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Presented Alphabetically By The Elemental Dragons What It’s About In this unique alphabet book, members of the Elemental Dragon Clan, present 26 Magical Elements of the Periodic Table in alphabetical order. Each member of the clan has an element tipped tail. They also have magical powers based on the properties of their metals. There are no more perfect groups than unicorns and dragons to familiarize with elements from the Periodic Table. Their theme is “NoRead More →

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Presented Alphabetically By The Metal Horn Unicorns By Sybrina Durant   Enter Giveaway Below An autographed copy of Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Metal Horn Unicorns by Sybrina Durant plus trading card set for the 26 unicorn elementals (one winner) (USA only) (ends May 19) Book Details:Book Title:  Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Metal Horn Unicorns by Sybrina Durant Category:  Middle-Grade Non-Fiction (Ages 8-12),  42 pages Genre:  This is actually both fictionRead More →

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Giveaway HOW TO SPEAK ANIMAL by Aubre Andrus & Gabby Wild Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!   ABOUT THE BOOK Title: HOW TO SPEAK ANIMAL Author: Aubre Andrus & Gabby Wild Pub. Date: August 16, 2022 Publisher: National Geographic Kids Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook Pages: 176 Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org Learn about the secret language of wild animals in this exciting and informative guide from the expertsRead More →

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Book Tour, Review, and Giveaway   I Can Be… Fun STEM Activities for Kids Children’s Activity Books 4 Book Series Filled with entertaining and educational activities, these full-color books are the perfect way to introduce young children to many of today’s most important STEM subjects.   I Can Be a Math Magician: Fun STEM Activities for Kids 978-0-486-83922-6  Date Published: 10/16/2019 Pages: 64 Suggested Ages: 8-12   Publisher: Dover Publications   Math is magical with thisRead More →

Book Cover - embracing our Human Race for its diversity

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Review, Guest Post,  And Giveaway Join us for this tour from Jan 25 to Feb 12, 2021! Book Details Book Title:  It’s Me by Jeff KubiakCategory:  Middle-Grade Non-Fiction (Ages 8-12),  57 pagesGenre:  Children’s/Middle Grade, Non-fiction, own voicesPublisher:  EduMatch PublishingRelease date:   November 14, 2020Content Rating:  PG. Although the book reads like a graphic novel, it does contain topics dealing with racism and other social issues. Description It’s Me is dedicated to every person who has everRead More →

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How Science, Technology, and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle Authors: Deborah Lee Rose and Jane Veltkamp Publisher: Persnickety Press (August 2017) Genre: STEM, Nonfiction, Animals Hardback/Paperback: 48 pages Age Range: 5 – 13 Synopsis (Publisher) Beauty and the Beak is the multiple-award-winning story of an injured Bald Eagle, the team that rescued her, and the life-saving technology that gave her a brand new beak. Renowned children’s science writer Deborah Lee Rose and raptorRead More →

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26 Family-Friendly Activities About: Stars, Planets, And Observing The World Around You Great for STEM Learners Author: Michelle Nichols Publisher: Quarry Books; Abridged Edition edition (October 2, 2018) Genre: Nonfiction Series: Book 2 of 8 in the Little Learning Labs Series Paperback: 80 pages / 100 color photos Age Range: 8 – 11 My Thoughts: From Quarto Knows Mini astronomers will learn about things such as the size and scale of planets using sandwich cookies and tennisRead More →

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– Cooking Up A Few Experiments – Author: Nick Arnold Illustrator: Giulia Zoavo Publisher: QED Publishing (September 17, 2019) Genre: Middle Grade Series: STEAM Ahead Paperback: 80 pages My Thoughts These experiments can be conducted in the kitchen, most are about food and drink, and a few of the experiments can even be consumed. Now, who can pass up being able to nibble on your own creations? There are five chapters and a glossary index. ChapterRead More →

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The Sanitation Strike Of 1968 Author: Alice Faye DuncanIllustrator: R. Gregory ChristiePublisher: Calkins Creek; Illustrated edition (August 2018) Approx. Word Count: 3060 Pages:  40 Ages: 9 – 12 Grades: 4 – 6 My Thoughts This story is told through the eyes of 9-year-old Lorraine Jackson, who recounts her days as a child during the daysof the Memphis Sanitation Strike. She also relates how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became involved in the strike andthat heRead More →

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A Fun STEM Book!   While searching for a book about frozen yogurt, I stumbled across a real find: Make: Edible Inventions, and I’m so glad I did. It’s partly a traditional cookbook, but mostly you’ll find it is much more. It explores STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) through different projects, information, inventions, growing ingredients, etc. And To Parents and Caregivers: You will be pleased to know that Safety Tips are included throughout. Plus,Read More →