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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) 4.27 avg rating — 330 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) 4.29 avg rating — 314 ratings — published 2020 — 6 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) 4.27 avg rating — 187 ratings — published 2022 — 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
	Thomas Jefferson's Battle for Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose! by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Jeremy Holmes (Illustrator) 4.14 avg rating — 166 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) 4.12 avg rating — 162 ratings — 6 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) 4.14 avg rating — 139 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) 4.25 avg rating — 115 ratings — 6 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 4.19 avg rating — 103 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
	Franz's Phantasmagorical Machine by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Caroline Hamel (Illustrations) 4.23 avg rating — 64 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
	The Patriots and the Pox: George Washington's Battle to Save the Continental Army by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Ashley Yazdani (Illustrator) 4.76 avg rating — 33 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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#AmericanRevolution250: “Exploring What Really Happened” by Christy Mihaly

Many myths persist in US history, but never fear, author Christy Mihaly is here with a super new book for this year’s 250th anniversary! I can attest, it’s a fascinating read chock full of info delivered with great voice and engaging graphics to capture any reader.

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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing Lots and Lots of Ocelots: A Skip Counting Book by Vicky Fang (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
Animals + math = fun! This fabulous concept book introduces kids to skip counting as well as some unfamiliar animals. It explains how and why to skip count, then demonstrates the process using rhymes and bright illustrations. And the bonus feature I ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing Sunday Scaries by Debra Kempf Shumaker (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
I’ll bet every one of us can relate to this heartfelt and “stomach-felt” story of anxiety! I love that the child also recognizes the tension in the parents and helps find a way to help them all deal with it. The stomach aches and grumpiness are real, ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing Hot Dog!: The History of America's Favorite Sausage by Christine Van Zandt (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
A must-read for every fact-loving hot dog fan, this book will open up the history and geography of hot dogs for kids! From the origin, to ballparks, to a myriad of toppings—so much food for thought, delightfully narrated by a dachshund, of course! Th ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing What Marcel Found: The Incredible Discovery of the Lascaux Cave Paintings by Cedar Pruitt (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
Wow! What child doesn't daydream about finding something extraordinary that's been hidden away! With flowing, engaging text and radiant illustrations, readers vicariously come along as children discover the Lascaux Cave Paintings deep underground whi ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing A Pathway for Pollinators by Michelle Schaub (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 interesting approach to learning about pollinators invites kids to be part of a solution and bring nature to cities. Bold bright art accompanies rich STEM text to engage readers and provide a chance to see their world a little differently. This ...more
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Let’s face it, puffins are irresistible! But this story goes way beyond cuteness. It’s about saving an ever declining population of puffins in Iceland. AND we get to vicariously participate in a puffling patrol as seen through the eyes of one of the ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing Kekeno, Curious Explorer by Katie Furze (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 fun to meet a fur seal pup and see his first year learning to be a seal! Rich illustrations, vibrant verbs, and interwoven STEM words make for an engaging read, while short sidebars seem to anticipate a young reader’s questions. Kids will connec ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing A Quilt of Stars: Astronaut Karen Nyberg Stitches a Dream by Karen Nyberg	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
For many children, dreams seem out of reach, and the pull of reality and practicality prevents their “someday” from taking off. This inspiring story follows the path of astronaut Karen Nyberg, who chased her dream and took her “maker” self along for ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing Do Bees Pee?: The Curious and Amazing Ways Nature Avoids Poo-llution by Linda Booth Sweeney (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
Through a Q&A format kids learn about poo with purpose. The rhymes push the narrative along, sharing special words for feces of eleven animals along with how it becomes part of the ecosystem, helping to sustain other creatures. Poop isn’t just fertil ...more
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Beth Anderson entered a giveaway HeartLand by Jilanne Hoffmann (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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