Non-fiction book review - Rise and Fall

 

Rise and Fall by Peter Allen

When we learn ancient history in school, we tend to learn very little. We get a few broad strokes on the "most important" civilizations, their contributions, and what came after them. This book is far more complete than anything I (at least) learned in grade school. Not only does it include exploration of a broad range of civilizations, many of which are often completely ignored by text books, but it looks both at the contributions and likely causes of their eventual collapse. If you have even a passing interest in history, this is a solid read.

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Glitter Gets Everywhere by Yvette Clark - After her mother's death from cancer, Kitty and her family move from London to New York.

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A Day at the Beach by Gary D. Schmidt and Ron Koertge - A collection of loosely connected vignettes of the experiences of kids at a beach.

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The Pecan Sheller by Lupe Ruiz-Flores

Non-fiction book review - Rabbitology

 

Rabbitology by Ilaria Demonti

Who doesn't love a rabbit? If your kid is a bunny enthusiast, this is a solid introduction to rabbit biology. It is a fairly complete encyclopedia including taxonomy, breeds, diet, and a comparison to hares and other lagomorphs. The illustrations are charming and included on every page (though in some cases photos may have been clearer). 

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