiction book published for young adults (ages 12-18) during a November 1 – October 31 publishing year. The award winner will be announced annually at the ALA Midwinter Meeting Youth Media Awards, with a shortlist of up to five titles named the first week of December. Seals for the winning titles, finalist titles, and nominated titles can be purchased from the ALA Online Store. Current …
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN The Elephant Scientist tells of the discovery that elephants communicate with each other through low-frequency vibrations they sense in their feet. HOUGHTON MIFFLIN Balloons Over Broadway combines a kid-friendly text with colorful, detailed illustrations to create a truly distinguished picture-book biography. If you have a young reader who loves nonfiction, check out the 2012 winner of the Robert F. Sibert Medal, and the four …
ANIMAL by CMC Author K’wan garners the #1 spot at Amazon’s Top Rated Fiction Books! Just shy of two months after its official release, fan demand fuels ANIMAL by K’wan to the top rated spot at Amazon Fiction Books! A complex and bloody tale from one of this generation’s most talented and gritty writers, the story follows Anima l, the infamous fugitive from K’wan’s wellknown Hood Rat Series, on a tragic trail of revenge. The novel takes the reader …
To meet the criteria for this list, books are required to have teen appeal and be issued by known Christian publishers. These titles are located throughout the library; please note the location in the catalog. Perfectly Dateless: A Universally Misunderstood Novel by Kristin Billerbeck. Entering her senior year at St. James Christian Academy, Daisy has less than 200 days to look stylish, develop social skills, find the right boy for the prom, and convince …
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Part of learning to read is learning all about why we read. For pleasure, for directions, and for information. Most young children use the words story and book synonymously by introducing them to non fiction books you are opening their minds up to another use for books and print. So next time you are at the library checking out books if you don’t already know where the non fiction books are find out and grab a few . These are some of our favorites …
