Showing posts with label informational reading.. Show all posts
Showing posts with label informational reading.. Show all posts

Monday, November 28, 2022

Synergy: Nocturnal Animals


NOCTURNAL ANIMALS are creatures who are active during the night and sleep during the day. After dark, these animals hunt, eat, and mate. Adaptations to their senses such as hearing, eyesight, and smell allow them to function in the dark.


Read the recently published children’s book series, then learn more at the websites:


THE NOCTURNALS by Tracey Hecht includes both early reader (3 levels) and middle grade fiction reading adventures. Combining humor with mystery, the fiction books have recently expanded to include nonfiction works. 


New nonfiction works are intended to extend the fiction reading experience. However, they can stand alone for children who prefer informational reading and activities. ARC courtesy of Fabled Films Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.


UNIQUE ADAPTATIONS OF NIGHTTIME ANIMALS is a companion to The Mysterious Abduction Books for ages 9 to 12. Focusing on both adaptations and conservation efforts, it combines narrative from the series characters along with interesting facts.


AWESOME FEATURES & SURPRISING ADAPTATIONS is a companion to the Early Reader series for ages 6 to 8. Focusing on the adaptations of nine nocturnal animals, readers connect their favorite nocturnal characters to real-world nighttime animals and their habitats.


NOCTURNALS WORLD is the web portal for The Nocturnals series. Readers are invited to join the “Nocturnal Brigade”. The website includes information about the authors, books, educational resources, and activities.


To visit the website, go to https://nocturnalsworld.com/.


NOCTURNAL ANIMALS from DK Findout! provides information about night creatures.


To explore the web project, go to https://www.dkfindout.com/us/animals-and-nature/nocturnal-animals/.


LIST OF NOCTURNAL ANIMALS from Wikipedia provides links to dozens of nocturnal creatures.


To visit the list, go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_nocturnal_animals.








Thursday, May 28, 2015

Book Review: The Boys Who Challenged Hitler

THE BOYS WHO CHALLENGED HITLER: KNUD PETERSON AND THE CHURCHILL CLUB by Phillip Hoose tells the amazing true story of teens who stood up to the Nazis in Denmark during World War II.
The book’s introduction discusses how the author learned about the story and connected with one of the Churchill Club members. This work of nonfiction then alternates between a narrative discussing the formation and activities of the Churchill Club with the recollections of member Knud Pedersen.
Filled with historical photos, maps, artwork, and other primary source documents, the fast-paced story is presented in short chapters that follow the teens from their acts of sabotage through their trial and imprisonment during the War. It concludes with a discussion of what happened to the group members after the War.
To ensure that this book doesn’t get lost in the nonfiction section, consider featuring it along with works of historical fiction. Or, even better, suggest it to youth who enjoy dystopian fiction. This work of nonfiction contains the elements of resistance fighting that youth enjoy in dystopian works. It’s also a great choice for youth who enjoy real-world military and adventure stories.
To learn more about the author, go to http://www.philliphoose.com/.
Published by Farrar Straus Giroux on May 12, 2015.