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Beth Anderson, a former teacher, loves digging into history and culture for undiscovered gems, exploring points of view, and playing with words. She is drawn to stories that open minds, touch hearts, and inspire questions. Born and raised in Illinois, she now lives in Loveland, Colorado.

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	An Inconvenient Alphabet: Ben Franklin & Noah Webster's Spelling Revolution by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Elizabeth Baddeley (Illustrator) 4.26 avg rating — 311 ratings — published 2018 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lizzie Demands a Seat!: Elizabeth Jennings Fights for Streetcar Rights by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), E.B. Lewis (Illustrator) 4.27 avg rating — 308 ratings — published 2020 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Revolutionary Prudence Wright: Leading the Minute Women in the Fight for Independence by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Susan Reagan (Goodreads Author) (Illustrations) 4.26 avg rating — 176 ratings — published 2022 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Thomas Jefferson's Battle for Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose! by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Jeremy Holmes (Illustrator) 4.18 avg rating — 151 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cloaked in Courage: Uncovering Deborah Sampson, Patriot Soldier by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Anne Lambelet (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 142 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	"Smelly" Kelly and His Super Senses: How James Kelly's Nose Saved the New York City Subway by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Jenn Harney (Illustrations) 4.16 avg rating — 135 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tad Lincoln's Restless Wriggle: Pandemonium and Patience in the President's House 4.16 avg rating — 97 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hiding in Plain Sight: Kate Warne and the Race to Save Abraham Lincoln by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Sally Wern Comport (illustrator) 4.27 avg rating — 91 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Franz's Phantasmagorical Machine by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Caroline Hamel (Illustrations) 4.23 avg rating — 61 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Behind the Scenes: “How Primary Sources Can Grow Your Nonfiction Nature Picture Book” by Lynn Street

It’s quite amazing when you find primary sources that provide the seed, or acorn, that allows you to tell a story that for a while seemed lifeless. Check out this great post from debut author Lynn Street about how THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST grew from deep research and personal immersion in the science.

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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing I'm a Dumbo Octopus!: A Graphic Guide to Cephalopods by Anne Lambelet (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing Woody's Words: Woodrow Wilson Rawls and Where the Red Fern Grows by Lisa Jean LaBanca Rogers (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The power and joy of storytelling! Young readers will be inspired by the story of a boy who, despite little schooling, was driven to write. And as most of us who dare to put words on the page, doubt takes over at the thought of sharing something so p ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing NOT Extinct: The Przewalski's Horse Returns from Extinct in the Wild by Darcy Pattison (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Truly fascinating! This book works on several levels. The bolded main text pulls the reader through the story of bringing the P-horse back to the wild. Then "sidebar" text fills in the details of the work of the scientists along with all sorts of inf ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing Books Travel the World by Joan Schoettler	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Seeing how kids get access to books all over the world will be eye opening for kids who have a short ride to their library. Each spread opens up to a new place with its own special way of sharing books. But as always, the constants—the love of story ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing The Mysterious Virginia Hall: World War II's Most Dangerous Spy by Claudia Friddell (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Claudia Friddell has created an accessible, engaging, and fascinating read for MG and YA readers about the incredible life of Virginia Hall. The text is enhanced with a multitude of photographs that invite today's readers into the past and Hall's lif ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing The Blue Jays That Grew a Forest by Lynn Street	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A gentle, beautiful tale of how blue jays gather, transport, and store acorns for winter. Who knew?! The detailed art and lyrical text share the symbiotic relationship between jays and oak trees. A great place to start for kids to understand the inte ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing Maybe Just Ask Me! by Katie Mazeika (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is such an important story for kids—and for adults who want to provide guidance for kids on how to respond to people with disabilities. Katie Mazeika translates her own experience into a gentle story that helps kids connect and build compassion, ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing Magic in a Drop of Water: How Ruth Patrick Taught the World about Water Pollution by Julie Winterbottom (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What a fabulous story of a scientist few have heard of and her process of discovering how to measure water pollution! Rich with details, it sparks curiosity. Gorgeously illustrated, it offers us a glimpse into a beautiful underwater world. Don’t miss ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing A Teddy Bear for Emily―and President Roosevelt, Too by Nancy Churnin (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Connections, immigrants, and kindness—a perfect story from the past for the present! And a great opportunity for kids to learn a bit of history along with the origin story of the Teddy bear. Hearing the story through the daughter of the creators of t ...more
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