Category Archives: Book recommendation

HURRICANE HUNTERS! Riders on the Storm – Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Joanna

Title: HURRICANE HUNTERS! Riders on the Storm Written and illustrated by Chris Demarest Published by Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2006 Ages: 7 -11 Themes: hurricanes, research, meteorologists, WC-130 Hercules, weather Nonfiction Opening Lines: A quiet, restful day at a southern shore masks the chaos of … Continue reading →

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Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter -Perfect Picture Book Friday

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Joanna

Title: Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter – a Math Adventure Written by Cindy Neuschwander Illustrated by Wayne Geehan Published by Charlesbridge, 2006 Ages: 8 -13 Themes: math, geometry, medieval times, islands, riddles, adventure, legends, sea serpents, Opening lines: Young … Continue reading →

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iBook Recommendation – Beware Mme La Guillotene

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Joanna

 Title: Beware Mme la Guillotine Witten by Sarah Towle Published by Time Traveler Tours, LLC Category: Children’s nonfiction Ages: 11-18 Themes: French Revolution, murder, Charlotte Corday, jean-Pierre Marat, Guillotine Platform: iPad Release Date: February, 2013 Price: $ 5.99 iBook available at: Apple iTunes Store Synopsis: It’s … Continue reading →

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