Between the pages of these children’s books about women in politics and women activists, you will meet the women who helped shape the future and advance the rights of women (and men). While most of these picture book biographies focus on women in American history (because that is what is most available to me), I’ve…
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Compelling African-American History Books for Children
Every child should learn about African-American history, for it is the history of all of us, no matter what our skin color. Learning about history also helps children better understand the present and work for a better world. While I have worked hard to put together a huge resource of African-American history books to share…
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Books About Peace to Inspire Children
Let’s begin the new year with an inspiring list of books about peace, shall we? Goodness knows we need it. These picture books teach children about peace through a variety of approaches. Some use poetry and metaphor, some are direct, others ask questions and some profile peacemakers. A few books also mention war, but for…
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Math Art Books that Will Amaze Your Kids
How do you inspire kids who don’t show a natural love for numbers and calculations? Why, with math art books of course! When art and math collide the results are mesmerizing and addicting, and these math art books will get your kids hooked. STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and design, and Math) may seem like…
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14 Books to Inspire Kids to Follow Their Dreams
We all want to know the secret to helping our children realize their dreams. While I can’t pretend to have the key to help you with that, I can offer you a list of books which may inspire your kids to follow their dreams and passions. These are all picture book biographies about people who…
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11 Chapter Books for Black History Month
Although February is Black History Month, I hope that you will not confine your reading about the African-American experience to only 1/12 of the year. I’ve created a list of superb chapter books for Black History Month. Most of the books are for kids ages 10 and up, but I also included an acclaimed anthology…
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14 President Books For Kids (That Won’t Put You to Sleep)
It’s time to put president books for kids on hold at the library. Next month the United States celebrates President’s Day and clever, entertaining picture book biographies are a great way to introduce the politicians who have helped shape our country. The thing is… a lot of presidential biographies are, well…. to be blunt… super boring….
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20 Nonfiction Books for Kids Who Love Facts!
Kids love nonfiction books. Even reluctant readers will often sit down for hours with a good, fun fact-filled book for kids. My own two boys love all the fact books on this list. We have copies of our own, but my children almost never leave the library without a nonfiction book for kids of some…
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Nonfiction Summer Reading List for 4th and 5th Graders
Just like my 4th grade fiction summer reading list, these nonfiction book selections are good choices for 3rd and 5th graders, too. Like most boys his age, my 4th grader loves reading nonfiction books on topics he loves: math, science and birds. This list contains a bit of those subjects, but since I want him…
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8 Math Reference Books for Kids
Books and math are two of my older child’s great loves. It would follow that our shelves are filled with math books of all kinds. During our trips to the library I can usually find my 9 year old between dewey decimals 510 and 520. After all, that’s where the math reference books are. Over…
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