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Great STEM Books for Fourth Graders
Why Science Books?
Summer: the few months of freedom from school and early-morning alarms. It’s a time to relax, make...
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The Wall that Freed Boston
The Setting
The American Revolutionary War era was a hard time to be alive.
British soldiers forced people to house a...
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2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Get Ready Now!
2024 Total Solar Eclipse
You hear that, world? The big day is fast approaching, so rustle up some solar eclipse glass...
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The Inventor of Aquariums
If you wanted to read a picture book to young readers about sea creatures, women in STEM, and amazing inventions, whe...
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60 Developmental Elementary Science Writing Prompts
Science and STEM Writing Journal Prompts
How 14 American Scientists Wrote About Their Observations
In your science cl...
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Monster Trouble in Nantucket
The Real Life Tale
Ever wondered what lies beyond the sandy beaches or rolling tides of the sea? Well, you’re not alo...
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6 Amazing Stand-Alone Middle Grade Novels: Come on an Epic Journey
When kids outgrow picture books, it's time to introduce them to the best classic children's books. Short chapter boo...
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What Alien Books are Recommend for 2nd-4th or 5th-8th Grade Kids?
What are some great children's books about aliens? Ages 5-8
At Mims House, we have two distinctive types of scien...
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You CAN Encourage Summer Reading: Book List K-6 Grade Levels (Elementary Students)
As summer break approaches, you need two things to help your child manage their summer reading.
First, you need a li...
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Books for the Dinosaur-Obsessed Kids
A Little Bit of Dinosaur Series
Popular Dinosaur Books Series - OVER 2.3 Million Reads!
Do you need a perfect gift f...
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Daughters: The Perfect Father's Day Gift
Happy Mother's Day!
But are you ready for Father's Day? Need present ideas?
Only 49 more shopping days till your dau...
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Turning Third Grade Readers into Lifelong Readers
Needed: Great 3rd Grade Chapter Books
Third grade students are at a crucial point in their reading careers.
Almost a...
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