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Chapter Books

Non-Fiction Books

The newest recommendations are at the top.

Spy Skills by Michael Martin / Rating: 5
2nd grader Ken says:

"This book is about how spies work and how they stay safe.  I learned how they hop onto subway cars or a bus so that they are not followed.  I also learned what a dead drop is.

This book is special because the job of a spy is exciting."
 
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Where Does the Garbage Go? by Paul Showers / Rating: 5
2nd grader Gavin says:

"This book is about garbage and recycling. It tells About recycling paper. It tells what we used to do with the garbage.  It tells about recycling paper, aluminum, glass and plastic.  This is a great book.

It is special because It helps the earth."
 
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Super Storms by Seymour Simon / Rating: 5
2nd grader Ken says:

"This book is about thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes and blizzards.  Even though no one can stop a storm, this book tells me that we can be safe by listening to warnings.

I think it is special because it is a cool book.  It teaches me about all the super storms and has really awesome photos."
 
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The Story of Flight by Gallimard Jeunesse Rating: 5

1st grade Kavel says, "This book tells how the Wright Brothers made the first planes.
This book is special because its pages are different than most others."
 

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Bald Eagle by Gordon Morrison

3rd grader Kayleigh says, " This book is about two bald eagles. The book tells about the Bald Eagles from when they were born to when they have their own children. This book is special because it tells the life story of two Bald Eagles and how they pass their life. I also like this book because it helps save the Bald Eagles."

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Football in Action by John Crossingham

3rd grader Marc says, " This book is about football. This book is special because it shows what football is all about. It also teaches you how to block, throw, and catch."

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Basketball in Action by Bobbie Kalman

3rd grader Kevin says, " The book is very helpful because it's like an almanac sports! It teaches you helpful skills and great step by step instructions. This book is fun, fabulous, and fantastic. This book has great ideas."

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Chicago Bears by Pat Ryan

3rd grader Jason says, " It is about the Chicago Bears. The book has real photographs of football players. Next it is a biography on the Bears."

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Chicago Bears by Pat Ryan

3rd grader James says, " The book is about the Bears playing other teams. There are real live pictures. Like one of the pictures are #3 making a touchdown. That's what the book is about. The thing that makes the book special is Walter Payton jumping over a big crowd of people that tried to get him. That's how it's special!"

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Chapter books are also found in the NON-FICTION section of our LMC. They all have numbers on their spine label above the first three letters of the author's last name. 
Like this:

794.3
NAM

Once students become pretty good readers, chapter books are for them. This is where your imagination really kicks in and a well written story brings fantasy to life.

Clow Kids rave about these REALLY GOOD chapter books!