Rebecca Hill
Have you ever wondered what is going on up above your head in the sky? Go for a ride through the sky you can see and then into outer space. This simple kids book gives some great explanations to what we can see, and what we cant! Great for kids between the ages of 5-8.
Oh my goodness! Be prepared to be blown away! This book is full of information, pictures and MORE! My boys and I learned so much about the different dinosaurs and loved every minute of reading through this Dictionary of Dinosaurs.
If you have a dino lover in your life, you need to check this book out. Great starting place for kids to get acquainted with different species, or for those who love dinos to learn more about them!
Posy is a scared penguin, afraid of everything, until her friend is in trouble and needs help. She finds the courage to do something scary to her to help another.
Great little book with a great story.
Interested in sea life? You have to read this book! Full of information and cute images, you can get an in-depth look at life beneath the ocean and the many different creatures that inhabit its spaces.
Great book for kids! My boys and I loved this one! We spent a couple of hours pouring over the images and different facts given!
The Husband Hunters takes us back to another time. The craze of finding a husband to increase social standing became the norm. Socialites and those wanting to break into the social scene in the states began to head to Europe looking for titled husbands for their daughters.
Anne de Courcy takes us through a time in history when money was everything, and wealth was put on ostentatious display. The gaudier, the better. Everyone went out of their way to outdo the next and the power struggles within the social structures. The old money did not want to welcome the new money.
This book was something else! I knew about the American girls heading to the European circuits looking for husbands, but I never realized the extent of the power struggles that mothers went through to ensure that their daughters were placed into the social scene. This book was an eye-opener and brings an aspect of history that is not talked about often. LOVED THIS BOOK!
If you are looking for a great book for kids between the ages of 4-7, then you have to check out this brand new series!
The Pasta Kidz are here with lots of fun, and some cute little lessons too! We loved this book, and I look forward to seeing more from this author!
The Pasta Kidz are learning patience in this book. Good things take time, and doing it right the first time can save time in the long run. When you slow down and follow the directions, instead of rushing through and hoping for the best, then you get better results.
Loved this book!
Do your kids love history?? Then YOU HAVE TO GET THIS BOOK!! It was amazing! My son and I read through this together, as he is studying Ancient Egpyt this year, and the information was fabulous! Oh my goodness! Get a little bit of everything - and learn more about what life was like for Egyptians thousands of years ago! The pictures were amazing, and the facts laid out in an easy to understand way. As a history teacher, this book is well thought out and perfect for using with kids to get them interested in history. As a parent, it was a great way to help my son get more information on a subject he was already studying. He loved the hieroglyphics and being able to practice writing his name in another language.
We are looking forward to making the recipes that were in the book, and trying some ancient treats!
Who didn't have a Teddy Bear when they were younger (or still) that they didn't love? The story of the Teddy Bear comes to life in this little book! President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear cub, and the subsequent cartoon about the incident led to the creation of one of the nations most beloved toys!
This book was so adorable, and a fun read! I loved it!
Thank you to NetGalley and Kids Can Press Publishers for the advanced e-copy of the book!
The FBI is on the hunt for a serial killer, and this one is losing control faster than anyone cares to admit...
Brandon Fisher and the BAU are on the trail of a killer. This serial killer abducts and holds his victims for three days before he then then kills them by beheading them. The number 3 figures into everything that the killer does - three days after they are released from prison. Three days before they are killed. But he begins to make mistakes. Little mistakes that lead to larger mistakes. He seems to be devolving so quickly that the team seems to be two steps behind him at all times. A seemingly unrelated issue might just be the break the team needs to crack the case wide open.
As the team races to find a missing woman in the Sunshine State, there are other cases that seem to connect to the serial killer, but the trails have gone cold, and the pieces are not quite fitting together as easily as they should.
I enjoyed this book! If you like a good mystery that will leave you scratching your head to put the pieces together, then you need to read this book! On The Count Of Three will have you trying to figure out who the killer is before another person goes missing, and the trail goes cold again.
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Clare has never felt like she belonged with her family. She was the screw-up, while they all had perfect lives. Each of them seemed to have it all together, no matter what came at them. Clare on the other hand drank to much, and could not be bothered to look after her son, River.
