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A Chosen Book….

October 12, 2011 by  
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Recently while doing a search on Amazon.com, I found that several of my titles have been included in two reference books aimed at getting kids to read! The first one, Gotcha Again for Guys!: More Nonfiction Books to Get Boys Excited about Reading, was authored by Kathleen A. Baxter & Marcia Agness Kochel in October 2010. Three [...]

A Kid’s Guide to Genealogy: Design Your Family Tree

October 12, 2011 by  
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A Kid’s Guide to Genealogy: Design Your Family Tree I really loved writing this book. Genealogy has always been an important part of our family. For as long as I can remember, my mom has studied and researched her family’s history in order to find family members on her family tree. She passed that love [...]

Anatomy of a Plane Crash

October 12, 2011 by  
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Air travel is one of the safest methods of transportation, but when a disaster happens, it captures the public’s imagination. Learn about how airplanes are built, how researchers investigate a crash, how engineers are making planes safer, and more. This was actually one of my most favorite books to write. The research was fascinating. I [...]

Anatomy of a Volcanic Eruption

October 12, 2011 by  
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As destroyers of cities and creators of islands, volcanoes are as unique as they are destructive. Whether they spew thick ash or pack heavy lava flows, their eruptions are always a force to be reckoned with. Explore the explosive workings of volcanoes, the techniques scientists use to study them, and how people live in the [...]

Who Really Discovered Electricity?

October 12, 2011 by  
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Dr. William Gilbert, Stephen Gray, and Benjamin Franklin are players driven to uncover an amazing force we now call electricity. But only one player can win the race. Who really discovered electricity?

My Guide to the Constitution: The Bill of Rights

October 12, 2011 by  
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The Bill of Rights is one of the most important documents of not only United States history, but also World History. These first ten amendments to the Constitution protect the rights of the people, such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms, and the right to a quick and fair [...]

Who Really Created Democracy?

October 12, 2011 by  
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The ancient Greeks and the American colonists struggle to find a voice in government. Both players are driven to build a government run by the people. But only one player can win the race. Who really created democracy?

Victoria Justice

October 12, 2011 by  
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Ever since she was a young girl, Victoria Justice wanted to be a performer. She was always putting on shows for other people. This love for the stage has won her many amazing opportunities. She has modeled for such big-name brands as Ralph Lauren, Gap, and Banana Republic; and she has appeared in dozens of [...]

Taylor Lautner

October 12, 2011 by  
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When Taylor Lautner was younger, he never imagined he’d end up a big Hollywood celebrity. He was just a kid from a small Michigan town who loved playing sports and hanging out with friends and family. After receiving encouragement from his karate instructor, though, he decided to move to Los Angeles with his family to [...]

Cows love jazz?

October 5, 2011 by  
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This is a super fun video! Check it out Also, here’s a link to the official webpage of these musicians: http://www.newhot5.com/

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