This is an autobiography of Ruskin Bond, an Anglo-Indian raised in India, who grew up to be a famous writer. The book talks about everything about his childhood, from when he was a baby to the age of 16 or 18 years. It talks about when he went on a plane, an Arab dhow( aContinue reading “When I Was a Boy”
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WHO WAS Julius Caesar?
Plot: Julius Caesar made the Roman empire stretch from Gaul to parts of Egypt.He earned the Corana Civica, an award for warriors who risked their own life to save another’s. This book contains information such as when he was born, whom he married, what his tactics were in war, his most famous battles, and whenContinue reading “WHO WAS Julius Caesar?”
Amar Chitra Katha- Great Indian Emperors
This book by Amar Chitra Katha is about few of the most important kings of India- Ashoka, Samudra Gupta and Harsha. The book talks about Ashoka, the king who became a follower of Buddhism later in his life. Samudra Gupta was a king who could both fight and play the lute. King Harsha was aContinue reading “Amar Chitra Katha- Great Indian Emperors”
WHO WAS Gandhi?
This book by Dana Meachen Rau is a biography of Mahatma Gandhi, who I think is one of the world’s most important people. Gandhi was a freedom fighter who fought for Indian independence against the British. He fought with violence, boycott, strikes, non-cooperation and satyagraha. Gandhi was against violence in any form and tried toContinue reading “WHO WAS Gandhi?”
WHO WAS Princess Diana
This book by Ellen Labrecque is a biography of Princess Diana. Princess Diana was a noble woman who was kind and friendly. She married Prince Charles. This is a 106 page biography. It talks about when Diana was in school, when she was dreaming of love, her marriage with Prince Charles, her family and kids,Continue reading “WHO WAS Princess Diana”
Animal Alphabet
This book by Alex Lluch is for babies and young kids. It will help them learn their abcs and a few animals from a-z, such as alligator, bear, camel, dolphin, elephant, etc. The most interesting feature of this book is that it has small pockets with slides. If you slide it, on one side youContinue reading “Animal Alphabet”
Dolphin Tale 2
Winter and Panama are two dolphins at CMA. Winter was caught in a crab trap and her tail was so badly damaged that she had to lose it. But then, Winter got herself a new mechanical tail! One night, Panama passes away. If Winter does not stay with another dolphin at CMA, she will haveContinue reading “Dolphin Tale 2”
World War II-War in the Air
May it be from the Hawker Hurricane to the Supermarine Spitfire, to the P-51 Mustang to the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber, this book by John Hamilton has everything( and I mean everything) about the planes in WWII. The book provides basic information on the America, British German, Japanese, and Soviet Union air power. TheContinue reading “World War II-War in the Air”
WHO WAS Genghis Khan?
This 105 page book is a biography. Have you even wondered what life would be in a Mongol tribe? Or what it might be under the great ruler Genghis Khan? Then this book is just for you! This book will tell you everything you need to know about the life of Genghis Khan from howContinue reading “WHO WAS Genghis Khan?”
WHAT WERE The Twin Towers?
Do you want to know about the Twin Towers? Well, this book is just for you! This 107 page book by Jim O’Connor will tell you everything you need to know about the Twin Towers. It speaks about the history of the towers, how and when they were built and the 9/11 attacks. You mightContinue reading “WHAT WERE The Twin Towers?”
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