Comments on: Nonfiction Summer Reading List for 4th and 5th Graders

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Tue, 13 May 2014 14:14:22 +0000

In reply to Even in Australia. What is the name of that book, do you know? It sounds cool.

By: Even in Australia

Even in Australia — Tue, 13 May 2014 14:00:11 +0000

Yes, we own both of those! I esp. love Urban Animals, but it's not exactly what I'm looking for. I found a couple of out-of-print books online that I'll look into. I read a class a book about what was different and the same for their great-grandparents, grandparents, etc. and for each it showed the house, the style of dress, the mode of transport, the type of doll. (Really, it was about what is eternal - the sky was blue, the grass was green - but the kids were interested in the buildings!) The buildings shown were mid-century modern, Victorian, and something I couldn't identify, more nondescript. I'd like to build on that interest but they don't want to hear about arches and windows; they want to hear that Victorian houses had lots of stairs and maybe back and front stairs for the family and the "help" etc.

By: Erica MomandKiddo

Erica MomandKiddo — Tue, 13 May 2014 13:54:10 +0000

In reply to Even in Australia. Hmm, I'm not sure. Isabel Hill has two books - Building Stories and Urban Animals. Do you know those?

By: Even in Australia

Even in Australia — Mon, 12 May 2014 21:16:05 +0000

I'm looking for a book about architectural styles appropriate for K-1st grade. Any ideas?

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 12 May 2014 19:53:26 +0000

My non-fiction lover and I thank you for these ideas!

By: Stacey Loscalzo

Stacey Loscalzo — Mon, 12 May 2014 17:57:34 +0000

What a great list. I have to admit that I have not shared much non-fiction with my girls and as a result, guess what their least favorite type of book... Maybe this list will motivate me to change my pattern!