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 Nonfiction 128 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 readers to learn and discover more about the universe.  Am I Made of Stardust? If you have a child who is interested in space this is the book for them. Dr. Maggie goes over 70+ questions about the universe, our solar sy ..read more

A book review of The Beginner’s Guide to Growing Cannabis and Making Your Own Healing Remedies by Tammi Sweet, MS Stars: **** Storey Publishing (2023) Gardening>Cannabis 140 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: An herbalist and teacher offers an accessible and practical guide to growing cannabis outdoors for personal use, and preparing and using cannabis medicine for a range of common ailments. CBD and other cannabis-based products are widely available and popular, with the number of dispensaries in ..read more

A book review of How Do Computers Follow Instructions? A book about programming by J.T. Liso Stars: **** Flowerpot Press (2019) Children’s Nonfiction 32 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Have you ever wondered how computers follow instructions so well? Or how they do math so quickly? In the How Do series, readers are invited to guess and then explore the science behind the right answers. Basic principles of coding, including variables, binary code, loops, programming languages, and more, are explored in this ..read more

A book review of How Do Satellites Stay in Space? A Book About How Satellites Work by Jessica Taylor Stars: **** Flowerpot Press (2022) Children’s Nonfiction 32 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Have you ever wondered how and why satellites go to space? In the How Do series, readers are invited to guess and then explore the science behind the right answers. A basic explanation of how satellites work, what information they collect, and what happens to them once they are in space is explored through di ..read more

A book review of How Did Romans Count to 100 by Lucy D. Hayes. Stars: **** Flowerpot Press (2021) Children’s Nonfiction 32 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Have you ever wondered how people counted to 100 before modern numbers were invented? In the How Do series, readers are invited to guess and then explore the science behind the right answers. A basic explanation of Roman numerals, examples of how they are used today, and step-by-step guides on how to use them are explored through diagrams, photos ..read more

A book review of Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of the Natural World by Julia Rothman Stars: ***** Storey Publishing (2015) Reference 224 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for promotion. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Learn the difference between a farrow and a barrow, and what distinguishes a weanling from a yearling. Country and city mice alike will delight in Julia Rothman’s charming illustrated guide to the curious parts and pieces of rural living. Dissecting everything from the shapes of squash varieties to how a barn is constructe ..read more

A book review of Meltdown: Discover Earth’s Irreplaceable Glaciers and Learn What You Can Do To Save Them by Anita Sanchez Stars: ***** Workman Publishing (2022) Climate Change 118 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Meet the glaciers—before they disappear. Meltdown: Discover Earth’s Irreplaceable Glaciers and Learn What You Can Do to Save Them is a kids’ guide to the glorious but endangered world of glaciers. Glaciers may not be as well-known as rain forests or coral reefs, but they are just as vital ..read more

A book review of Caring for Pets: A Shine-A-Light My World Book by Carron Brown and Vanya Liang. Stars: **** Kane Miller Publishing (2023) Children’s Nonfiction Picture Book 36 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Summary: The books in this new strand of the Shine-a-Light series are focused on helping readers navigate their physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. The much-loved Shine-a-Light format, which gives readers the magic of being able to “see through” the page simply by using a flashlight, puts an engaging new spin on core t ..read more

A book review of Elementary Korean (Text and Workbook) by Insun Lee Stars: **** Tuttle (2014) Language Learning> Korean 352 pages (text) 224 pages (workbook) Disclosure: I received a copy of these book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Korean is now the 11th most popular language taught at American universities. This new edition of Elementary Korean, the most comprehensive and detailed introductory Korean textbook available, offers beginning learners of Korean everything they need to learn the language effectively. Perfect for a first-year ..read more

A book review of Canada Year By Year by Elizabeth MacLeod Stars: ***** Kids Can Press (2016) Children’s Nonfiction 96 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains paid links. Summary: Award-winning author Elizabeth MacLeod’s year-by-year tour of Canada’s fascinating history highlights a single milestone for every year from the country’s founding in 1867 up to its 150th anniversary in 2017. Divided into ten distinct eras, coverage ranges from politics, sports, business and arts and culture, and includes significant events both at home an ..read more