Non-Fiction

Category Archives: Non-Fiction

Bill Nye the Science Guy’s Big Blast of Science

Posted on March 18, 2011 by karriecox

Bill Nye the Science Guy’s Big Blast of Science By Bill Nye ISBN: 978-0201608649, c.1993 Bill Nye the science guy takes you on a wild ride through subjects that include the scientific method, matter, fundamental forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, … Continue reading →
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Harry Houdini: A Magical Life

Posted on March 22, 2011 by karriecox

Harry Houdini: A Magical Life Author: Elizabeth MacLeod ISBN: 1553377699, c.205 Meet one of the most unique men in the world, and discover how he went from an eight-year-old shoeshine boy to one of the greatest performers of all time. … Continue reading →
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Maus I: A Survivor’s Tale: My Father Bleeds

Posted on March 3, 2011 by karriecox

Maus I: A Survivor’s Tale: My Father Bleeds By Art Spiegelman ISBN: 9780394747231, c.1991 “Maus” is unique, in that the tale of Vladek and his wife, Anna, is told in stark black-and-white pictures, and that the characters are not even … Continue reading →
Posted in Biography, Book Review, Graphic Novel, Non-Fiction, Three Star | Tagged Autobiography, Comic book, Father and sons, Holocaust, Horror, Survival | Leave a comment

National Geographic Kids

Posted on March 11, 2011 by karriecox

National Geographic Kids By National Geographic Published seasonally: 10 issues per year Recommended for ages 6 to 14 The magazine content is educational, attractive and appealing for both boys and girls. There are interesting topics that include stories of animals, … Continue reading →
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Ranger Rick

Posted on March 11, 2011 by karriecox

Ranger Rick By National Wildlife Federation Published seasonally: 10 issues per year Recommended for Ages 7 – 14 Ranger Rick is a wonderful magazine.  The articles have lots of pictures for the visually-oriented reader and are short and simple enough … Continue reading →
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What’s the Weather Inside?

Posted on April 3, 2011 by karriecox

What’s the Weather Inside? By Wilson, K. New York, NY: Margeret K. McElderry Books ISBN: 978-1416900924, c. 2009 Best for ages 7-11 With a keen understanding of an older child’s view of the world, Wilson poetry covers everything from the trials … Continue reading →
Posted in Book Review, Four Star, Humor, Non-Fiction | Tagged humor, non-fiction, Poetry | Leave a comment

Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark

Posted on March 22, 2011 by karriecox

The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark By Carmen Agra Deedy and Henri Sorensen ISBN: 978-1561452088, c.2000 Carmen Agra Deedy retells the legend of how King Christian X of Denmark wore a yellow star to defend … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, Four Star, Non-Fiction | Tagged 1870-1947, Bravery, Christian X, Danes, Denmark, German Occupation, Heroism, History, Holocaust, Human rights, Jews, King of Denmark, Legend, Nazi regime | Leave a comment