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Jul. 20, 2006
I love new books!
I am so excited! An order from National Geographic just came in yesterday. Three books that I have never read before either!
The first is a novel called Facing The Lion, Growing up Maasai on the African Savanna. I can't wait to read this aloud during literature time. It fits perfectly with our history/geography. We are using Around the World in 180 Days, and Africa will be the first continent in September.
Then a book we are all excited about---Atlas of the Middle East, with a history and regional guide. I got it for our fall studies, but given what is going on in the world right now, the teens are devouring this atlas and all its text! It is amazing how much they can learn with a good Atlas and a newspaper!
Next was Everyday Science Explained, the photographs in this book are absolutely breathtaking! They draw you in to read the short science explainations that are clear and relevant.
I also went to the book store Tuesday night. I wasn't really supposed to, but I HAD to get a book for the book club and I NEEDED a new copy of The Well Educated Mind :)
I ended up with an arm load of books, which is why I wasn't supposed to go until August! Here is what I got, The Well Educated Mind- hardback for writing my personal notes in the book, Women Who Run With The Wolves (Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype), a new paperback copy of How to Read Literature..., An Invitation to the Classics, and the book I went in for The Memory Keepers Daughter. See, I was very controlled. Normally, I cannot leave a bookstore with fewer than 10-15 new books and a few used ones too.
I think I have enough to read while in Nashville this weekend. It will be hard, but I will not go back into a bookstore or order a new book until August! Must feed and clothe the family :)
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