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What Can I Do?: Inspiring Activities for Creative Kids
by Mary Richards (Author)
@ Amazon | Bookshop | IndieBound

Booktalk: What will you do today? In this book of activities you’ll find plenty of easy-to-follow activities, from “Invent a Dance” to “Make a Museum”. On each page, there are lists of what you’ll need, tips for getting started, and ideas for making the most out of the task you’ve chosen. As you read through, you’ll discover new facts on every page. Most of the activities can be done indoors, but there are plenty of ideas for outdoor fun, too. All you’ll need to get started is a pencil and paper — and a lot of imagination!

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Nonfiction Monday

It’s Nonfiction Monday!

How to Teach Grown-Ups About Pluto: The cutting-edge space science of the solar system
by Dean Regas (Author) and Aaron Blecha (Illustrator)
@ Amazon | Bookshop | IndieBound

Booktalk: Pluto has not been a planet since 2006. But this tiny world still inspires people of all ages while sparking controversy. In this delightfully witty book, astronomer Dean Regas teaches you how to educate your grown-up about the cutting-edge science of space, most crucially the reason why Pluto is NOT a planet anymore. Delving into the history of space discoveries, the key players who have helped our understanding of the universe (including the 11-year-old girl who named Pluto in the first place), and the ever-changing nature of science, this book will equip every reader with the tools they need to bring their grown-ups fully up to speed, and to sneak in as many amazing astronomical facts as possible. And there’s a handy quiz at the end so that you can check your grown-up has been paying attention!

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It’s STEM Friday! (STEM is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)