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Jump on the Earth Train

Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider by Jessica Lanan

The Day the River Caught Fire: How the Cuyahoga River Exploded and Ignited the Earth Day Movement by Barry Wittenstein

November 17, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Science and history can be a fun subject for kids. However, it always seems that people hit on the same historical event or scientific areas. Therefore, I am interested when I find books that do not cover the “same old same old,” or find a fresh take on an old favorite. While both books are available, I read them via online reader copies. When I saw Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider, My first thought was, “Oh a spider.” My […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Health, History, Non-Fiction Tagged With: Barry Wittenstein, Chicago, Earth Day, Jessica Lanan, Jessie Hartland, pollution, rivers, Science & Nature, Social Themes, spiders

BlackRaven's CBR15 Review No:814 · Genres: Children's Books, Health, History, Non-Fiction · Tags: Barry Wittenstein, Chicago, Earth Day, Jessica Lanan, Jessie Hartland, pollution, rivers, Science & Nature, Social Themes, spiders ·
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5 stars out of 5 just because it’s that darn different

Oscar’s American Dream by Barry Wittenstein

December 16, 2020 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Oscar’s American Dream might not become a classic, but Barry Wittenstein has created something that has all the pieces to become one. First, there are the great illustrations by Kristen and Kevin Howdeshell. Second, there is a story that tells us the history from “the little guys” point of view. And finally, there are elements that the two create together to make something all ages can relate too and love. The start of the book is a man named Oskar (who would change his name […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, History Tagged With: 20th Century, Barry Wittenstein, Emigration & Immigration, Lifestyles | City & Town Life

BlackRaven's CBR12 Review No:406 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction, History · Tags: 20th Century, Barry Wittenstein, Emigration & Immigration, Lifestyles | City & Town Life ·
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