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In Times Past
an eBook on CD
by Carol Hurst and Rebecca Otis

Integrating US History with Literature in Grades 3-8.

Enliven your US History curriculum!

Teach US History using great kids books.

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Moon and I

by Byars, Betsy. (Messner, 1992 ISBN 0688137040 Paperback) Nonfiction. Grades 4+.
This book was reviewed by Carol Otis Hurst in Teaching K-8 Magazine.

Review

With a light and humorous touch, Ms. Byars tells of the way she writes her books. Throughout the account, she also tells of her relationship with a snake, Moon, which she found near her cabin. Her need to learn more about snakes in general and Moon in particular became an obsession that, for a brief time, dominated her existence. That obsession, the reasons for it, and the ways in which she conducted her research are so interesting and helpful that you want to read the brief book aloud at the outset of a research project.

Related Areas of Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site

• Betsy Byars, Featured Author
• Pinballs by Betsy Byars, book review.
• Keeper of the Doves by Betsy Byars. Featured Book with activities, related books and links.
• Reading Aloud. Recommended Titles for Grades PreK-9.

Related Areas on the Internet

• Betsy Byars' Web Site