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A “True Book” by Scholastic, The Transcontinental Railroad by John Perritano (2010) Continue reading
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Daniel Boone: Wilderness Scout by Stewart Edward White (1921)
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Like some of you also stuck indoors against you’re choosing, I’ve enjoyed the extra reading time I’ve had on my hands. One thing I find nice is the chance to pull books from the shelves that I’ve normally ignored. This … Continue reading
Christopher Columbus by Stephen Krensky (1991)
Illustrated by Norman Green – STEP into Reading, A Step 3 Book Ah! How refreshing to find a book about Christopher Columbus that doesn’t make him out to be a genocidal nincompoop! Thanks to the likes of Adam Ruins Everything or any history … Continue reading
Jadav and the Tree-Place by Vinayak Payeng (2016)
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As a kindergarten teacher and father of young kids, I search far and wide for books that will maintain the interest of children through vivid illustrations, good story, and solid lessons. Jadav and the Tree-Place has all three, which is pretty … Continue reading
Usborne Science Experiments: Ecology by Richard Spurgeon (1988)
A practical introduction with projects and activities A little less than a year ago, a good friend of mine introduced me to the addictive world of bird-watching. I know that sounds like the nerdiest sentence ever, but it’s true. Since … Continue reading
The Bug Book by Dr. Hugh Danks (1987)
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How to catch, identify, and care for creepy crawlies and other bugs. 24 in all.An illustrated field guide and activity book. I’ve structured my kindergarten classes to follow four weekly sub-themes within each monthly theme, and this week we’re exploring … Continue reading
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God Knows Me! by Joel Anderson (1999)
Illustrated by Kristi Carter and Joel Anderson My grandparents purchased this book for my children just before we made an international move, promising that no matter where the kids are, their great-grandparents are praying for them. This same lesson of … Continue reading
Going to the Dentist by Stephen Cartwright (2010)
Going to the Dentist by Usborne, Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright (2010) The Usborne First Experiences series is designed to prepare children not only for their “first time” to visit the dentist (or doctor or to travel on a plane or … Continue reading