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Book Recommendations, Nonfiction, STEM

Dear Citizen Scientists– 7 Books to Inspire!

We hear about yet another animal whose population is in danger in the news every day. The recent reports about the significant decline in our bird population came out just as I was finishing BUGS IN DANGER, an upcoming nonfiction book by Mark Kurlansky (releases 11/12/19). Yes, bugs, an importance food source for birds, are in trouble too. We’re probably all aware that our monarchs and bees are … Continue reading Dear Citizen Scientists– 7 Books to Inspire!

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SPOOKED! How a Radio Broadcast and THE WAR OF THE WORLDS Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America by Gail Jarrow

Publisher’s Description In this nonfiction title for young readers ages 10 to 14, acclaimed author Gail Jarrow explores in riveting detail the famous War of the Worlds radio broadcast from 1938; she highlights the artists behind the broadcast, the broadcast itself, the aftermath, and the repercussions of “fake news” today. On the night of October 30, 1938, thousands of Americans panicked when they believed that … Continue reading SPOOKED! How a Radio Broadcast and THE WAR OF THE WORLDS Sparked the 1938 Invasion of America by Gail Jarrow

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Five Amazing STEM Women Authors

Today I wanted to talk about something near and dear to my own heart: STEM Women who are Authors! Let’s get right to it! Andrea Beaty She attended Southern Illinois University and studied biology and computer science. Andrea has published over a dozen books. Her two most recent books have a place of high regard on my reader’s bookshelf. Why I liked ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER: … Continue reading Five Amazing STEM Women Authors

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