When their mother passes away, a secret comes to light, and this one could explain the feelings that Clare has harbored all these years. What if her family isn't really her full family?
While each of the siblings struggle with their thoughts and try to keep Clare from her self-destructive roles, they are all wondering the same thing - how will this affect their family moving forward?
This book was WOW. I started reading it last night and had a hard time putting it down. No family is perfect, but this one captures the ordinary family to a T. Great weekend read if you are looking for something amazing! You won't be disappointed at all!
Thank you to Lake Union Publishers and NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC of this book for my unbiased review.
Craig T. Feigh brings a delightful story to life with his computer related characters. What a great way for kids to learn a little more about the intricacies of the computer world!
I read this story aloud to my boys, and they loved it! Vi and Russ are two of the notorious characters, and if you are not careful, they can get you into a lot of trouble! Little Bit and Big Byte are looking for some fun at the beach, but they just might find more than they bargained for!
Absolutely delightful, and a fun read! If your kids are interested in computers, or you are looking to introduce them to the world of technology, then you need to start here. The illustrations are fabulous, and this book held my kids attention the entire way through! They wanted to know what happened next! Definitely looking forward to the next book by Mr. Feigh!
Cain is a superhuman/ rebuilt human being. One scientist with the backing of the US Army decides to create a super soldier. But there is something wrong. He has been injected with one of the deadliest viruses known to man - yet his body does not react to the poison. The army wanted the ultimate weapon. What they got was pure evil. It will be left to one person to deal with the destruction that has been unleashed...
Interesting read, and one that will keep you enthralled from the first page. This was my first book from James Huggins, but I will definitely look into more!
Thank you to Adam at WildBlue Press for the E-copy of the book!
For kids interested in Ancient Egypt this is a great book! Chalk full of information and a great timeline at the end of the book makes it easy to jump into new reading material at your library!! So much fun and we enjoyed looking for the hidden pictures too!!
Get to know these animals in an entirely different light!
Are you an animal lover? Do you enjoy learning about different species and what sets them apart from others? Then you re going to love this book! The pictures are amazing, and the information given is enough to satisfy even the most curious child.
We loved reading this book!
What would you do if an octopus followed you home!? Would you want to keep it? Would your parents let you keep it? This cute little story shows one little boy how sea creatures and humans both need different things to survive. The little boy in the story wants to ensure that his new pet has everything it needs, but there is still something missing..
We loved this book! It was cute and creative! Great for kids 3-6!
If you love the outdoor scenery and taking amazing journeys, then you are going to want to check out this book! There are so many fabulous places of yesteryear, and the photographs were amazing!! I fell in love with these pictures, and for anyone who enjoys trains, and taking a trip - this is the perfect book!
My boys and I loved reading through this book and checking out all the photographs inside. This was the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon indoors!
Margaret Tudor was born into a world of promise and wealth. As the oldest daughter of the reigning King of England, her prospects were very bright indeed. As she grew, she became a bargaining chip on the marriage market. During her youth, she would have been given some education, but women were not as highly educated as men - which was to come back to haunt her in later years.
After her marriage to King James of Scotland, she envisioned a long life as the reigning queen of Scotland. But after her husband's death on the battlefield at Flodden, she was the regent for her infant son, with a stipulation in his will that should she remarry, she would no longer be the regent. What happened next, were years of strife and insecurity for the young widowed queen. She remarried in secret, to a man who was despised among many in Scotland. After her sons were taken from her, and the discovery of the infidelity of her second husband, she pleaded with her brother continually for help, but it was slow in coming. After divorcing her second husband, and taking a third - the decline in her life continued. None of her husbands were faithful, but the last two were interested only in what they could take from her, and what material benefits were in it for them.
Margaret was born with a lot of promise, but her life was full of sadness and much of it spent in relative poverty.
I enjoyed this book. While much of what we know about medieval women come from the accounts of their husbands, fathers, and brothers, it is possible to get a glimpse into their lives, especially with the insistence of Margaret Beaufort to record and document practices and “regulations” for the royal family. Well worth the read! One of the best historical books I have read in a while.
