Kindle Deals for December 30, 2019
Today's Best Book Deals for Your Homeschool
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Tidelands, by Philippa Gregory, $4.99. You may be familiar with Philippa Gregory’s other books, which are mostly about the Tudor court. Tidelands begins a new series set in a similar time period but focusing on the lives of common people. When Alinor assists a fugitive in crossing the marshland, she opens her life to unexpected dangers.
Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World’s Greatest Nuclear Disaster, by Adam Higginbotham, $4.99. This book was all over the “Best Books of 2019” lists, so it is phenomenal to see it under $5. Higginbotham has carefully recreated the details of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, including much that was unknown to the public. This is the story of the causes and effects of a nuclear meltdown as well as the systems of information and propaganda that shaped how the news was framed to the larger world.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky, $3.99. Can you believe this YA classic is 20 years old? Introduce a new generation to Charlie and his quest to figure out adolescence. Love, loss, Rocky Horror — this book has it all. You can compare with the film version featuring Emma Watson as well.
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Children of Blood and Bone, by Tomi Adeyemi, $2.99. From our 2018 winter reading list: “This YA book is a fantastic fantasy about two girls who want to bring magic back to their land and a crown prince who would do anything to stop them, but it’s also about racism, prejudice, and xenophobia. This is probably the book everyone will be talking about.”
A Good Kind of Trouble, by Lisa Moore Ramee, $1.99. This middle-grade novel has been compared to The Hate U Give. Shay is a 12-year-old girl who hates trouble and doesn’t want to stand out. When a tragedy moves her to stand up for what she believes in, she finds out that some things are worth a bit of trouble.
(Don’t) Call Me Crazy: 33 Voices Start the Conversation about Mental Health, edited by Kelly Jensen, $1.99. The YA nonfiction collection of essays explores what it means to have a mental illness, how to talk about mental illness, and how to understand brain differences throughout the population. The contributors range from YA authors to musicians, actors, and more.
Put On Your Owl Eyes: Open Your Senses and Discover Nature’s Secrets, by Devin Franklin, $2.99. Get your upper elementary kid outdoors to observe! This book goes through the art of tracking and observing in nature to encourage kids to explore and document what they see. It’s full of map-making activities, journaling prompts, and inspiring photography.
The World According to Snoopy: Volume One, by Charles M. Schultz, $2.99. Because of all the holiday specials, the last months of the year always feel like Snoopy season to me. With this massive collection of Snoopy comics, you can carry a bit of the Peanuts world around with you all year.
How to Read the Constitution and Why, by Kim Wehle, $2.99. It’s been a big week for American government, and now might be a good time for a current events/civics study. Law Professor Kim Wehle goes through the Constitution to explain all the major rights and responsibilities it enshrines. The “why” is equally important; Wehle makes a strong case for why each citizen should know the Constitution and be prepared to protect it.
Laugh-Out-Loud Christmas Jokes for Kids, by Rob Elliott, $1.99. I’m not going to lie; these are not sophisticated jokes, but they will tickle the kids on your life. If you’ve wanted to know why snowmen always change their minds (they’re flaky) or why Rudolph’s nose shines at night (he’s a light sleeper), this book is for you!
We Need to Talk, by Celeste Headlee, $1.99. As we roll into the holiday season, you may find yourself interacting with people you don’t see all that often. This interesting and helpful book about communication offers tools that will improve your conversations with family, friends, colleagues, and others.
The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins, $2.99. If you or your teen hasn’t read this fast-paced dystopian series yet, what are you waiting for? Join Katniss on her fight for survival in the epic, televised fight to the death. There’s lots to discuss here about politics, media, morality, and more.
Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy, by Noelle Stevenson, $3.99. My tween absolutely loves this comic series about a group of unusual girls at a summer camp. In addition to having a great time doing your typical camp activities, this gang face off with some supernatural creatures and go on a classic fantasy quest. This is girl power all the way! If you like this one, most of the other books in the series are also on sale right now.