childrens nonfiction

Book Review: The Greatest Stuff on Earth

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The Greatest Stuff on Earth by Steve Tomecek

The Greatest Stuff on Earth: The Amazing Science of Sunlight, Smartphones, Microphones, Mushrooms & Everything In-Between
by  Steve Tomecek, John Devolle (Illustrator)

2 out of 5 stars

Starting with atoms, molecules, and energy, this book explains where all the “stuff” in the universe comes from and then takes us through various common objects and tells how they are made and what materials they are made of. We learn about paper, food, DNA, magnets, light waves, dirt, ovens, fabrics, and building materials like concrete.

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Book Review: At the Top of the World

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At the Top of the World by Robin Jacobs

At the Top of the World: The greatest mountains on Earth (and how to climb them)
by Robin Jacobs

This book tells all about the tallest and most dangerous mountains in the world, including Mount Everest, The Mattherhorn, Chimborazo, Mount Fuji, Kilimanjaro, Denali, Puncak Jaya, and Vinson Massif. From Nepal to Tanzania to Antarctica, we learn all about these famous mountains and the people who climb them.

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Book Review: How to Avoid Being Eaten by Sharks

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How to Avoid Being Eaten by Sharks . . . by John Larkin

How to Avoid Being Eaten by Sharks . . .: And Other Advice
by John Larkin (Goodreads Author), Chrissie Krebs  (illustrator)

The author gives humorous and silly advice on various topics such as avoiding sharks and aliens, deciphering your parents grammatically incorrect threats, and answering questions such as whether or not the earth is really flat. There is also a section about writing that will help you with your creative writing assignments… if you happen to be writing about zombies.

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Non Fiction Reviews from Nosy Crow

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Everything You Know About Sharks Is Wrong! by Nick Crumpton

Everything You Know About Sharks Is Wrong! (Everything You Know About… Is Wrong, 3)
by  Nick Crumpton, Gavin Scott (Illustrator)

Do sharks kill a lot of people? Are sharks always really big? Do sharks have no predators who eat them? Do all sharks live in shallow seas? Do all sharks lay eggs? Are sharks dumb? Do sharks die if they stop swimming? This book gives you all the answers about everything you have heard about sharks.

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Book Review: I Love My City

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I Love My City by France Desmarais

I Love My City
by France Desmarais, Richard Adam, Yves Dumont (Illustrator), Nicholas Aumais (Translator)

4 out of 5 stars

Every city around the world is unique, but they do have some basic things in common. All cities need running water, electricity, phone lines, roads, and careful urban planning. There are sections in this book about city population; types of cities, suburbs, and neighborhoods; architecture; history; and public services like emergency first responders and waste management.

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Picture Book Review: Marvelous Body

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Marvelous Body by Jane Wilsher

Marvelous Body
by Jane Wilsher, Andrés Lozano (Illustrator)

4 out of 5 stars

Using the “magic lens” you can explore the human body! There are sections all about bones, muscles, skin, eyes, and hair. You will learn about the nervous system, the digestive system, and your lungs and brain. Have you ever wondered how your brain interprets sounds through your ears, or how the tongue can taste different foods? Did you know your heart pumps your blood all the way around your body in about 60 seconds?

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Non Fiction Book Review: 5 Minute Really True Stories for Family Time

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Britannica's 5-Minute Really True Stories for Family Time by Britannica Group

Britannica’s 5-Minute Really True Stories for Family Time: 30 Amazing Stories: Featuring baby dinosaurs, helpful dogs, playground science, family reunions, a world of birthdays, and so much more!
by Britannica Group

4 out of 5 stars

This book gives true stories about traditions around the world for celebrating birthdays, weddings, and funerals. We find out about different types of trees, animals, and dinosaurs. There are sections about food and table manners in different cultures. We learn about the history of the bicycle, camping, playgrounds, and amusement parks.

I liked the cute illustrations in this book! The art style is colorful and clear, and the designs are really attractive. There is an illustration of a lesbian couple being married in the chapter about weddings.

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Book Review: Oceanarium

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Oceanarium by Teagan White

Oceanarium
by Teagan White , Loveday Trinick

3 out of 5 stars

This book gives a lot of interesting information about the ocean and the animal that live there. There are sections all about whales, fish, reptiles, and every type of weird creature you can imagine!

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Cookbook Review: Bake, Make, and Learn to Cook

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Bake, Make, and Learn to Cook by David Atherton

Bake, Make, and Learn to Cook: Fun and Healthy Recipes for Young Cooks
by David Atherton, Rachel Stubbs (Illustrations)
5 out of 5 stars

This children’s cookbook is perfect for any young bakers who want to learn the basics of cooking and get inspired in the kitchen. It’s so cool that this is written by one of the winners of the Great British Baking Show! This book includes recipes for breakfast, lunch and supper, cakes, and desserts.

These recipes are kid-friendly and give instructions to the young readers about when to ask an adult for help. There are recipes for pancakes, tacos, pizza, scones, potpie, lasagna, and a lot of yummy cakes. I really want to try the recipe for Victoria sandwich buns, which is a little cake with jelly in the middle.

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