Top Five Technological Innovations Taken From Science Fiction

In recent decades, many innovations that were originally part of science fiction books have come into existence. Here are five of the most prolific and highly used inventions from fiction. 1.) When comparing science fiction writing and current events, it is impossible to leave out George Orwell’s “1984″. The novel written in 1949 has the [...]

Best Novels to Read Aloud with Young Children

Reading to a child is an intimate activity and a bonding experience. From an early age children are bombarded with computers, video games, and other technological distractions, and although technology should be introduced to a child when they are young, for this is a technological world after all, it should not take the place of [...]

How to Encourage Young Kids to Read More Books

Reading books should be something everyone wants to do. Not only to expand knowledge but to expand creativity and imagination also. Reading should be fun and the book should leave the reader wanting to read more. Children of all ages should be encouraged to read more books more often. In order to encourage your children [...]

Five Classic Novels Children Will Not Read in School

Given the uphill battle educators face, getting any book at all into the hands of a student can feel like a victory. That being said, there are a few worthwhile novels that your child-s teachers may be overlooking. Hard Times, Charles Dickens Sometimes a good book seems to slip through the cracks without attracting much [...]