Tag Archives: non-fiction

Let’s Go Geocaching

DK Readers: Boys’ Life Series: Let’s Go Geocaching by John McKinney Ed Note:  This was originally scheduled to be posted during my Nov. treasure hunt month, but it got delayed.  Oops! I would expect after reading a passel of scavenger … Continue reading

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Dreaming in Indian: Contemporary Native American Voices

Dreaming in Indian: Contemporary Native American Voices Edited by Lisa Charleyboy , Mary Leatherdale Take a minute and forget most of what you’ve heard about Native Americans.  Forget the sweeping John Ford westerns and the class Pilgrim play where someone … Continue reading

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Imagine You’re a Fairy

Imagine You’re a Fairy! by Meg Clibbon This is a very slim non-fiction volume, but it’s an excellent place to start for the young fairy fanatic.  It’s sparkly in places and is filled with fanciful illustrations.  In addition to providing … Continue reading

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Chasing Lincoln’s Killer

Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson This is the kind of non-fiction that kids actually want to read.  An exhilarating story, punctuated by photos and maps, Chasing Lincoln’s Killer is a page turner.  While nearly everyone is familiar with … Continue reading

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Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift’s “Chocolate Pilot”

Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift’s “Chocolate Pilot” by Michael O. Tunnell After World War II ended, a Soviet blockade around the city of Berlin meant it was very difficult for the residents to get the supplies they … Continue reading

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Stephan Biesty’s Castles

Stephen Biesty’s Castles by Meredith Hooper The book shares stories about ten different castles.  The first page of each section features a large illustration of the castle along with all of its inhabitants.  The next pages give more detailed information … Continue reading

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Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio

Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kehret At 12 years old, Peg is suddenly stricken by polio.  Her quick thinking parents manage to get her medical care almost immediately, greatly improving her chances.  Nonetheless, her case is … Continue reading

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Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can’t Avoid

Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can’t Avoid by Lemony Snicket For those of you who are unfamiliar with Lemony Snicket (perhaps you were nowhere near the world of children’s literature around the turn of the century – the 2000s that is) … Continue reading

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The Real Spy’s Guide to Becoming a Spy

The Real Spy’s Guide to Becoming a Spy by Peter Earnest with Suzanne Harper Created by a former CIA agent (now director of the International Spy Museum), the slick pages and cute graphics do little to disguise that this book … Continue reading

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You Wouldn’t Want to be a Secret Agent During World War II!

You Wouldn’t Want to Be a Secret Agent During World War II!: A Perilous Mission Behind Enemy Lines by John Malam So, the whole concept of being a secret agent during World War II is kind of complicated right?  I … Continue reading

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