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The 101 Coolest Simple Science Experiments by Miller, Homer, and Harrington
By Betsy Farquhar |
There's no excuse to be bored with this book lying around: chemistry, physics, the natural world, and even the human body are just a page ...
Read More *Calvin by Martine Leavitt
By Janie Cheaney |
A schizophrenic teen embarks on a quest for self-discovery and truth that becomes a struggle for survival. Calvin by Martine Leavitt. Farrar Strauss and Giroux, ...
Read More A Complicated Case by Ulf Nilsson
By Betsy Farquhar |
A funny, chapter book mystery for newly independent readers! A Complicated Case (Detective Gordon) by Ulf Nilsson and illustrated by Gittee Spee. Gecko Press, 2016. ...
Read More Katie Friedman Gives up Texting by Tommy Greenwald
By Janie Cheaney |
Middle-graders who swear of texting for one week have to discover other means of communication, with mixed results. Katie Friedman Gives up Texting by Tommy ...
Read More Emma and Julia Love Ballet by Barbara McClintock
By Betsy Farquhar |
Emma, a young ballet student, and Julia, a professional dancer, simultaneously dance their way through a typical day in this sweet picture book. Emma and ...
Read More *The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung
By Betsy Farquhar |
A vibrantly illustrated retelling of the story of the Bible: Jesus's redemption of God's people. *The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the ...
Read More Bible Review: *HCSB Essential Teen Study Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
The HCSB Essential Teen Study Bible presents 99 “Essential Doctrines” with extensive scriptural backup and application. *The HCSB Essential Teen Study Bible. B&H Kids, 2016, 1312 ...
Read More *When Green Becomes Tomatoes by Julie Fogliano
By Betsy Farquhar |
Short, free verse poems as journal entries over the course of a year capture the feel of changing seasons in this well-illustrated book for elementary ...
Read More Quiet Power: the Secret Strengths of Introverts by Susan Cain
By Janie Cheaney |
Susan Cain adapts her adult best-seller Quiet for a younger audience, sharing thoughts and tips on making the most of an introverted nature. Quiet Power: ...
Read More This Is My Home, This Is My School by Jonathan Bean
By Megan Saben |
A boy shares an honest, somewhat chaotic day (or perhaps a week!) in the life of homeschooling. This Is My Home, This Is My School ...
Read More School’s First Day of School by Adam Rex
By Betsy Farquhar |
The back-to-school narrative is flipped on its head in this colorful picture book as School, himself, is the main character! School’s First Day of School ...
Read More Josh Baxter Levels Up by Gavin Brown
By Janie Cheaney |
A 12-year-old video gamer learns to “level up” his academic and social skills to meet real-life challenges. Josh Baxter Levels Up by Gavin Brown. Scholastic, ...
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