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"When vandals deface the Harmony Point sign, the town does indeed seem to become the "arm Pit" of the region. The baseball team hasn't won a game in two seasons and the town itself is falling into disrepair."

Saving Armpit is a story that centers around the baseball team, just 10 kids, who try to keep their new baseball coach, and maybe even save their town. A lofty goal, but these kids are determined. That's what I loved the most about this book. It's about overcoming adversity and making little changes that could add up to big changes. The characters were all well written and fun, and the book was a quick read because of this.

I enjoyed this book very much and highly recommend it.

5/5 stars.

I received a copy of this book free of charge in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is a super cool book! Each page has a different heading/topic, and tons of (easy to read!) information about fossils, dinosaurs, prehistoric times, and lots of fun facts! It seems to me like it would be super engaging for students to look through, and easy to learn from.

When I started reading Saving Armpit by Natalie Hyde I thought it was going to be about a camp. But, it turned out to be a book about a community coming together to make a change. The difference was that most of the community had no idea that change was taking place. I especially liked that it was the kids who banded together to write letters to bring about change. Working towards a cause can have consequences you didn’t even see! Fans of baseball will definitely enjoy this book and the changes that the team goes through. For those that don't like baseball- if you like to see people working together and making the world a better place, this is a book that you will really get into. I liked seeing the surprising things that happened once the kids started writing letters, and I also enjoyed reading the letters sprinkled throughout the book. This story will be enjoyed by kids in third grade and up. It gave me some ideas of letters I could write to make a difference in my community. Maybe I will be able to make some positive changes happen too!

"How do you move objects from one position to another? This book explains how a force, such as a push or a pull, can put an object in motion. Simple activities show how a force can move an object that is not moving or stop one that is".

"How do you change the direction of a moving object? This entertaining book explains how forces can change the direction of an object in motion. Simple explanations and activities help children understand the science behind forces".

Tara and her best friend, Rachel, are drawn to join girls' ice hockey by a challenge from the boys' team: whichever team finishes lower in the standings has to be cheerleaders for the other the next season. The girls face an uphill battle in their hockey-crazy town, where girls' sports are given little respect.. This book probably would not be good read unless you are analyzing the gender inequalities.

I found the books in this series colourful and engaging. The large page allows for a comfortable layout that balances content and space. Every book includes numerous images that link fossils to contemporary life. A solid resource for school, home, and public libraries.

See my complete review in RESOURCE LINKS 19.3.

I found the books in this series colourful and engaging. The large page allows for a comfortable layout that balances content and space. Every book includes numerous images that link fossils to contemporary life. A solid resource for school, home, and public libraries.

See my complete review in RESOURCE LINKS 19.3.

I found the books in this series colourful and engaging. The large page allows for a comfortable layout that balances content and space. Every book includes numerous images that link fossils to contemporary life. A solid resource for school, home, and public libraries.

See my complete review in RESOURCE LINKS 19.3.

I found the books in this series colourful and engaging. The large page allows for a comfortable layout that balances content and space. Every book includes numerous images that link fossils to contemporary life. A solid resource for school, home, and public libraries.

See my complete review in RESOURCE LINKS 19.3.

The chunkable organization of this book makes it an appealing choice for school libraries especially because it connects so well to Social Studies, particularly Social Studies 9 and 10. Teachers could easily use specific chapters to engage students in particular topics such as vikings, explorers, the Northwest Passage and First Nations culture. I was particularly interested in the chapter on the stone circle in Alberta that line up perfectly with important calendar dates - I did not know this and it helps debunk misconceptions some students may have about the history of First Nations. Overall, this is an engaging book that I would consider buying for my library.

Wesley James Morgan was once again doing something he had no business. He knew that the chances of attempting to save his hat that had fallen into the swollen river would be risky. The rains had turned the creek into a raging torrent. Wesley's feet jerked from under him and he fell in. But all was not lost, Mrs. Minton and her old wooden cane were there to save the day. His best friend Zach would never let him live this one down. And his mother wouldn't be too happy, especially since she hadn't let him forget the slime-mold experiment from last summer. She often gave him the look that implied his summer would be spent doing chores instead of having any summer fun. With the additional help of Mrs. Minton, Wes wouldn't have to tell his mom about the creek incident. Mrs. Minton washed and dried his clothes and that was that, so he thought. It wasn't long before Wes and Zach both sought out another clothes washing favor from good ole Mrs. Minton. This time it was mud. The one good thing coming out of the trouble they seemed to get themselves into was the subtle friendship they were building with Mrs. Minton. Zach reminds Wes that according to the National Geographic and the various cultures the organization has studied, Wes owes a life debt to Mrs. Minton for saving him from the creek. For a while Wes struggled with the thought of paying a debt as big as this. Suddenly, it comes to him, he will give Mrs. Minton the best payback ever. You see, she will soon have a hip surgery and her selection of television channels is limited. The t.v. Tower has gone down in their town and Wes is determined to get it up and running so that Mrs. Minton can at least watch the few channels available. Wes has a huge task and the challenge is one he must accomplish alone and on time. Hyde has put together a fun and mischievous read for middle grade boys. Readers will be able to relate to the characters and laugh along with them as they get in and out of trouble. Young readers will find humor, suspense and rally around the characters. Hyde engages readers with vivid imagery and descriptive words that utilize all fives senses.

After an old lady rescues him from drowning, Wes considers how to honor his dead father's wishes while repaying what his friend Zach calls a life debt.

Higher Level 3rd grade