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101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up~ Review

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I received this book for free from Walter Foster Jr in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

by Bianca Schulze
Published by Walter Foster Jr on October 10, 2016
Genres: Children's, Non-Fiction
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Source: Walter Foster Jr
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101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up provides a comprehensive list of kid-friendly books for children to read before they grow up. This must-read review list acts as an interactive journal where kids can document the books they read, why they like them, and how they rate them. Divided into sections by subject, from fairy tales and fantasy to sports and nonfiction, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up celebrates the importance of reading and encourages family participation to develop lifelong readers. The perfect reference guide for book lovers of all ages, 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up helps both kids and parents decide which books to read next!

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One of the most fun books we have seen in a long time! 101 Books to Read Before your Grow Up has perfect ideas for starting to read and review as a child. There’s a sot at the bottom of each page for a star rating, a “read it” check box and lines for notes. The illustrations and design is bright and colorful.  My children were interested and involved from the moment it arrived on our front porch. This is a treasure which includes award-winning authors and well known tales.

To buy, not borrow!

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About the Author

Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review, a resource devoted to children’s literature and recognized by the American Library Association as a “Great Website for Kids.” She is a reader, reviewer, mother, and children’s book lover. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s bookseller, Bianca’s goal is to share her passion to help grow readers.

Ancient Earth Journal: The Early Cretaceous: Notes Giveaway

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The Ancient Earth Journals by Juan Carlos Alonso
Published by Walter Foster Jr on September 1, 2015
Genres: Children's, Non-Fiction
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Source: QEB Publishing
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A 2016 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12 (National Science Teachers Association-Children's Book Council

The Early Cretaceous brings readers closer to prehistoric life than ever before.

What it would be like to see a living, breathing dinosaur? The Early Cretaceous brings readers closer to prehistoric life than ever before. By combining the latest paleontological findings with highly detailed, intimate drawings of wildlife from the Early Cretaceous, readers will look into the eyes of some of the most fascinating creatures to ever inhabit the earth. Written and illustrated in the style of a naturalist's notebook, the viewer will be given a first-hand account of what it is like to stand alongside everything from the first birds to flying dinosaurs to some of the largest creatures ever to walk the earth. Through detailed illustrations and descriptive narrative, readers will discover how some dinosaurs survived polar blizzards, while others were able to pump blood five stories high to reach their brains. While many books on prehistoric life lump dinosaurs into the general timeline of the Mesozoic Period, no book currently dissects plant and animal life during one specific period. This allows the book to explore wildlife seldom featured in publications, many of them recent discoveries. The Early Cretaceous is backed by the research of one of paleontology's most acclaimed theorists, giving the book the most up to date scientific interpretation regarding animal behaviors, interactions, and recreations.

"The illustrations and artistic layout are exceptionally beautiful. This is a book children will cherish, keep, and remember, and adults will be delighted to add to their collection." - Sylvia Czerkas, Author and Director The Dinosaur Museum, Utah

"The illustrations are fantastic! The Nigersaurus 'grazing' is one of the nicest reconstructions of a rebbachisaurid I've ever seen." - Matthew C. Lamanna, Ph.D., Assistant Curator, Section of Vertebrate Paleontology, Carnegie Museum of Natural History

"Fantastic artwork!" - Andrew Milner, Paleontologist and Curator at St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site

"The art is amazing" - Phil Hore, National Dinosaur Museum, Australia

"I *love* it! The style reminds me of a very cool sci-fi book that I had as a kid (and still have), Dougal Dixon's After Man: A Zoology of the Future. Dixon's book is a wonderful, lavishly illustrated introduction to evolutionary principles that helped set me on the path to becoming a professional paleontologist. I suspect your book is going to be similarly inspirational to many of today's aspiring scientists." - Matthew C. Lamanna, Ph.D., Assistant Curator, Section of Vertebrate Paleontology, Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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About the Author

Juan Carlos Alonso is a Cuban American graphic designer, creative director, and illustrator. He has over 30 years experience in the graphic design/illustration field. In 1992, he founded Alonso & Company, a creative boutique specializing in branding, design, and advertising. He has been working with clients of all sizes from Fortune 500 to local businesses and has forged strong relationships with companies including the NBA franchise The Miami Heat, Bacardi Rum, Ryder System, Pitney Bowes, and Capitol Records. Alonso & Company has attained international acclaim for work in advertising and graphic design. His passion for nature has taken him around the world from Australia to the Galapagos Islands to study animals. Along with his work in the graphic arts, he is also an accomplished wildlife sculptor focusing mostly on prehistoric animals.

Gregory S. Paul is an American freelance researcher, author, and illustrator who works in paleontology. He is best known for his work and research on theropod dinosaurs and his detailed illustrations, both live and skeletal. Professionally investigating and restoring dinosaurs for three decades, Paul received an on-screen credit as a dinosaur specialist on Jurassic Park and Discovery Channel’s When Dinosaurs Roamed America and Dinosaur Planet. He is the author and illustrator of Predatory Dinosaurs of the World (1988), The Complete Illustrated Guide to Dinosaur Skeletons (1996), Dinosaurs of the Air (2001), The Princeton Field Guide To Dinosaurs (2010), Gregory S. Paul’s Dinosaur Coffee Table Book (2010), and editor of The Scientific American Book of Dinosaurs (2000). From 1977 to 1984, Paul was an informal research associate and illustrator for Robert Bakker in the Earth and Planetary Sciences department at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He has been a member of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology since 1979, the National Center for Science Education since 1992, and the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators since 1986.

