Kids Books - Education

Ever wanted a book that holds all the knowledge you ever wanted to have stapled in one? Wanna know what your Zodiac is, how to 3D-print an organ, and what sports are popular this year? Here's the National Geographic Kids Almanac for 2018! Exciting stories, nature science fun-facts, fun games and new tech are on each page! With additional gasps, shouts, and "WOW!"s in every chapter, The Nat Geo almanac will keep you excited and happy in a long, hot summer!

I suggest this book because Roblox is an amazing web age to a bunch of games. And if you are intrested on playing roblox you should read this book. It tells you everything you need to know about Roblox. I Roblox it has types of games for everyone from the girly girls who love to dress up there character with fashion famous and Design it and to the boys who love to kill people like Assasin and Murder Mystery 2. I really recommend this book to anyone intrested in playing roblox or even people who like video games! -Lovebug101

Holly Jackson’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is a mystery/thriller book. It is the first in a series of 4 total books. The main character, Pip, wants to find out what really happened to Sal Singh and Andie Bell on April 18, 2014. The whole town thinks that Sal killed Andie and then himself, but Pip doesn’t think he did so she goes to ask Sal’s brother Ravi for help. So once he agrees to help her, they start their mission on ringing the killer, but there are a lot of unknowns and there are people who don’t want her to find out the truth. Though she may have to ruin some people's lives and break their trust, it’ll be worth it once she figures out the truth. The topics addressed are murder, drugs, suicide, lies, and pedophilia. I think this book was very well written because of how the author described people's emotions and actions and it also kept you at the edge of your seat. I also loved how the author made you think everyone was a suspect and I would recommend this book. I rated this book a 5/5 and I definitely am going to read the next book. “Darkness was the easiest of disguises; it made the familiar unknown and strange.”

Today I am going to review the book, Who was Milton Hershey? by James Buckley, Jr. This book was published in 2013. This book tells the life story of Milton Hershey from his times on the farm to his creation of Hershey, Pennsylvania. You will learn all about this chocolate king. I enjoyed reading this book because of how much I learned that I never knew before. Also, it was about chocolate! The reading level of this book is about 3rd-5th grade. I would recommend this book for chocolate lovers and people who enjoy learning history.

James Patterson tells a unique story about how he started his own book company. He and his friends devise crazy plans to make his dream come true. At one point, in James' imagination, he meets fictional aliens; (Chapter 3.) That part was hilarious! James Patterson sure spins a fun tale!

I like this book and the series. It is about a 300 different interesting facts. "An example would be Did you know the sun has holes in it?" If you like science and interesting facts then this is the book for you. I can connect to this book because I reminds me of my science book. It has tons of facts and information. I can give this book 5 stars because it is entertaining and factual.

What happens when a billionaire game maker creates a public library? He challenges students to escape the library through a series of puzzles and riddles, like a game. Kyle Keeley loves board games and video games. After he is grounded and not allowed to play video games, he learns that there is a contest to get early access to the new public library built after the old one was destroyed 12 years ago. If victory is his, he plans to play video games his whole visit. He must write an essay, and 12 12 year olds will be chosen. He is chosen along with Miguel Fernandez, Akimi Hughes, Andrew Peckleman, Bridgette Wadge, Sierra Russell, Sean Keegan, Haley Daley, Rose Vermette, Kayla Corson, and Charles Chiltington. Once they enter, they eventually find out that this is no ordinary visit. In fact, this is a game to exit the library. This is a change of plans, and Kyle is determined to win. The winner will be famous and also recieve lots of money. Many contestants decide to team up, while some use others. There are many ways to become disqualified. Sometimes players get penalties for incorrectly solving a puzzle. THis book was amazing! Chris Grabenstein really knows how to keep you hooked to the plot and on the edge of the seat. Your heart is beating because you don’t know how the challenge will end. Will the character solve the puzzle, or get disqualified? The author also lets you know what every player is doing. They may have a piece of the puzzle that someone else needs. While reading this book, I was wondering why I did not pick this book up earlier. The puzzles and clues are complex, but not impossible. I enjoyed playing along. I cannot wait to read the sequel. THis is definitely a 5 star book. A great for grades 3 or 4 and above.

The book The Secret Garden was written by Frances Hodgson Burnett in 1911. It is about a rude and spoiled little girl named Mary. She came from India but isn’t Indian. When she was born she wasn't wanted By her father or mother, so they gave her to a lady to watch over her. Mostly, servants took care of Mary and had to do whatever she asked of them or demanded because people didn't want her to throw a fit or cry. This made her grow up, having everything her way and done for her. One day, a great number of people in the household had died from sickness or had fled away in terror and most everyone had seen to disappear. People later found Mary in her nursery and came to take her to live with her Uncle, who is depressed and ends up having no time to pay attention to or love her. Over time she slowly learns to do things on her own and not to rely on everybody else to do things for her. She finds out that there is a secret garden that her uncle’s wife used to love, but she passed away, Which devastated him. So, he shut away the garden and never wanted to see it again. He buried the key to the garden, and no one has seen it for 10 years. Mary later learns to like people other than herself and to enjoy nature and what it has to offer. She meets a kind boy named Dickon, who teaches her a lot about gardens and helps her learn about them. She starts to enjoy plants and animals and has the desire to learn more about them. She starts to spend more time playing outside and sees the beauty of nature. I truly enjoyed this book and rate it a five out of five. I would recommend it to anyone passionate about gardens/plants and classics. Thanks!

Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott takes the reader back to the classic medieval times where knights in shining armor, princess, and chivalry are rampant in England. Ivanhoe, the main character of this story, has returned home from the Holy Land disinherited and disowned, seeking to reunite with his love Rowena and defend his country from the notorious Prince John before it is too late. Medieval knights, courageous heroines, and romance – these topics are all clearly illustrated in the unforgettable story of Ivanhoe and his fight for his country and the woman he loves. The story takes the reader on a journey in time when knights were returning home for the Crusades fought in the Holy Land between Christians and Muslims. The setting of the story is descriptive and very apparent for the reader. Sir Walter Scott creates scenes in your mind through his clear illustrative words and descriptions of what life was like in the medieval times. The book began with a couple engaging sentences, giving the reader a clear idea of what was happening in England in the Dark Ages, stating that “In the year 1192, the people of England feared for the life of their beloved king, Richard I, also called Richard the Lion-Hearted. Was he dead or was he a prisoner somewhere?” In a matter of two sentences, Scott captivates its reader by asking a question that is just begging to be answered: What has happened to King Richard the Lion-Hearted? This question and the fight for the answer would be the clear hallmark of this classic tale. Along with descriptive words and settings, a standout in this book is Scott’s creativity with characters, especially with the female protagonists, Princess Rowena, Ivanhoe’s love interest and Rebecca, the Jewish daughter of Issac of York. Although Robin Hood, Cedric the Saxon, Prince John, and Brian de Bois-Guilbert are fascinating characters and each hold an important role in the story of Ivanhoe, the book would not be complete without the courage and wit of Rowena and Rebecca. Scott masterfully illustrates Rowena and Rebecca as strong, capable women who, when faced with opposition or danger, act responsibly and courageously. Both women are also loyal and strong in their convictions. Rebecca, on one occasion in particular, spoke bravely and fiercely to an adversary much to her detriment, saying, “Beast! I would rather die in this fire than be rescued by a savage like you!”. The author allows for the reader to believe that strong, capable protagonists can be performed by both men and women alike. Though vibrant settings and strong characters are important in the story of Ivanhoe, Scott does not neglect to give the reader an idea of what kind of man Ivanhoe was. Courageous, passionate, and chivalrous, Ivanhoe is a stand out character because of his dedication to his country despite the cost and defending the woman he loves. Unlike the opposing knights Brian de Bois-Guilbert and Maurice de Bracy, Ivanhoe practices true courage and sacrifice. Driven by his love for Rowena and his strong feeling of patriotism for England, Ivanhoe is time and time again demonstrates chivalry and duty. In a dire life and death situation near the end of the book involving Rebecca, Ivanhoe is requested to fight for her. When called upon, Ivanhoe courageously declares that “I am a noble knight ready to defend Rebecca with my sword and lance, to prove that the accusations against her are false, and to defy Brian de Bois-Guilbert, who is a traitor, a liar, and a murderer!”. Insight into Ivanhoe’s character of courage, honor, and kindness are displayed clearly through Scott’s descriptive words and dialogue. Through the story of Ivanhoe, the reader is taken on a thrilling journey through the post-Crusades era in England, where a fight of honor and duty are fought among knights and heroines. As the reader falls in love with Ivanhoe’s chivalrous character, Rowena’s beloved kindness, Rebecca’s charming intelligence, and Robin Hood’s witty and creative mind, he or she can easily root for these unforgettable characters and the fight against right and wrong. Although this book does suffer with an abundance of characters, making it somewhat hard to keep track, the book Ivanhoe offers the reader a look into the medieval days and perils that followed the Crusades. With its lovable protagonists and exciting adventures and fights, this book easily appeals to a reader in the 21st century and for the centuries to come. Happy reading!

I would like to tell you about a fantastic book I have been reading called "The lemonade War "This book is about a brother and sister, Evan and Jessie Treski. It is in the middle of the summer and a heat wave has hit them. So, Evan decides to start a lemonade stand. Evan is making a lot of money out of the lemonade stand until his sister starts one. Jessie is school, or math smart, but Isn't really smart with people or feelings. Jessie lemonade stand is making a bunch of profit and she thinks Evan is going to walk over and say "Hey, can I join your lemonade stand". But the exact opposite happens. Evan gets furious and both of them start a lemonade war to see who can reach 100$ or more money at the end of the week. Then both of them start to bend the rules by sabotaging each other but I won't say how, because you have to read it yourself to find out. I would recommend this book to people that fight with their sibling a lot, because then you can learn from Evan and Jessie. How can you learn from them? Well you can see why they fight and maybe try to avoid doing that with your sibling or even read how they apologize to each other so if your sibling is mad at you can try to say the same thing to your sibling. My opinion is that I liked this book. The reasons why I don’t love it or is my favorite is because it is so short and here is not enough back story to Evan and Jessie. There needs to be a sequel to this book about before the summer or Even when they are older explaining more about when they young before the lemonade war and the heat wave. I can connect to this book about Evan and Jessie as siblings and how they fight like me and my brother. Evan and Jessie were fighting about money like my brother and I. One time we went to a dollarama with our friends that brought all their money but me and my brother had an odd amount of money and we didn’t know how to spend it evenly. I was mad at my sibling like Evan mad at Jessie because my brother spent more money by a couple of cents. Well I hope you decide to read this great book called "The lemonade war" By Jacqueline Davis by: Gabriel