NatGeoKids Level 3 Fact Reader: Bling! 100 Fun Facts About Rocks and Gems by Emma Carlson Berne (Children's Nonfiction Book Review)

We received a complimentary copy of this Fact Reader from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Bling!
100 Fun Facts About Rocks and Gems
by Emma Carlson Berne
Published by National Geographic Kids
on January 4, 2022
Genre: Children's, Nonfiction
Length: 48 pages
Ages: 7 - 9 years

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Synopsis:

Get ready to be dazzled by some of the shiniest, most colorful, useful--and even dangerous--rocks, minerals, and gems on the planet! 

In this Level 3 reader, discover fascinating facts about the incredible rocks and minerals under our feet and deep in Earth's crust. Budding geologists will love reading about how rocks form, learning the names and features of the coolest rocks and minerals, and exploring rare and beautiful gemstones.


My Thoughts:

The level 3 Fact Readers are perfect for curious kids that are reading on their own.

Bling! features one hundred unique facts pertaining to rocks and minerals, paired with bright and colorful photographs that will keep young eyes glued to the page!  

Broken into three easy-to-read chapters, this nonfiction covers all the most important facts about rocks and gems, such as the three main types of rock, how they're formed, how they've been discovered and utilized throughout history, and more. 

There's even a handy 'Facts Roundup' page at the back of the book in case you weren't sure you caught all one-hundred facts while browsing or reading. 

There are enough facts packed into this little book to give a well-rounded introduction to the subject, making it perfect for school and home libraries or for curious little learners. 

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Nat Geo Readers: Susan B. Anthony by Kitson Jazynka (Children's Nonfiction Book Review)

Many thanks to the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Susan B. Anthony
(National Geographic Readers series)
[Level 1 / Co-reader]
Written by Kitson Jazynka
Published by National Geographic Society
on December 17, 2019
Genre: Children's, Nonfiction, Biography, History
Length: 48 pages
Ages: 4 - 6 years

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Synopsis:
Meet one of the most important figures in women's and U.S. history. Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment giving U.S. women the right to vote, learn about Susan B. Anthony's remarkable life, from her childhood to her groundbreaking work.

Our Thoughts:
Happy International Women's Day!

Nat Geo Readers presents Susan B. Anthony!

Learn all about the life of Susan B. Anthony, from childhood to her teaching career where she fought for equal pay, and beyond. Anthony thought that slavery should be abolished and that women should have the right to vote. She devoted most of her life to speaking out about equal rights for all and is celebrated as an international icon for women's rights.

This educational little biography is a Level 1 Co-Reader, which is perfect for sharing between kids who are learning to read and a parent! Each spread includes a paragraph that the adult or caregiver can read paired with an easier to read paragraph for the young reader. Each is clearly marked with an 'I read' and 'You read'. 

2020 is the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote and this is the perfect book to teach and learn a little about what women had to do to earn that right.  Of course, this book sticks to easy-to-understand facts, mostly covering Susan B. Anthony's life from birth to death, but also a bit about the political aspects of her life and what she fought for. 

This book includes directions on how to read this book and several discussion questions to ask your child and an easy voting activity that only requires a little artistic ability and a few members of the family! There is also a letter to the parents about the National Geographic Readers program and how important it is to read with your child/ren.


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