Maria's Mélange

History is filled with the story of men, but we all know that women were just as important in shaping our world. Here are a few of my favorites... some brand new and some older titles.  This post is part of the NF 10 for 10 from Reflect and Refine   AND the weekly Nonfiction Challenge at Kid Lit Frenzy .  Healing Hands Clara and Davie by   Patricia Polacco A lovely story of the early life of Clara Barton. It's a wonderful way to show students that famous women in history started out as children - just like them. Clara's love for animals and healing were with her from the very beginning, and her older brother Davie was her support and inspiration. Florence Nightingale by   Demi A beautiful title! I wrote a full review earlier this year on the blog.  http://www.mariaselke.com/2014/02/review-of-florence-nightingale.html  Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell by  ...

(This post ran on the Nerdy Book Club site on January 25th. I do love being a guest blogger with my tribe!)  It is a fact universally acknowledged that a Nerdy Book Club member in possession of a good book must be in want of nothing. Wait… did we mention that there would be treats? Everything is better if you add in a treat. Let’s update that old saying even more and say that a Nerdy Book Club member in possession of a good book still requires some themed treats to nibble while they read. 1)  Bake Sale by Sara Varon - Raspberry Squares Who can resist a graphic novel as sweet at this? Cupcake runs his own bakery, and he’s looking for just the right recipe. Readers young and old will appreciate the story, and making the treats shown in the back is a great family activity. My sons and I loved making the raspberry squares. Eating them was even better! Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater- November Cakes Are you looking for something a little more … intense? ...