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Stories for young minds

Picture books, middle grade, YA, and teen fiction from independent authors writing for the next generation of readers.

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Cicadas and Their Life Cycle

By: Rich Linville
The cicada is a small jumping bug. There are more than 3,000 different kinds or species of cicadas in the world. Cicadas have four clear wings and large eyes with very short antennae. Cicadas are most...
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Row, Row, Row Your Boat: A rhyme to find the meaning

By: Rich Linville

Row, row, row your boat is a rhyme that has meaning and many different versions. What meanings will you find?

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Bears

By: Rich Linville
Modern bears are mammals with large bodies, short legs, small round ears, long noses, short tails, and shaggy hair. On each paw, bears have 5 claws. They walk on four legs but can also stand and sit j...
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Ruby Bridges: The Little Warrior and Trailblazer (Black History)

By: Rich Linville

I am born on September 8, 1954, in Tylertown, Mississippi. My name is Ruby Nell Bridges. What will my future be?

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Thinkers for Kids A Guess and Check Book (Fun with Words)

By: Rich Linville
A thinker puzzle can be easy or hard depending on your mindset. Try to guess or discuss with other people to see what they say as an answer before you read further. It is okay to have different answer...
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Good News and Bad News

By: Rich Linville
I've got some good news. For my birthday, my best friend forever (BFF) bought me an expensive gift. She had the biggest smile on her face. The bad news. It was for a skydiving class at the airport. An...
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The Dog and His Bone A Fable Retelling with Dog Facts

By: Rich Linville
A retelling of an Aesop Fable about a dog and his bone. Facts about dogs are included. One day, a selfish, mangy dog finds a bone. The other dogs ask politely, “We’re soooo hungry could you please...
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The Water Cycle and Weather An Interactive Story for Kids

By: Rich Linville

What causes the weather and the water cycle? This interactive book for kids starts with the important causes of the weather and ends with the complete water cycle.

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People of the Great Plains from Prehistoric Age to the 1800’s

By: Rich Linville

Who were the ancestors of the Native Americans? How did they reach North America and survive?

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Teenage Humor: How to Tell Jokes for Teenagers

By: Rich Linville
Some teenagers enjoy listening to jokes but have difficulty telling them. For those who say that they can't tell jokes, the answer is "Yes you can learn to tell jokes. This book includes teenage jokes...
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1960 to 1969 Social Revolution in the USA

By: Rich Linville
The 1960s or Sixties in the USA is referred by some historians as a Social Revolution. It was a time of the Vietnam War, civil rights movements, assassinations, and the beginning of a generation gap. ...
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Harley and her Wonderful Motorcycle

By: Rich Linville
Am I dreaming? I can’t tell. But, my motorcycle is talking to me. She says, “The road is calling, and we must go. But, first there is a slight crack in my frame. Can you take me to the workshop?â€...
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