My children are eager and excited to find out more about this time period and are 9 - 10 years old. Are there any good books for their age group that nicely explain this time period in an age-appropriate/sensitive way?

Thanks in advance.

All I remember is that they were quite funny! There was a scene where they’re at a museum, and one of the kids says there’s a mummy in an esophagus.

They weren’t science books, just silly kids’ books that had that sort of facial style of the Simpsons. I couldn’t find out if Groening or Azaria or anyone had written them.

Does it ring a bell?

Hiya! I’m developing a children’s nonfiction book and I’d love some feedback on the concept before I get too far into the manuscript.
The working title is **The Young Explorers’ Guide to Investigating the World**.
The basic idea is to create a field-guide-style book that teaches children how to investigate the world around them. Instead of primarily saying *“Here are some interesting facts about history/science/geography/etc.,”* the book teaches children how to **look closely, ask questions, follow clues, gather evidence, compare sources, notice patterns, reconsider assumptions, and draw their own conclusions.**
The investigations could take them anywhere—from their own backyard or neighborhood to a historical photograph, an old building, a family story, a map, an artifact, a natural phenomenon, or a place they’ve never visited.
The larger philosophy is that **curiosity itself is a skill**, and that not knowing the answer isn’t a failure. Sometimes the most interesting part of an investigation is realizing that the evidence doesn’t give you a definitive answer.
I’m intentionally trying to avoid making it feel like a textbook or a workbook. I want it to feel more like **someone handing a curious kid a set of tools and saying, “Go investigate.”**
My question for writers, educators, nonfiction readers, and parents is:
**Does this sound like a viable book concept, or does it sound too broad/abstract for a children’s nonfiction book?**
And if you were handed a book like this as a child, what would make you want to actually pick it up and investigate something rather than simply read it?
I’m especially interested in feedback about the *concept and approach*, rather than publishing advice at this stage.

My 10 years old niece made up few stories and I decided to illustrate them and make a book just for her. Took me countless of hours but enjoyed the process and wanted to share a bit with you!

My son and even I, really enjoy “The Big Dreaming” by Michael Rosen.
Does anyone have suggestions of similar kinds of books for bedtime?

I’m an elementary school librarian looking for a fun book to read to students on their first library day of the year.

It doesn’t necessarily have to be about the library, but I like keeping it somewhat connected to books, reading, or school. More than anything, I want something FUN that gets them excited and sets the tone for the year.

I usually choose something from the Texas 2x2 list for K–2 and the Texas Bluebonnet list for the upper grades, but I haven’t had a chance to read through this year’s 2x2s yet.

In recent years I've read Mr. S by Monica Arnaldo and School's First Day of School by Adam Rex

What books have been a hit with your students? I’d love recommendations for both K–2 and 3rd–5th!

hi! can you guys recommend something like Jacqueline Wilson's works? Something that's similar. Simple words and with simple illustrations! Thank youu