Category Archives: Nonfiction Monday

Nonfiction Monday – Who Lives Here?

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Tricia

The Who Lives Here? series, written by Deborah Hodge and illustrated by Pat Stephens, examines animals in their natural environments and explains how those animals are uniquely adapted to their habitats. The books are organized by habitat, and include titles … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – Looking Closely

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Tricia

     I have always been a fan of the Games Magazine puzzles called “Eyeball Benders.” These are a type of puzzle in which the reader must identify a common object pictured in a close-up and generally uncommon view. Here is … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – Getting to Know Artists

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Tricia

Hello Matisse!: Get to Know Matisse Through Stories, Games and Draw-It-Yourself Fun and Hello Rousseau!: Get to Know Rousseau Through Stories, Games and Draw-It-Yourself Fun both by Catherine de Duve, are engaging translations from the French that offer young readers … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – Ballots for Belva

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Tricia

I’m tired of politics. No, really. I’m tired of speeches, commercials, trash talk, e-mail messages and the constant chatter (not all of it polite or respectful) that has hijacked many a listserv and lunchroom conversation. Don’t get me wrong, I … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – When I Grow Up

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Tricia

In honor of Labor Day, I thought it appropriate to review When I Grow Up: A Young Person’s Guide to Interesting and Unusual Occupations by Jessica Loy. When I was growing up, I never dreamed about “normal” occupations. Doctor, lawyer, … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – A Food Chain Trio

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Tricia

While I’ve been preparing my syllabi for fall, my son and I have been reading sets of books on some of the topics that are covered. Our recent reading has taken us into the realm of food chains and food … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – 10 Things I Can Do To Help My World

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Tricia

I was browsing the stacks at a local bookstore yesterday when this book jumped out at me. I was struck in part by the light bulb cutout on the cover and in part by the recycling symbol and statement indicating … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – It’s Back to School We Go!

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Tricia

Back to school is right around the corner for many kids. As summer’s end approaches, minds are on new teachers (who will it be?), new clothes (what will I wear?), school supplies and much more. First day jitters may already … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – Go, Go America

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Tricia

Alright readers, time for a quiz. Read each of the following statements and name the STATE that correctly completes the sentence. It illegal for boys to hurl snowballs at trees in the state of __. The annual Bald is Beautiful … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction Monday – And So They Build

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Tricia

I love books about animals homes. I’m always amazed at the vast array of shapes, sizes, and locations they come in. Perhaps more impressive though, is how some of these homes are built. That is the subject of this beautifully … Continue reading →

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