I love all of the Cybils books but I think I really love the non-fiction short lists. The books selected are always so darn good. Here’s two examples:
The Many Faces of George Washington: Remaking a Presidential Icon was super interesting. Learning how (and why) three realistic life sized models of Washington, at three different times of his life, were made – when we don’t REALLY know what Washington looked like. Technology is amazing. It just is.
Speaking of technology, Into the Unknown: How Great Explorers Found Their Way By Land, Sea and Air. What I liked best is that this book features explorers kids don’t always hear about. Pytheas, Zheng He, Mary Kingsley, and the Piccards are included along with the typical favorites like Marco Polo, Columbus, Cook, and Livingstone. The pull-outs are excellent.