Rounding up the best nonfiction for children and teens
SEAL Team Six (U.S. Special Forces)
by Jim Whiting (Author)
Booktalk: A chronological account of the American military special forces unit known as SEAL Team Six, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies.
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At Wrapped in Foil today, we have have the beautiful picture book by April Pulley Sayre, Bloom Boom!
As with some of her earlier books, April Pulley Sayre combines her gorgeous nature photographs with sparse, lyrical text.
On the cover is a photograph of brilliantly-colored poppies, which sets the tone for what is to come inside. Every spread is filled with vibrant color, either in sprawling landscapes or detailed close ups of flowers and growing plants.
With only a few words on each page, Sayre manages to introduce children to botanical terms and concepts. She also uses alliteration and repetition to keep young readers interested. Besides learning about plants, the book is also a great way for little ones to learn about color (see activity suggestion on the blog).
After you’ve gasped at the final spread, don’t forget to check out the back matter. In “The Bloom Boom” section, Sayre explains how to find areas where masses of flowers bloom all at once. In “A Bit More About Blooms” you can find thumbnails of each spread with accompanying details about the flowers in each.
Bloom Boom! is a visual feast, sure to enthrall young nature lovers. Explore a copy today!
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Carlos Santana: Sound of the Heart, Song of the World
by Gary Golio (Author) and Rudy Gutierrez (Illustrator)
Booktalk: Carlos Santana grew up surrounded by music. His father, a beloved mariachi performer, teaches his son how to play the violin when he is only six years old. But when Carlos discovers American blues, he is captivated by the raw honesty of the music. Unable to think of anything else, he loses all interest in the violin. When Carlos finally receives his first guitar, his whole life begins to change.
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Baby Elephants
by Kate Riggs (Author)
Booktalk: A baby elephant narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
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The Story of Rock
by Editors of Caterpillar Books (Author) and Lindsey Sagar (Illustrator)
Booktalk: From Elvis Presley to Beatlemania, from Janis Joplin to David Bowie–rock has transformed through generations while ringing true with passionate sound. Rock along with the greats in this board book that introduces little ones to the rockers that started it all!
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The Biggest Dinosaurs
by Ruth Owen (Author)
Booktalk: Meet the gigantic sauropods and titanosaurs–the biggest animals that ever lived!
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Stubby: A True Story of Friendship
by Michael Foreman (Author / Illustrator)
Booktalk: Stubby was a brave soldier, a loyal friend . . . and a dog. From an army training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served bravely in World War I — sniffing out gas attacks, catching spies, and winning the hearts of his fellow soldiers.
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