{"id":341,"date":"2019-03-11T10:38:19","date_gmt":"2019-03-11T17:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asuen.com\/nonfictionmonday\/?p=341"},"modified":"2019-03-11T10:38:19","modified_gmt":"2019-03-11T17:38:19","slug":"national-geographic-kids-guide-to-genealogy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asuen.com\/nonfictionmonday\/national-geographic-kids-guide-to-genealogy\/","title":{"rendered":"National Geographic Kids Guide to Genealogy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kids are often asked to complete a family tree for a school or club project. Now there’s a great resource to get them started: National Geographic Kids Guide to Genealogy: Tips and Tricks on How to Uncover Your Roots and Build Your Family Tree!<\/em> by T.J. Resler.<\/p>\n

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The main section in each chapter explains how to do a particular aspects of the search, from getting started, to places to find clues, to how DNA has changed genealogy. In addition each chapter also includes expert tips, suggestions for hands-on activities (like putting together a time capsule or a family cookbook!), case files, and best of all, how to solve problems. Researching genealogy can be difficult at times and the book gives kids a realistic view of what the stumbling blocks might be and how to avoid getting discouraged.<\/p>\n

Although this book is geared for kids, adults who are interested in exploring their roots might also find it to be a useful place to start. I took notes when I read it and found myself saying, \u201cThat\u2019s a really good idea\u201d on almost every page. I also liked that the author emphasized how to preserve and organize information, and also how to keep accurate citations so others can follow their trail.<\/p>\n

National Geographic Kids Guide to Genealogy<\/em> is a wonderful choice for young history buffs and budding genealogists, or anyone embarking on an investigation into their ancestry. It is the kind of resource that readers will want to return to again and again. Dig up a copy today!<\/p>\n

For the full review and activity suggestion, check Wrapped in Foil blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nCopyright \u00a9 2019 Roberta Gibson<\/a> All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kids are often asked to complete a family tree for a school or club project. Now there’s a great resource to get them started: National Geographic Kids Guide to Genealogy: Tips and Tricks on How to Uncover Your Roots and Build Your Family Tree! by T.J. Resler. The main section in each chapter explains how … <\/p>\n

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