book reviews
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From then to now: A short history of the world by Christopher Moore
Book title: From then to now: A short history of the world Author: Christopher Moore Bibliographic entry Moore, C. (2011). From then to now: A short history of the world. Toronto, Canada: Tundra Book. Description A non-fiction description of the history of people and the unique societies around the world. Reaction Although the topic would certainly appeal…
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Changeling by Philippa Gregory
Book title: Changeling Author: Philippa Gregory Bibliographic entry Gregory, P. (2012). Order of Darkness: Vol. 1. Changeling. Toronto, Canada: Simon Pulse. Description The setting is Europe in 1453 and Luca, having grown up in a monastery, is asked to take on the work as an inquirer for the church. He meets Isolde, a young woman trapped by…
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The World Almanac for Kids (2013)
Book title: The World Almanac for Kids 2013 Author: World Almanac Books Bibliographic entry World Almanac Books (Ed.). (2013). The world almanac for kids 2013. New York, NY: World Almanac Books. Description This almanac is filled with pictures and facts. It highlights popular culture in the year 2012 and is organized by topic alphabetically from animals to…
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Life by Keith Richards
Book title: Life Author: Keith Richards Bibliographic entry Richards, K. (2010). Life. Hatchette Audio. Description The autobiography of the infamous rock star. It includes his early influences, his struggles with addiction, good times and bad times with The Rolling Stones. His personal life is revealed through romantic escapades, marriage, and fatherhood. Reaction Filled with profanity and…
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Using gaming and graphics to grab students
So many of the changes in our library, representing the new Ontario School Library Association’s document Together for Learning, are fundamentally shifting how we see popular culture’s role in education. The document recognizes the need for social networking and meeting the students where they are whether interested in graphic novels, anime or gaming. I allow gaming…
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