Many kids need encouragement to read biographies but do it -- it's a valuable thing to do. Why? Because biographies show that ordinary people can have extraordinary lives. It helps children be self-reflective, particularly if parents and teachers use biographies for discussion and reflection. Not to mention, reading nonfiction is an important part of developing a well-rounded skill … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss These Nonfiction Standouts for Ages 6 – 11
From sports facts to dinosaur poop and historical biographies, these latest nonfiction books give readers (ages 6 - 11) plenty to learn and read. Don't Miss These Nonfiction Standouts for Ages 6 - 12 Book of Bones: 10 Record-Breaking Animals by Gabrielle Balkan, illustrated by Sam Brewster Oversized, dramatic white on black pictures of animals with bones catch your … [Read more...]
Nonfiction Biography Picture Books
You'll want to read these 2016 nonfiction picture book biographies, especially those of you who are teachers who can use them in the classroom. They'll inspire and educate, illuminate and celebrate. For more biography titles, visit: Picture Book Nonfiction Biographies That Read Like Narrative Stories. Nonfiction Biography Picture Books Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille by Jen Bryant, … [Read more...]
Biography Apps for Kids
Thank you to who?Comics for sponsoring this post and encouraging my child to read biographies in comic book form! Please click here to learn more about the app. And follow who? Comics on Twitter for updates. I love encouraging kids to read biographies in February since it includes President's Day and is Black History Month. So when offered the chance to check out the who?Comic biographies, the … [Read more...]
Books about Jane Goodall
I love the new picture book about Jane Goodall's early life titled Me . . . Jane. The book made me think more about Goodall's life and her work with animals. Books about Jane Goodall Me . . . Jane is about Jane's early life in England. The Watcher starts with Jane's early life in England then continues to her life in the Tanzanian jungle. Kids who are interested in more about … [Read more...]