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Women Science Writers

HONORING WOMEN SCIENCE WRITERS FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH I bet you’re wondering why I choose a woman on a white horse as my featured image for a post about women science writers! The women’s suffrage movement paved the way for women to pursue many careers, including writing. And since March is Women’s History Month, I

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The Science Of Fear

Why do we like to be scared? Some of us do, anyway! Let’s take a look at the science of fear, define ‘what is fear,’ and see why some of us like to be scared! Louie is firmly in the, ‘I don’t like being scared’ category! WHAT IS FEAR? This chart made me curious about

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Middle Grade Fantasy Books with Animals

Since I write middle grade fantasy, I read a plethora of middle grade fantasy books! Louie always requests middle grade fantasy books with animals. So I decided to compile a list of  what I consider some of the more recent top fantasy books for middle schoolers. With animals!

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Best Way to Keep Your Brain Sharp

I bet you want to know the best way to keep your brain sharp! Naturally, I investigated with science. I found the answers. One solution is wickedly simple!

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8 Great Science Fiction Books for Kids

Do your kids love science fiction books? If you want to hook your kids or classroom into some great science fiction or science themed books, I’ve got your back! Here are some great science fiction middle grade books for ages 8-14!

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Book Recommendation : August Isle

Spending the summer with her mother’s old friend, twelve-year-old Miranda tries to uncover the mysteries behind her mother’s past and to understand why her mother seems so distant. But will she be brave enough to face the truth she might uncover?

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Three Middle Grade Books To Read

THREE MIDDLE GRADE BOOKS TO READ Time to stock up on three middle grade books to read. I may be breaking the rules by mentioning three books in one post, but why not have some fun and concentrate a post on reading!! SHARK WARS Since the dawn of time, prehistoric shark clans called Shivers have

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Book Recommendation : MG Series : Chronicle of The Dark Star

The Last Day on Mars, first in the series, Chronicle of The Dark Star, by Kevin Emerson is a smart, cleverly written sci fi, perfect for middle grade readers who love mystery, adventure, science, and space. I love that this is a series, so you won’t need to worry about what to read next!

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