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Best Children's Philosophy Books

BRUCE THE MOOSE & BO
Unfortunately Bo did not keep her promise and invited many friends over to her nest. This is a delightful book for children ages 2 - 9 and P - 4.
Reviews
"One day, Bo comes up with the idea to build a nest in the antlers of a moose named Bruce. Will Bo and Bruce find a way to make things right again."
"She also enjoyed the illustrations, they really created a good image of the story in her head."
"My granddaughter loves this books and the others in this series."
"Nice story and nice illustrations."
"Colorful artwork & cute story make this a fun and educational bedtime book."
"It's not terrible."
"I am always looking for books for my granddaughter to read - she is just learning to read and knows a lot of sight words."
"Really cute story. Great illustrations."
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The Sky: A Complete Post-Apocalyptic Series with Twists and Turns (The Sky Series, Books 1-4)
Eighteen-year-old Seven and her best friend, Ten, live where all is peaceful ... except for the violent war raging above the sky. Lifelike humanoid robots and self-operated drones tend to everyone's needs, leaving people free to spend their time stimulating their minds and enjoying life's pleasures. The rules force everyone to accept their fates, but Seven decides to do something unprecedented: to go against the Decision Makers' wishes. "Every time I thought I had figured something out, the story took yet another twist and I was left re-thinking everything I had come to believe! If you like romantic action-packed novels with adventure, mystery, and strong male and female leads, don't miss this gripping fast-paced read! THE SKY is a collection of all four books in a young adult science fiction series that tells the story of a teen girl and boy coming of age in a post-apocalyptic futuristic society founded on secrets and lies. Lynne delivers an exhilarating cinematic experience filled with thrilling suspense, shocking twists and turns, forbidden romance, imaginative adventure, and thought-provoking philosophy. THE SKY has captured the hearts of both teens and adults who enjoyed THE HUNGER GAMES (by Suzanne Collins), DIVERGENT (by Veronica Roth), THE GENDER GAME (by Bella Forrest), SLAVE (by Laura Frances), CONFIGURED (by Jenetta Penner), THE MAZE RUNNER (by James Dashner), and THE GIVER (by Lois Lowry). Amazon Prime members who own a Kindle e-reader, Fire tablet, or Fire phone: Borrow THE SKY (The Sky Series, Books 1-4) ebook for FREE from the Kindle Owners' Lending Library. -- Megan, i fall in love book blog ★★★★★. "It's been years since I read a story that kept me begging for more . "Every time I thought I had figured something out, the story took yet another twist and I was left re-thinking everything I had come to believe! "It is rare and special when you come across an author who writes like Lynne. An excerpt from THE SKY: Ten throws his arm around me and shoves me against the wall. A huge, black, shiny, box-like terrestrial drone is coming out of--not a doorway, but--the middle of a wall, through an opening that shouldn't be there. I take small, shallow breaths, even though my lungs are begging for more air. I feel the heat of Ten's controlled breaths against my face. As we stand there, it feels as if an electric charge is growing between us, so powerful that it would shock us if we moved even a millimeter closer together.
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"Each book became more intense, more creative and the further I delved in, so many secrets were coming out. Jenny Lynne did such a fantastic job at describing what was going on, the descriptive surroundings and the people came alive for me. The characters were an array of individuals with different feelings, thought process and the way they handled their life as it basically was not as it seemed."
"Usually trilogies start strong and I am disappointed in the final book, the author has no idea how to end the series, its predictable, or I simply become bored."
"Ryan was an awesome character, the ladies were each so strong, love how murphys twin changed over time and the way the mom of the twins was once the two came of age."
"I'm a huge fan of dystopian type stories, so that aspect of this book was super great, and even though dystopian is a popular story to write at this time, I still felt that this book was unique enough that I didn't feel like I have read it before. I'm not super crazy about what happens towards the end, and I'm not thrilled that I have to wait to find out what happens until the next book, but I highly recommend this book. My review for the second book: Return to the Sky: Return to the Sky is the sequel for Above the Sky, and I loved both books! This book picks right up where the first book ended, so I definitely recommend reading the first book before this one. *There will be spoilers for the first book in this review*. In the first book, Seven took Six's place as a warrior, so Seven had to leave home and fight to protect her home community and Six stayed at home and was assigned a mate, and since they are twins, they assumed each other's identities without most people knowing the difference. I'm hoping in the next book, the characters start to question the governments actions more, happiness for the side characters, and more of Ten and Seven together!"
"The characters were so well written, I felt like I was part of the book."
"I’d give this series 10 stars if I could."
"I read A LOT, and I've learned how to pick books that I will almost certainly enjoy, but I was completely blown away by how much I loved this trilogy."
"I reviewed each book seperatly if you want my opinion perbook but overall it's a great read and worth checking out."
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Children's book: "IF ONLY I WASN'T LONELY": Teach Your Child What Respect Really Means, Anti-Bullying Picture Book for Kids 3-9 (Animal story fiction kids books 7)
Beyond the tallest mountains, in a forest far away, There's a haven safe from tigers, where gentle animals stay. Besides being a delightful read for children with wonderful illustrations, this book teaches such an important lesson to children - as well as to an adult who may be reading the book to a child.
Reviews
"If it has a clear and good lesson that kids will understand easily, then it is a good book, and this one certainly is."
"I don't get all of the great reviews of this book."
"Again and again I find Sigal's beautiful books a must have for kids and grand-kids."
"Great message, and story teach children not to judge before they get to know a person."
"this was a really great book for my daughter."
"Another good book from the same author."
"I love this book, I am going to read this to my Sunday school class next week."
"The illustrations are done so well, much better than I was expecting for such a low price!"
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Best Children's Math Books

Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition
This book brings to life the stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, who lived through the Civil Rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the movement for gender equality, and whose work forever changed the face of NASA and the country. “The perfect impetus for discussion on a host of important historical themes germane to the 1950s, such as gender roles, racial prejudice and segregation, and scientific exploration… Middle-schoolers will find their story, here in a young readers’ edition of Shetterly’s 2016 adult book, engaging and inspirational.” (Booklist) Margot Lee Shetterly is a writer who grew up in Hampton, Virginia, where she knew many of the women in her book Hidden Figures .
Reviews
"For every little girl with a dream (Young and Not So Young :-) ),, this is a must have for every library."
"Today..... in the year 2017.....it is amazing what we have missed or forgotten in our lifeline....this story is an eye opener for sure...I grew up in a home that harboured no prejudices of any kind...heard stories...but did not experience anything first hand...thank God we are moving in the right direction...just wish it was faster..."
"They said it made them feel like they could accomplish great things."
"The movie just couldn't cover all the book tells of and focuses specifically on the space quest."
"Wonderful and empowering story about the amazing work accomplished by African America women in the aerospace field."
"My 8 year old and I are reading this after having seen the movie twice."
"I am pleased and moreover, have read the story and enjoyed it immensely."
"I gave this book to one of my students and she loves it!"
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Best Children's Study Aids Books

ACT Prep Black Book: The Most Effective ACT Strategies Ever Published
The Black Book works best when used with the authentic ACT questions in the "Red Book," which is the Real ACT Prep Guide, 3rd Edition, by ACT, Inc. The Black Book shows you how to beat the ACT, while the Red Book gives you real ACT questions to practice with. Click the "look inside" feature above to browse the Black Book and get a feel for how it approaches the ACT! Unwritten Test Design Rules Of ACT Math ... ACT Math Answer-Choice Patterns The General Process For Answering ACT Math Questions ... Walkthroughs: The ACT Math Process In Action Against Real Questions ... How To Read Passages On The ACT Science Section ... ACT Science Answer-Choice Patterns ... Walkthroughs: The ACT Science Process In Action Against Real Questions ... Commas In The ACT English Section ... The General Process For Answering ACT English Questions ACT English Answer-Choice Patterns And Issues Walkthroughs: The ACT English Process In Action Against Real Questions ... Click the "look inside" feature above to browse the Black Book and get a feel for how it approaches the ACT! In other words, most ACT tutors and courses teach the same math, reading, and writing skills that you learn in high school, because they mistakenly assume that the ACT is a test of college readiness. But Mike has looked carefully at large numbers of real ACT questions, and knows that they don't reward the same things that teachers reward in high school and college. So students who want to improve their test scores shouldn't waste time re-learning what they've already learned in school - instead, they should learn how the ACT actually works, so they can take their existing knowledge and leverage it into a higher score.
Reviews
"Nice book!!!"
"Very good study item."
"Definitely the best ACT prep guide published."
"I ordered this book and some other ACT review books for my son."
"I am planning to use this with my students."
"This book helped my son score up 4 points on the ACT."
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Best Children's Law & Crime Books

