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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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Kaylee’s Trip to Outer Space

By: Rich Linville

My name is Kaylee. I decide to build a rocket to visit the 8 planets and beyond. I wonder if I will meet any aliens?

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American Revolution 1775 to 1781

By: Rich Linville

A preview and review of the events that lead up to and include the American Revolution from 1775 to 1781. A timeline is also included.

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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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Senses You Have More Than Five

By: Rich Linville
How many senses does a human have? You may think that you have only five senses, but you have way more than that! The five main senses are: seeing, smelling, hearing, tasting, and touching. Our human ...
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Jack Rhymes to Learn a Lesson

By: Rich Linville

Rhymes can have so many lessons. Three boys named Jack will each learn a lesson from their rhymes.

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William R. Hearst and Controversy

By: Rich Linville
You might say that I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth. You should be so lucky. My name is William Randolph Hearst. Do I have any regrets about my life and my choices? I died with no friends, h...
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Machines (Science)

By: Rich Linville
Machines can make our life easier. A simple machine is something that can change the direction or strength of a force. All complicated machines are made of one or more simple machines. Simple machines...
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A Music Journey From Prehistoric Ages to 500 BC

By: Rich Linville
Let’s go back thousands of years to the Ice Age and prehistoric times before written history. We hear music coming from inside the prehistoric hut. What do you think is the oldest musical instrument...
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Halloween Jokes for Kids and How to Tell Them

By: Rich Linville

What is a monster's favorite dessert? Ice cream! A day without laughter and learning is a day wasted! Enjoy these Halloween jokes.

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My Turtle Journey

By: Rich Linville

Follow the journey of Ertle Turtle traveling across the ocean encountering many dangers. Learn about the endangered leatherback sea turtles.

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Hummingbird's Story

By: Rich Linville

Some time ago, my mother gathered tiny pieces of dried leaves, moss, and itsy, bitsy twigs to build the nest in which I was born. I wonder what will happen next?

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Time Traveler’s Ring: A Fantasy for Kids

By: Rich Linville
After years of toil and sweat, I’ve finally succeeded in shrinking my computer to the size of an atom to put in my favorite ring.. Oh, I forgot to tell you that my computer with my ring can time tra...
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