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From fantasy to realism, fiction to nonfiction, middle grade to YA, there are inspirational books out there with characters exploring their Christian faith. They aren't always easy to find, so I've done the leg work for you. Choose your genre. These are my favorites. FANTASY The Prince Warriors by Priscilla Shirer Four kids are swept… Continue reading Middle Grade Christian Books
Everyone wants to be rich. The good news is everyone has a shot. If you have enough smarts, motivation, and perseverance there's no reason why you can't achieve it. Smarts. Motivation. Perseverance. Not words to take lightly. Check out these books on modern entrepreneur icons. Then read up on how you can get your own… Continue reading Books for Budding Entrepreneurs
These women athletes have two things in common. Talent and drive. In order to be the best, they gave up everything to devote 100% time and effort to develop their skills. No matter what sport you love, there's a book on this list for you. Surfing. Baseball. Gymnastics. Soccer. Basketball. Tennis. Be inspired by these… Continue reading Women in Sports
The Vietnam War continues to evoke strong emotions for those who served and those who protested, but few kids today know much, if anything, about it. It isn't covered in school curricula and doesn't reach the level of World War II. It was a war unlike any other, and many kids, if introduced to it,… Continue reading Vietnam War Nonfiction
Throughout history infectious diseases have caused widespread epidemics, killing millions at a time. Until doctors began to understand what caused disease there was no stopping them. The detective work it took to bring down these biological villains is fascinating. Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary by Gail Jarrow When the wealthy Warren family contracted Typhoid… Continue reading Middle Grade Books About Acquired Diseases
It's hard to imagine a war fought in backyards. From Bull Run to Appomattox Courthouse, and all the the battles in between, it was a war that should have been over in a month. Instead 620,000 men died. Battles. Spies. Slaves. Tactical errors. A president torn. It's all here. The BEST of the Civil War… Continue reading Civil War Nonfiction
Survival stories are high drama, high adventure, high entertainment. Everyone, including kids, loves a good survival story. Tod Olson is claiming the space with his Lost series for its easy narration packed with details. Once you've tackled those, get started on the rest of this A-list of real people facing the biggest challenges of their… Continue reading Middle Grade Survival Nonfiction
Even as the United States condemned Hitler and the Holocaust, political leaders in the south held fast to the idea that black people were inferior to white people. Policemen, the KKK, and most white people in the south ignored U.S. integration laws and continued to demoralize black people. This list captures the major resistance events… Continue reading Middle Grade Civil Rights Nonfiction
It isn't hard to figure out why we hold sports in such high regard. We love winners, but especially when they beat the odds. For many athletes, sports are the key to a better life, but getting there isn't easy. It takes hard work and rare talent. These stories are stories of inspiration. Read them… Continue reading Middle Grade Sports Nonfiction
No moment in history is more horrific than the Holocaust of World War II. When the Titanic sunk, women and children were saved first. During the Holocaust, they were killed first. Some of these books provide darker details of the Holocaust than others. I have listed them in order from least to most disturbing. Hana’s… Continue reading Middle Grade Holocaust Nonfiction
Hitler and the annihilation of the Jews is only a piece of the World War II story. There was the war with Japan, the invasion of Normandy, civil rights issues, prisoner of war stories, the dropping of the atomic bomb, and of course, that famous photo at Iwo Jima. All of these events can be… Continue reading World War II Nonfiction
Most of us learned our history from dry, boring textbooks, and pretty much can't remember any of it. One of the most well respected children's nonfiction authors, Steve Sheinkin, admits to being one of those boring textbook writers. He's made amends, and two of his books appear on this list. Some will leave you laughing.… Continue reading Revolutionary War Nonfiction
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