children’s non fiction

Book Review: Epic Factopia

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Epic FACTopia! by Rose Davidson

Epic FACTopia!: Follow the trail of 400 extreme facts (FACTopia!, 8)
by Rose Davidson (Goodreads Author)

4 out of 5 stars

Did you know that the deepest part of the ocean, the Mariana Trench, is deeper than Mount Everest is tall? There is a rare plant that only blooms every 100 years. The largest candy bar ever made was 9 feet long! The world’s longest bridge is 102 miles long.

This book gives amazing facts about everything under the sun (and beyond) with colorful artwork and photos on every page. Each fact connects in some way with the previous fact, leading you around in a trail of random information that is sure to grab your attention.

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Book Review: Astronaut’s Guide to Leaving the Planet

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The Astronaut's Guide to Leaving the Planet by Terry Virts

The Astronaut’s Guide to Leaving the Planet: Everything You Need to Know, from Training to Re-entry
by Terry Virts, Andrés Lozano (Illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

We start out with a little bit of the history of space travel, and the first brave astronauts who inspired the author become an astronaut himself. Then we dive into training, learning what it really takes to be an astronaut. And it’s not just about science skills! Astronauts need to have great communication skills, maybe even learning other languages. They need to have medical knowledge, math skills, and be in top physical shape. Astronauts even train underwater to enhance their ability to move in a buoyant environment.

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