Kennedy's Last Days: The Assassination That Defined a Generation
Adapted from Bill O'Reilly's best-selling historical thriller Killing Kennedy , with an unforgettable cast of characters, page-turning action, and art on every spread, Kennedy's Last Days is history that reads like a thriller. Combined with the relative short length of the book, Herrmann's narration makes this an excellent choice for introducing young learners to Kennedy's assassination.–Jessica Miller, West Springfield Public Library, MAα(c) Copyright 2013.
Reviews
"Not too bad but being an assassination buff and having read hundreds of books on it this was mediocre."
"Christmas gift, sure he will love it!!"
"Excellent book for children and seniors who have trouble reading."
"Came in perfect condition."
"Great book!"
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Best Children's Jobs & Careers Books

Oh, the Places You'll Go! (Classic Seuss)
In a starred review, Booklist notes, “Seuss’s message is simple but never sappy: life may be a ‘Great Balancing Act,’ but through it all ‘There’s fun to be done.’” A perennial favorite and a perfect gift for anyone starting a new phase in their life! The incomparable Dr. Seuss rejoices in the potential everyone has to fulfill their wildest dreams: "You'll be on your way up! While doting relatives will find this extended greeting card an ideal gift for nursery school graduates, the story will have less appeal for children than Seuss' story books and easy readers. Seuss' characteristic drawings carry and extend the text through mazelike streets, over colorful checkerboard landscapes, into muddy blue "slumps," through heady highs when fame results from success at the game of life, and through dark, lonely confrontations with graveyard-like fears in times of solitude. While the text gives a strong message of self-determination and potential, the small, male "you" pictured seems more of a passive passenger on his journey through life, reacting to things as they come and walking along with his eyes shut on both the first and last pages of the text.
Reviews
"I love these books with the great illustrations and wonderful message to encourage someone graduating high school and going to the next phase of life to "see the places you'll go"."
"This will be apart of my babies graduation gift."
"I had given this book to my granddaughter as a toddler."
"I hope to present the book to my granddaughter in 10 years, when she graduates from high school."
"This will be my daughter's 2030 High School graduation present."
"Tomorrow, he will take it to school and have this year's teacher's sign it."
"Arrived early, and it is delightful."
"We intend to have their teachers at each grade level throughout their school career write something in this book about them and we will present it to them at graduation."
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Best Children's School & Education Books

I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World (Young Readers Edition)
Raised in a once-peaceful area of Pakistan transformed by terrorism, Malala was taught to stand up for what she believes. In this Young Readers Edition of her bestselling memoir, which has been reimagined specifically for a younger audience and includes exclusive photos and material, we hear firsthand the remarkable story of a girl who knew from a young age that she wanted to change the world -- and did. Her strong voice and ideals come across on every page, emphasizing how her surroundings and supportive family helped her become the relevant figure she is today. "Although her efforts to attend school, and the subsequent attack she endured, make for a powerful story, Yousafzai writes just as vividly about her daily life as a child in Pakistan.... Yousafzai's fresh, straightforward voice creates an easily read narrative that will introduce a slew of younger readers to both her story and her mission. [Yousafzai's] strong voice and ideals come across on every page, emphasizing how her surroundings and supportive family helped her become the relevant figure she is today....― SLJ.
Reviews
"My 11-year old son read this and was so touched and inspired by Malala's story."
"Her voice is very clear, and my students felt like they "got to know her" well."
"I found "I AM Malala" to be very well written and full of detailed information about her previous life, her school, friends and family times before she was shot by the Taliban."
"***********NO SPOILER REVIEW**********. What a sad, hopeful, beautiful story this is."
""I Am Malala" tells the story of a young woman who yearned for knowledge and education in Pakistan, a country where the Taliban persecutes the education of women, and who almost paid for these things with her life. Although the story of Malala's life and the history of the country are definitely worth reading, the flow of this book is hard to follow at times. Moreover, even though this is Malala's memoir, it seems that the book tells more about Pakistan and her extended family, which can leave the reader questioning if this book should truly be called a memoir for about half of the book."
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Best Children's Reference

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why (National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books)
Linking to a popular feature in the super successful National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book brings the browsable fun of the bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac to a new audience: preschoolers! She has written several popular titles, including Little Kids First Big Book of Why and numerous installments for the National Geographic Readers series.
Reviews
"One of the reviews said it has misinformation because it classifies humans as "carnivores", but some recent studie shave classified humans as such "based on the percentage of meat in the typical human diet". See: http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/04/20/150817741/for-most-of-human-history-being-an-omnivore-was-no-dilemma. Another negative review said the information is shallow and gave this example: "Some question do not even have answers like this one, 'why some animals are big and some are smalls?'. Why are some animals big and others small?"
"I bought this book and a few others that were similar for my kids (Ages 6 and 12) for Christmas."
"This is one of the best books I've purchased!"
"This was a great book to give my curious 4 year old."
"I bought this for my 4 year old for Christmas and it was a quick favorite."
"I bought this book for my 6 year old daughter."
"A little discombobulated format wise, but the subject matter stimulates valuable discussion between parent and child."
"Not exactly what I expected."
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Best Children's Politics & Government

