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Category Archives: biography
Nonfiction Monday – The Planet Hunter
The Planet Hunter: The Story Behind What Happened to Pluto, written by Elizabeth Rusch and illustrated by Guy Francis, is a nonfiction picture book that introduces readers to Mike Brown, the astronomer whose discoveries led to the reclassification of Pluto. … Continue reading
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Nonfiction Monday – Leonardo Da Vinci
A little over a week ago on Weekend Edition, Sylvia Poggioli reported on a lost mural by Leonardo da Vinci. In one of his notebooks, da Vinci wrote, “On the sixth of June, a Friday, at the stroke of the … Continue reading
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Nonfiction Monday – On Matters Evolutionary
My Foundations of Education class has been studying religion in public education. Before we left for break, we spent time considering the evolution debate. This is a topic near and dear to my heart, and one in which I have … Continue reading
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Nonfiction Monday – The Philosopher and the Traveler: Two Books by Russell Freedman
When I was preparing for my trip to China last year, I read everything I could get my hands on. Two books I particularly enjoyed were by one of my favorite authors of nonfiction, Russell Freedman. Confucius: The Golden Rule … Continue reading
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Nonfiction Monday – I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer
I am always on the lookout for strong biographies to add to my teaching collection. I stumbled across I, Matthew Henson shortly after the new year and after reading just a few pages, knew I had to have it. Here’s … Continue reading
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