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What Are Some Interesting Books For A Boy In The 6th Grade, But On A 9th Grade Reading Level?

My son is in the sixth grade and is on a ninth grade reading level. What books would interest him that wouldn’t be too complex for him. Looking for something that isn’t girly and would keep his interest. He is into books like Harry Potter, The Lord of The Rings, things like [...]

What Are Some Good Books For A Book Report?

One of my teachers is gonna make us do book reports based on books of our choice. I was wondering what would be good for a teenage child. It has to be over a 100 pages. No twilight please. Something that is appropriate?
Go old school…solve the rubiks 4X4!

What Are Some Great Books For A 14yr Old That Can Read Well Past 8th Grade Expectations?

I’m an excellant reader and i love to read. But some of the books that are recommended for 8th graders, I could of read in like 3rd grade! So I’ve been trying to find some books that are for a higher reading level and the only ones i have thought of were Steven King books [...]

What Are Some Fictional Books That Refer To History Or Is Based On History?

The kind of books I’m looking for are like To Kill A Mockingbird or Moby Dick because they both have to reference to historic occurrences or historical themes. The books I’m looking for should depict accurately what happened then or it could also parallel a real person’s life. It could be a classical novel/book or [...]

What Are Some Good Books On Commercial Aviation History?

I’m particularly interested in how the growth of air travel has changed American culture. My favorite book on the subject was Joe Sutter’s book on the development of the 747.
So, if anyone knows of similar books, I’d love to hear about them.
Thanks
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What Are Some Great Books For Nursing Students?

I’d love to find some books that will help me remember things from different aspects of nursing, such as pharmacology, nursing skills, anatomy, etc. I’ve seen a couple books that had mnemonics, etc., and think they could come in very handy for me. Does anyone have any suggestions, preferably books that you actually used and [...]

What Are Some Books That Are Similar To Middlesex By Jeffrey Euginides?

I really enjoyed it(I read it six times in the past year) but I have a hard time finding books that I really enjoy and the people at the book stores are very unhelpful to my dillema. I am going on vacation and I love those books that I can’t stop reading or thinking about [...]

What Are Some Good Chapter Books For An Upper Elementary Book Club?

I’d like chapter books that are in paperback and are age-appropriate for 3rd-6th graders. Cussing and sexual content should be kept to a minimum if at all. Classics are probably out of the question b/c I don’t want to step on the toes of teachers. So far I’ve got The Secret Apartment, [...]

What Are Some Picture Books That I Can Read Aloud To My Sixth Grade Students During The First Week Of School?

I am new to teaching 6th grade. I have always taught younger grades. I always use picture books the first week to discuss how afraid some students might be, or how lonely they might feel. I also use picture books to discuss how to have good character and to be a good friend. Picture books [...]

What Are Some Good Books To Read To Get Ready For High School Freshmen Year?

Hi,
I am trying to read some books that are important and good during the summer.
Please give me the titles and authors of book that will help me a lot (in English and other subjects) throughout high school. (not just for entertainment)
But not so hard book. (book level 5.0-7.0)
Thank you.
Need speech topic ideas?

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