Why I Picked It Up: In looking for a fun book about fall leaves to read in my science classroom (I LOVE the freedom and encouragement I receive to be transdisciplinary in my classroom!), several blogs I came across had listed this one in their “fall favorites” lists, and Amazon backed up the recommendation. The description sealed […]
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Book Review: Just My Luck (Zack Delacruz, book 2), by Jeff Anderson
Why I Picked It Up: I received this book as an ARC and immediately started reading. Truth is, I had the first book and wanted to read that one first, but my son grabbed it from me. One thing my kids know is that I will never take a book away from them, so I […]
Book Review: Con Academy, by Joe Schreiber
Why I Picked It Up: This book is on the 2016 Lone Star List. This list is one of a few places I start when looking for a new YA or middle level book to read. Plus, Sherry and I are working on taking another Battle of the Books team to next year’s competition! Why I […]
Book Review: Page by Paige, by Laura Lee Gulledge
Why I Picked It Up: To be completely honest, Jessica actually picked this one up. We were looking for graphic novels to incorporate into a session we’re working on, and Page by Paige was one that we’d seen in a few places. The play on words in the title made me happy, so even though […]
Book Review: Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast, by Josh Funk
Why I Picked It Up: My son and I were studying in the children’s section in Barnes & Noble, when he looked up and pointed at a display shelf and hollered, “MOM! Totally a book for you!” It’s official, my son is completely aware of my quirky taste in books and there are varied authors […]
Book Review: Ranger in Time: Rescue on the Oregon Trail, by Kate Messner
Why I Picked It Up: This book had two different things to recommend it to me. We tend to read either YA novels or picture books, and so we’ve been looking for younger elementary chapter books. We are also getting ready for the upcoming Texas Council for the Social Studies Conference at the end of the month, […]