Alcohol has always been present where there are soldiers. This is a given. However, the many uses for spirits might surprise some, especially when it comes to the Civil War, and the ravages that were ripped through the country.
I LOVED This book! I have added this to my approved book list for students to read and use. Love the history and little tidbits that were thrown in, which made the read more enjoyable, and a good laugh or two!
The French Revolution turned Europe upside down. If monarchs could be deposed in one country, what made other monarchs feel safe on their thrones?
While some of the effects of the Revolution can be argued to still be rippling today - I felt the author really missed the point on this book. He repeats himself - A LOT, and that can take away from the academic viewpoint of the book. For someone who is just starting out in history, then this might be a great read, but for those who are in academia, and wanting to get something with a little more meat, I would not recommend this book. The sources used were good, I just felt let down with the book.
Richard II was quite a figure! Crowned at the age of 10, he found himself facing down his own countrymen at a young age. During the time of his minority, the country was restless. He faced down Wat Tyler and his band of rebels. But this would not be the only time that he found himself besieged - and all before he was able to govern on his own.
Richard II is a figure that most tend to look over. Starting his reign at a young age, many tend to want to overlook what he was able to accomplish, flying in the face of what his advisors wanted to do. He wanted a country that was peaceful and prosperous. Those who were in power, however, wanted more. They sought to remove the king from his friends and allies, murdering those who got in their way.
This book was fabulous! I was hooked from the start, and could not put it down! Mercedes Rochelle has done it again with a book that not only brings history to life but breathes a fresh perspective into a figure that has fallen largely from the pages of our history books. Grab this book now, you will not be sorry!
Grateful Grace is a story about a little girl who sees the good in everything around her. While her friends and those in her community complain about different things, Grace is always thankful for what she sees, and what she had. Using your perspective to see what is in front of you, and being appreciative of what you have - not always what you wish you had, is a great lesson for kids. I highly recommend this book!
This is a great story for kids! Showing them that while everything might not be perfect, there IS always something to be thankful for. I read this with my boys, and we enjoyed the story!
Get a copy today for all the kids in your life! There are even some fun color sheets in the back of the book!
Detective Rafferty and Sgt. Llewellyn have been handed a murder case that seems entirely airtight, complete with enough evidence for a conviction. While Rafferty is convinced of the guilt of Professor Babbington, Llewellyn has his doubts. When Mr. Hunter-York is murdered, only one person, Professor Babbington, has the motive to want him dead, and all evidence points in his direction. But as Rafferty and Llewellyn begin asking questions, they find that no one really cared for the professor, and they are more than willing to share just about anything to make sure that he is convicted for murder. As forthcoming as the staff at the college has been, there are still secrets lurking behind their information. The professor stubbornly maintains his innocence, declaring that someone has framed him for murder. While his colleagues have not hidden their contempt for Babbington, could it be enough to drive someone to murder and then try to frame the professor?
Llewellyn has more doubts than his superior, but there is no proof, nothing that points to the innocence of the professor until they begin looking deeper into the knife attacks that have been happening near campus. As they begin tracking the professor's movements, and the string of illegitimate children that he had, the case begins to take a different turn.
The young Sebastian Carlton, one of the illegitimate children of the professor, is full of anger, after the drunken confession about his paternity by his mother. As the pair dig deeper into the background, and the particulars about the case, it seems that Sebastian had just as much motive as anyone to want to get the professor out of the way.
As the case unravels around detective Rafferty, there is something that seems off, but he just can't seem to find that one missing piece....
Great photos and a lot of information about the Native American tribes of North America. I was blown away by this book! The images were stunning, and the editorial pieces that go in between are well done.
If you are looking for some inspirational stories of a different kind, then this is a book you need to check out. Terrible things happen everywhere, but these cute little stories can restore just a little faith in humanity, as well as give you a smile or two!
Loved this book, and I look forward to more works from this author!
When Spring Comes to the DMZ is a fabulous little book! Learn about the DMZ zone and what happened during the time that the authors' grandfather was there, and what it is today.
Loved reading this aloud with my kids! Definitely, one that you will want to find for your kids! The pictures are amazing!
Put this on your pre-order list today!
I received an advanced copy of this book for an honest and fair review from the publisher and Edelweiss