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The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik by David Arnold

By On June 6, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Allusion, Asking Questions, Author's Purpose/Perspective/Bias, Characterization, Classroom Library Buy, Close Reading/Analysis, Dialogue, Figurative Language, Language/Style, Literature Circle/Book Clubs, Making Connections, Plot Development, Point of View, Reflection, Symbolism, Text Features, Text Structure, Theme, Tone, Voice
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The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik
Author: David Arnold
Published: May 22, 2018 by Viking

Guest Review by Natalia Sperry

Summary: This is Noah Oakman → sixteen, Bowie believer, concise historian, disillusioned swimmer, son, brother, friend.

Then Noah […]

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You Are Never Alone by Elin Kelsey

By On April 10, 2019 · 2 Comments · In Asking Questions, Author's Purpose/Perspective/Bias, Classroom Library Buy, Literature Circle/Book Clubs, Picture Book, Read Aloud, Reflection, Theme
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You Are Never Alone
Author: Elin Kelsey
Illustrator: Soyeon Kim
Published April 15th, 2019 by Owl Kids

Summary: You Are Never Alone is a picture book that explores how humans are inextricably connected to nature.

Drawing examples from the clouds and the […]

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A Brief History of Life on Earth by Clémence Dupont

By On April 3, 2019 · 3 Comments · In Asking Questions, Author's Purpose/Perspective/Bias, Classroom Library Buy, Close Reading/Analysis, Compare/Contrast, Informational Nonfiction, Inquiry, Picture Book, Read Aloud, Teaching, Text Structure, Vocabulary/Vocabulary Development
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A Brief History of Life on Earth
Creator: Clémence Dupont
Published March 19th, 2019 by Prestel Junior

Summary: The story of life on earth unfolds in dramatic fashion in this amazing picture book that takes readers from 4.6 billion years ago to the present […]

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Make This by Ella Schwartz

By On March 14, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Asking Questions, Classroom Library Buy, Informational Nonfiction, Inquiry, Nonfiction Picture Book Wednesday
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Make This!: Building, Thinking and Tinkering Projects for the Amazing Maker in You
Author: Ella Schwartz
Published February 2019 by National Geographic Children’s Books

Summary: This book is designed to inspire the next generation of engineers and supports all kinds of kid creators: […]

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Chilly Da Vinci by J. Rutland

By On December 7, 2018 · Leave a Comment · In Cause/Effect, Classroom Library Buy, Close Reading/Analysis, Compare/Contrast, Fantasy, Inquiry, Making Connections, Personification, Picture Book, Read Aloud, Text Structure, Theme, Voice
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Chilly Da Vinci
Author and Illustrator: J. Rutland
Published by December 4, 2018 by NorthSouth Books

Goodreads Summary: While others do “penguin” things, Chilly da Vinci—self-declared inventor penguin, builds machines that don’t work…yet!  Chilly ties into the popular “maker” movement with humor […]

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Smithsonian Exploration Station: Solar System

By On November 1, 2018 · 1 Comment · In Asking Questions, Background Knowledge, Classroom Library Buy, Informational Nonfiction, Text Features, Text Structure, Vocabulary/Vocabulary Development
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Smithsonian Exploration Station: Solar System

Summary: Take a trip into the stratosphere with Smithsonian Exploration Station: Space! With informative text and full-color photographs, young astronomers will learn about the intricate makeup of our solar system as well as distant galaxies and constellations. The 56-page fact book combined with […]

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Sun! One in a Billion by Stacy McAnulty

By On October 25, 2018 · 1 Comment · In Asking Questions, Classroom Library Buy, Close Reading/Analysis, Humor, Informational Nonfiction, Inquiry, Making Connections, Personification, Picture Book, Read Aloud, Text Features, Voice
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Sun! One in a Billion
Author: Stacy McAnulty
Illustrator: Stevie Lewis
Published October 23, 2018

Summary: From the author of Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years comes a new picture book about space—
this time starring our Sun!

Meet Sun: He’s a star! And […]

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