non-fiction
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Pyongyang: A journey in North Korea
Book title: Pyongyang: A journey in North Korea Author: Guy Delisle Bibliographic entry Delisle, G. (2007). Pyongyang: A journey in North Korea. Montreal, Canada: Drawn & Quarterly Books. Description This non-fiction graphic novel is about Delisle’s trip to North Korea to work in an animation studio there. Reaction The black and white drawings are simple and journalistic.…
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Children’s transportation encyclopedia
Book title: Children’s Transportation Encyclopedia Editor: James Harrison Bibliographic entry Harrison, J. (Ed.). (2001). Children’s transportation encyclopedia. Vancouver, Canada: New Millenium Books. Description This encyclopedia covers historical and modern developments in transportation for vehicles on wheels, on water, on the tracks, in the air and in space. Reaction The drawings of each vehicle are almost photographic in…
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Atlas of ancient worlds: People and places from the past
Book title: Atlas of ancient worlds: People and places from the past Author: Peter Chrisp Bibliographic entry Chrisp, P. (2009). Atlas of ancient worlds: People and places from the past. New York, NY: Dorling Kindersley. Description Organized by continent, this atlas conveys textual and visual descriptions of ancient people. It is filled with maps and historical artifacts…
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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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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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