 

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The 50 States Fun Facts Blog Tour

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The 50 States Fun Facts Blog TourThe 50 States: Explore the U.S.A with 50 fact-filled maps! by Gabrielle Balkan, Sol Linero
Published by Wide-Eyed Editions on October 1, 2015
Genres: Children's, Non-Fiction, Picture book
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
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Explore 50 illustrated maps, each featuring state capitals, famous residents and key historical moments. Also includes a guide to the state flags and presidents of the USA.

Be inspired by the inventiveness, beauty and diversity of the United States in this curious collection of fact­filled maps. Explore thousands of wondrous locations and be awed by the achievements of hundreds of people who helped make America what it is today. Celebrate, explore, enjoy!

 

 

 

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Wide Eyed Editions
9781847807113
Pub Date: 10/1/15
$30.00/$33.00 Can.
Hardcover
112 Pages
Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5
Juvenile Nonfiction / Reference
JNF048020
11 in Wdth | 13.4 in Lgth

Celebrate the USA with this lavishly ­illustrated book of maps

Features 50 state maps, annotated with key cultural icons, including famous people, inventions, events, food, and monuments

Each spread also includes a key historical timeline

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WELCOME TO THE KEYSTONE STATE

A keystone is the central wedge in an arch that locks all the other stones in place; and so Pennsylvania—The “Keystone State”—was the central state of the original 13 colonies, playing an important role in the history of the nation. As the birthplace of independence and the Constitution itself, Pennsylvania is something of a spiritual home for history lovers. There are plenty of chances to travel back in time: visitors can walk the Gettysburg Battlefield, see the iconic Liberty Bell, or venture within the hallowed walls of Liberty Hall, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Aside from history, the second state has a lot more to offer. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are thriving university cities with big music, theater, and art scenes. Or, for a chance to get away from it all, you can head to Pennsylvania’s stunning forests and mountains. And if you really want to escape the hustle and bustle, then take a trip to Lancaster County and discover the Amish community’s simple, peaceful way of life.

BANANA SPLIT PA BANANA SPLIT This famous sundae was first served in Latrobe in 1904.
BETHLEHEM PA BETHLEHEM is home to the Just Born candy factory, where marshmallow Peeps are made. On New Year’s Eve, a giant Peeps chick is dropped from a crane!
BOONE TOWN PA BOONE TOWN The home of 18th- century pioneer Daniel Boone can be visited in Baumstown.  
CAPITAL CITY PA CAPITAL CITY Lancaster served as the nation’s capital for one day!  
CITY LIFE PA CITY LIFE Forbes.com named Pittsburgh America’s “Most Livable City” in 2014.
COVERED BRIDGE PA COVERED BRIDGE Pennsylvania has the most covered bridges of any state in the country!
EMOTICONS PA EMOTICONS The first two Internet emoticons, the smiley and frowny faces, were invented at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.  
FALLINGWATER PA FALLINGWATER Frank Lloyd Wright designed this house, built over a waterfall in the Laurel Highlands.  
FORK IN THE ROAD PA A FORK IN THE ROAD Literally. A 9-foot dinner fork stands at an intersection in Centerport.
GETTYSBURG PA GETTYSBURG The famous site of the battle hailed as a turning point in the Civil War.
GOBBLER’S KNOB PA GOBBLER’S KNOB is famous for furry resident Punxsutawney Phil: a groundhog who predicts how long winter will last.
HISTORIC CAPITAL PA HISTORIC CAPITAL Philly was the nation’s capital for 10 years while a permanent capital was built.  
IN THE BAG PA IN THE BAG Six potato chip companies have factories along the Potato Chip Belt.  
KENNETT SQUARE PA KENNETT SQUARE The “Mushroom Capital of America” holds an annual Mushroom Festival.  
LANCASTER COUNTY PA LANCASTER COUNTY is known as the “Pretzel Basket of America.”  
LEAP-THE-DIPS PA LEAP-THE-DIPS The world’s oldest operating wooden roller coaster is in Lakemont Park in Altoona.  
LIBERTY BELL PA LIBERTY BELL This historic bell rang out from 1754 until it cracked in 1846.  
MAKING MUSIC PA MAKING MUSIC In Nazareth, learn how a guitar is made at the Martin Guitar Factory.  
NEW CASTLE PA NEW CASTLE is home to the country’s two largest fireworks factories!  
PENNSYLVANIA STATE CAPITOL PA PENNSYLVANIA STATE CAPITOL President Teddy Roosevelt described Pennsylvania’s capitol as “the handsomest building I ever saw.”
PHILLY FOOD PA PHILLY FOOD Hoagies, cheesesteaks, Cracker Jacks, Tastykakes, and soft pretzels were all invented here!
SWEET STREETS PA SWEET STREETS The streetlights in Hershey, “Chocolate Capital of America,” are shaped like candy kisses.
THE PHILADELPHIA MINT PA THE PHILADELPHIA MINT The oldest coin producer in the country, this mint can make more than 13 billion coins a year!  
VALLEY FORGE PA VALLEY FORGE George Washington’s soldiers spent a cold winter here in 1777.  
WILLIAMSPORT PA WILLIAMSPORT This city hosted the first World Series of Little League Baseball in 1947.

Contributor Bio

Illustrator Sol Linero lives and works in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her clients include Scholastic, Oprah magazine, Jamie Oliver Magazine and Wired.

Author GABRIELLE BALKAN has written over 20 books for children, including the Mr Presidents series for Scholastic. She lives and works in New York.