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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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I Want to Be a Snowflake: I'm a water drop who wants to be a beautiful snowflake! (Science

By: Rich Linville
A water drop in the ocean wants to be a beautiful snowflake. Drippy has many unsuccessful attempts but he is not a quitter. Will his dream come true? Find out as you follow his adventures. You will al...
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Funny Sayings for Kids Book 2: What do you think these sayings mean? (Fun with Words)

By: Rich Linville
Kids have fun trying to understand these illustrated funny sayings. There are many that they may not have heard. On the other hand, they may hear these funny sayings and idioms without understanding t...
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Ancient China 2070 BC to 1912 AD

By: Rich Linville

Ancient Chinese history has alternated between periods of political unity and peace, and periods of war and failures.

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Where Does Ocean Water Go?: A Guess and Check Book

By: Rich Linville
This is an illustrated colored book about the Water Cycle that has children Guess and Check their answers. Drawing and labeling the water cycle helps you learn and understand it. When you read these q...
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Weather and the Water Cycle: Where do we go from here?

By: Rich Linville
What is the Water Cycle? Why do we have weather? Go on a journey from viewpoint of the sun, the earth, the ocean, the water droplets, the clouds and more who tell a story that is based on real science...
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Krislyn Loves Hugs and Cuddles

By: Rich Linville

My family cuddles. Our newborn baby loves to eat, sleep, and cuddle. I hug and cuddle my stuffed bunny to feel good. Hugs are different from cuddles.

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Mayan Mysteries for Kids

By: Rich Linville
Who are the Mayans (MY-anns)? Why are they a mystery? Where did they come from? What did they eat? Why did they build pyramids? What did they predict would happen in the future? Why did the Mayan civi...
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Gold Rush 1849

By: Rich Linville
It is 1849. Our family lives in a cabin on a farm near the city of Independence, Missouri. Our parents show us a map and say, ”We’re selling the farm and heading for California. Gold has been disc...
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The Hospital with Care and Love for Kids

By: Rich Linville

Leaving home for the hospital, kids learn about the hospital workers and procedures. Finally, they get to go back home.

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Save the Rainforest

By: Rich Linville
A rainforest is a forest that gets lots of rain. Most rainforests are near the equator or near the ocean. Rainforests are found on every continent except Antarctica. Why do we need to save the rainfor...
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Cinco de Mayo

By: Rich Linville
Why do people celebrate Cinco de Mayo which is Spanish for May 5th? In 1861, Napoleon III sent military ships to attack Mexico. On May 5, 1862, the French met with heavy resistance from the Mexicans. ...
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Kamala Harris: We are all equals

By: Rich Linville

I'm not good at talking about myself. But, I’ll try my best. That’s all that really matters in life. It is October 20, 1964. I am born in Oakland, California. My name is Kamala Devi Harris.

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