A book review of Who Is Malala Yousafzai? An Unauthorized Biography by Dinah Brown Stars: **** WhoHQ (2015)Nonfiction105 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention…
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Sleep Thieves
A book review of Sleep Thieves: An Eye-Opening Exploration Into the Science & Mysteries of Sleep by Stanley Coren Stars: *** The Free Press (1996)Nonfiction>Sleep304 pages Summary: Offers new evidence that we are an increasingly sleep-deprived society, showing the dangerous impact of sleep loss on physical and mental health and presenting simple techniques to improve…
Am I Made of Stardust?
A book review of Am I Made of Stardust: Dr. Maggie Answers the Big Questions for Young Scientists by Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock Stars: **** Kane Miller Publishing (2023)Children’s Nonfiction128 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Join space scientist Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock (MBE) as she answers big questions, inspiring young…
The 52 Lists Project
A book review of The 52 Lists Project: A Year of Weekly Journaling Inspiration by Moorea Seal Stars: ***** Sasquatch Books (2015)Journal142 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Based on the popular blog series by Moorea Seal, this bestselling journal is…
Nurture
A book review of Nurture: How to raise kids who love food, their bodies and themselves by Heidi Schauster, MS, RD, CEDS-S, SEP Stars: ***** Hummingbird Press (2024)Self-Help185 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Confused about the conflicting recommendations about how…
Distracted
You are here: Home / Education / Distracted Distracted July 30, 2023 by Kathleen · Spread the love A book review of Distracted: Why Students Can’t Focus and What You Can Do About It by James M. Lang Stars: **** Hachette Book Group (2020)Education304 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Why is it so hard to get students to pay attention? Conventional…
Teaching Art
A book review of Teaching Art: A Complete Guide for the Classroom by Rhian Brynjolson Stars: ***** Portage & Main Press (2010)Education>Art328 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Teaching Art: A Complete Guide for the Classroom is an accessible and clearly written…