Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore – Reading is still fundamental

Science Factopia (8-12)
(Be Smart About) Screen Time (6-10)
Because of Winn-Dixie (8-12)
A Wolf Called Wander (8-12)
The Secret Explorers Series (7+)
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (8-12)
World War II Close Up; They Saved the Stallions (8+)
I Am Rebel (9-12)
Money Skills for Teens; Everything a Teenager Should Know about Personal Finance (13-18)

By the staff at Covered Treasures

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”—The Cat in the Hat, by Dr. Seuss

Theodore Geisel wrote it in a way we all remember, condensing the 12 or more positive reasons why we should all read into an easily chanted rhyme: Reading improves vocabulary and language skills; reading enhances critical thinking and comprehension; reading increases imagination and creativity; reading supports academic success.

Here are a few books for the young readers in your life.

Science Factopia (8-12)

By Rose Davidson (Britannica Books) $14.99

The sixth book in the bestselling Factopia series, this is an enthralling and hilarious journey through the worlds of space, animals, engineering, numbers, machines, and more in 400 connected facts! Did you know the average human has about 10,000 taste buds? Old taste buds are replaced with new buds about every two weeks.

(Be Smart About) Screen Time (6-10)

By Rachel Brian (Hachette Book Group) $15.99

This comic-style book is a fun, accessible, kid-friendly guide to safe, healthy, and productive screen time. It offers ways to start conversations and set boundaries around social media use and would be a good gift for a child getting their first phone.

Because of Winn-Dixie (8-12)

By Kate DiCamillo (Candlewick Press) $8.99

Making friends in a new town is never easy. This story of a preacher’s daughter named Opal, whose life is transformed by a scruffy dog named Winn-Dixie, is timeless, and is a Newberry Honor Book.

A Wolf Called Wander (8-12)

By Rosanne Parry (Greenwillow Books) $9.99

This book is based on the true story of a wolf named OR-7, often called “Journey.” He’s a wild wolf that traveled 1,000 miles across the Pacific Northwest, through dense forests, barren wilderness, and across flowing water. The trip is dangerous and full of peril. Will he survive—and will he find a place to call home?

The Secret Explorers Series (7+)

By SJ King (Natgeo Under the Stars) $6.99

This series of 13 adventure books features a diverse team of young experts who embark on exciting missions around the world. These books cleverly blend thrilling narratives with fascinating facts, sparking children’s curiosity about science, history, and the natural world as the team visits such places all over the world, space, and under the ocean. The series combines fast-paced storytelling with educational content, helpful diagrams, quizzes, and glossaries, making these books ideal for both classroom use and home reading.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (8-12)

By Grace Lin (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) $12.99

In this Newbery Honor book, a fantasy with elements of The Wizard of Oz and Chinese folklore, a young girl named Minli embarks on an epic journey to find the mythical Old Man of the Moon.

World War II Close Up; They Saved the Stallions (8+)

By Deborah Hopkinson (Scholastic) $9.99

This is the thrilling true story of the desperate fight to save the world-famous Spanish Riding School in Vienna and its beloved Lipizzaner horses. In the closing months of World War II, American bombs rained down on Nazi Germany and its territories, including Austria. This book brings to life the exhilarating story of Operation Cowboy and the miraculous survival of the Spanish Riding School.

I Am Rebel (9-12)

By Ross Montgomery (Candlewick Press) $13.99

Rebel is a good dog. He loves his life on the farm with his owner, Tom, until one day, when the war comes too close. Tom is determined to join the rebellion to defeat the king’s men, but Rebel knows that war is dangerous, and he will stop at nothing to save his beloved human. How can he bring Tom home before it’s too late? A heartwarming adventure told from a dog’s perspective as he travels across a pseudo-Civil War Britain.

Money Skills for Teens; Everything a Teenager Should Know about Personal Finance (13-18)

By Ferne Bowe (Bemberton Ltd.)

This book is an indispensable guide to mastering personal finance. It demystifies the world of money with clear, practical advice and real-life examples that resonate with young readers. It covers budgeting, saving for emergencies, investing, using credit responsibly, avoiding debt, and building a solid financial foundation

Until next month, happy reading!

The staff at Covered Treasures can be reached at books@ocn.me.