I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark
Get to know celebrated Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—in the first picture book about her life—as she proves that disagreeing does not make you disagreeable! This picture book biography of Justice Ginsburg traces her achievements in the field of law back to her girlhood years, emphasizing for readers the importance of dissent in the face of an unequal society. Students will delight as they watch a young Ginsburg "protest" being forced to write with her right hand (she was left-handed) and "object" to being made to take home economics instead of shop class. Back matter includes photos of Ginsburg, more information on her life and the Supreme Court cases alluded to in the text, and a bibliography with quotation sources. VERDICT This dynamic offering is an essential purchase that will be useful for completing assignments as well as for pleasure reading.—Rebecca Gueorguiev, New York Public Library "Speak purposefully and carry a big legal pad.
Reviews
"Fantastic book for young kids and adults."
"Inspired my granddaughter!"
"Beautifully illustrated and summarized ."
"I purchased this as a gift and it was a tremendous success."
"Great book for all children."
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Best Children's Foreign Language Learning Books

The Giving Tree
And don't miss Runny Babbit Returns , the new book from Shel Silverstein! In Shel Silverstein's popular tale of few words and simple line drawings, a tree starts out as a leafy playground, shade provider, and apple bearer for a rambunctious little boy. At this point in the story, the double-page spread shows a pathetic solitary stump, poignantly cut down to the heart the boy once carved into the tree as a child that said "M.E. When there's nothing left of her, the boy returns again as an old man, needing a quiet place to sit and rest. (All ages) --Karin Snelson “If you’re looking for a children’s book that teaches generosity or unselfishness, most people will point you right to The Giving Tree , Shel Silverstein’s lovely story of a tree that will do anything for the boy it loves—and for good reason.
Reviews
"All that I can honestly say about this book, what some people say is "controversial" is it ; touches on feelings. teaches about selfishness. teaches about selflessness. teaches about caring. teaches about giving. this book really tugs at all the emotions everyone goes through one time or another. It has turned into a discussion book for all my grandkids. The book is a hardback & comes with a cover resembling the cover of the book."
"She would often just read a poem from A Light in the Attic, or Where the Sidewalk Ends, but this book really stuck with me."
"One of my favorite books with a great lesson for children on giving/taking and appreciation."
"Must have for all children."
"Best childhood book ever - adults should re-read every year as well."
"Great story for my 6 year old who reads voraciously.."
"Just like I remebered!"
"Kids take stories very seriously and this is depressing to say the very least."
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Best Children's Reading & Writing Education Books

First 100 Words
Your little one will soon learn some essential first words and pictures with this bright board book. Roger lives in London and has three children, who have been the inspiration behind many of his best publishing ideas.
Reviews
""First 100 Words" by Roger Priddy was bought as a gift for my sons’s first birthday and it is the perfect book for a one year old. It is quite a basic book and the sort of board book most children will have at some stage in their life. This version of the book is pretty small (it's 5 x 6 inches; an over-sized ABC/colors version can be found here), and it can withstand rough little hands as it is a board book."
"This book is perfect for the diaper bag!"
"Bright, colorful, fun and sturdy."
"My 1 year old niece loves this book and my sister says its the perfect size for her to carry around!"
"This is a great starter book for infants/toddlers."
"My Grandson Enjoys Turning, The Tear Resistant Pages."
"Gift for my great grandson's first Christmas."
"My 2 year old loves this book."
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Best Children's Money & Saving Reference

Who Was Steve Jobs? (Who Was?)
biography, children will learn how his obsession with computers and technology at an early age led him to co-found and run Apple, in addition to turning Pixar into a ground-breaking animation studio. Pamela Pollack and Meg Belviso have co-authored several children's books, including Who Was Nelson Mandela?, Who Is J.K.
Reviews
"the book is fantastic, i can't take y mind of it and i can't stop reading it a thousand times."
"Well written, and to the point."
"This book is a book that everyone that want to learn about Steve Jobs and his life with apple and make Apple how it is today."
"This series of biographies are good for elementary school kids."
"I knew the "name" Steve Jobs, and I knew he had something to do with computers, but I had no idea the depth of his contribution."
"I bought this book for a little kid who was interested in learning about Steve Jobs because I always talk about his contributions."
"my 10 and 13 y/o love these books."
"It told me so much about his life. And how much he had to go through starting from his garage to a company."
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