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Tag Archives: nonfiction
I’M BACK! Introducing The Curious Kid’s Librarian
Greetings! It’s been a bit! I feel like a reintroduction is in order. My name is Amy Broadmoore, and I started started blogging here at Delightful Children’s Books back in 2010. In 2010, my kids were 1, 3 and 6. … Continue reading
Posted in Ages 0+
Tagged Common Core Standards, information literacy, nonfiction, research skills
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New! Trombone Shorty
Trombone Shorty offers readers a peak into the life of a wonderful jazz musician by the same name. I lived in New Orleans for a couple of years and had the pleasure of hearing Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews play back when … Continue reading
Posted in Ages 5+, Ages 6+, Ages 7+, Ages 8+, Ages 9+, New! Nonfiction, nonfiction books
Tagged jazz, music, nonfiction
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New! Emmanuel’s Dream
In Ghana, West Africa, a baby boy was born: Two bright eyes blinked in the light, two healthy lungs let out a powerful cry, two tiny fists opened and closed, but only one strong leg kicked. So begins Emmanuel’s Dream, … Continue reading
Posted in Ages 4+, Ages 5+, Ages 6+, Ages 7+, Ages 8+, Ages 9+, New! Nonfiction, nonfiction books
Tagged africa, biographies, disability, nonfiction, sports
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New! Take Away the A
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: There are many more alphabet books in the world than the world needs. Against poor odds, French authors Michaël Escoffier and Kris Di Giacomo have created an alphabet book worthy of adding to any … Continue reading
Posted in Ages 4+, Ages 5+, Ages 6+, Ages 7+, Ages 8+, New! Nonfiction, nonfiction books
Tagged alphabet, nonfiction
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New! On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein
On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein is a picture book biography written by Jennifer Berne and illustrated by Vladimir Radunsky. This book introduces young readers to Albert Einstein and celebrates curiosity in a way that will … Continue reading
Posted in Ages 5+, Ages 6+, Ages 7+, Ages 8+, New! Nonfiction, nonfiction books
Tagged biographies, nonfiction, science
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10 Authors for Elementary School Social Studies Teachers to Know
The Common Core State Standards are being rolled out this fall, and teachers around the United States are looking for ways to incorporate more nonfiction books into their lessons. I have been devoting this week to helping teachers find excellent nonfiction … Continue reading
Posted in Ages 5+, Ages 6+, Ages 7+, Ages 8+, nonfiction books
Tagged Common Core State Standards, nonfiction
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Teach Science With These Excellent Nonfiction Picture Book Series
The Common Core State Standards are being rolled out this fall, and teachers around the United States are looking for ways to incorporate more nonfiction books into their lessons. For many teachers, selecting nonfiction books to have students read is … Continue reading
Posted in Ages 5+, Ages 6+, Ages 7+, Ages 8+, nonfiction books
Tagged Common Core State Standards, nonfiction
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Fantastic Nonfiction Picture Books from 2012
This year I am a judge for the Cybils nonfiction picture book award. As such, I have been reading a lot of newly published nonfiction picture books. Here are six nonfiction picture books that I am very excited about. I … Continue reading
Posted in Ages 3+, Ages 4+, Ages 5+, Ages 6+, Ages 7+, Ages 8+, New! Nonfiction, nonfiction books
Tagged nonfiction
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New! Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature
I am venturing into the world of recommending my favorite newly published picture books. I plan to recommend a select few of my very favorite picture books published with the past year or two. Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet is … Continue reading
Posted in Ages 2+, Ages 3+, Ages 4+, Ages 5+, Ages 6+, Ages 7+, Ages 8+, New! Nonfiction, nonfiction books
Tagged nonfiction, poetry
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Linnea in Monet’s Garden is Back
After three years out of print, Linnea in Monet’s Garden by Christina Björk and Lena Anderson is back! It makes me happy when wonderful old books get new life, and Linnea in Monet’s Garden is one of my favorites. Linnea … Continue reading
Posted in Ages 6+, Ages 7+, Ages 8+, New! Nonfiction, nonfiction books
Tagged nonfiction
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