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Picture Books for #STEM Girls

November 21, 2014February 3, 2021 Candace

I would like to say I was shocked when I heard about the incredibly sexist Barbie: I Can Be a Computer Engineer Book (warning: profanity

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Picture Books About Early Humans

February 11, 2014 Candace

We’re currently studying early humans, from the origins of man to the prehistoric stone ages to the Neolithic revolution of agriculture. Here are a few

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Picture Books About Sharks for #SharkWeek

August 9, 2013August 9, 2013 Candace

In honor of the end of Shark Week, here are our favorite children’s picture books about sharks. Most of our picks are non-fiction. When choosing

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7 Best Picture Books About Zoos

July 31, 2013 Candace

In honor of National Zoo Keepers’ Week last week, here are picture books about zoos my children enjoy! ZooZical: In addition to being a cute

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The Twelve Days of Christmas Picture Books

December 5, 2012 Candace

One of my favorite monthly rituals is opening our boxes of seasonal and holiday books and bringing out these classic stories. December is the time

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9 Picture Books About Election Day for Kids

November 3, 2012 Candace

At Lifetime Moms, I posted 6 Ways to Talk About the Election with Kids. Picture Books are a great way to introduce complex topics like

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5 Pumpkin Books for Your Story Patch

October 11, 2012September 27, 2013 Candace

Pumpkins are popping up all over the place here! I love how the pumpkin theme lasts the whole fall season, from harvest to Halloween to

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Picture Books for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot

September 18, 2012September 3, 2013 Candace

We enjoy exploring traditions from a number of cultures. Although we are a Christian family, I try to introduce my family’s Jewish heritage to my

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8 Picture Books to Enjoy in the Summer Sun

June 19, 2012June 3, 2014 Candace

Last year we shared five of our favorite picture books about summer and here are three more summer children’s books to add to our

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Books, Videos, and Websites About Vikings for Elementary Kids

March 28, 2012March 23, 2012 Candace

It’s a Viking raid here on Naturally Educational! My friend, Athena, is always exploring the most exciting topics with her three kids. Last year they

Candace Lindemann is a published children’s writer and educational consultant. She holds a B.A. from Yale University and an M.Ed. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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