boys books
CraKar
Hello!
I'm new to the list and have been enjoying the information you all
have been sharing. Thanks!
I have 3 sons - 10 and 7 years old and 18 months. I was wondering if
anyone had suggestions of books they found that their sons enjoyed. My
boys are really into adventure stories, and anything that makes them
laugh. I'm looking for read together books and "read by themselves"
books (2nd grade level). Also my oldest son is really interested in wars
and battles. In fact this leads to another question- does the war thing
ever cease or should I be getting prepared for the day he'll tell me he
is enlisting? He tells me he is not interested in being in the army , he
just wants to produce a movie about a war. Which brings me to my last
question- does anyone have any ideas of how I can expose him to movie
productions and such. I plan to do home videos of his "movies" but I
don't know how to expose him to professional settings. Anyway, I
appreciate any thoughts on the above questions.
Karen
I'm new to the list and have been enjoying the information you all
have been sharing. Thanks!
I have 3 sons - 10 and 7 years old and 18 months. I was wondering if
anyone had suggestions of books they found that their sons enjoyed. My
boys are really into adventure stories, and anything that makes them
laugh. I'm looking for read together books and "read by themselves"
books (2nd grade level). Also my oldest son is really interested in wars
and battles. In fact this leads to another question- does the war thing
ever cease or should I be getting prepared for the day he'll tell me he
is enlisting? He tells me he is not interested in being in the army , he
just wants to produce a movie about a war. Which brings me to my last
question- does anyone have any ideas of how I can expose him to movie
productions and such. I plan to do home videos of his "movies" but I
don't know how to expose him to professional settings. Anyway, I
appreciate any thoughts on the above questions.
Karen
Vaughnde Edwards
-----Original Message-----
From: CraKar <ecrka@...>
To: Unschooling-dotcom <[email protected]>
Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 9:18 PM
Subject: [Unschooling-dotcom] boys booksHello!
I'm new to the list and have been enjoying the information you all
have been sharing. Thanks!
I have 3 sons - 10 and 7 years old and 18 months. I was wondering if
anyone had suggestions of books they found that their sons enjoyed. My
boys are really into adventure stories, and anything that makes them
laugh. I'm looking for read together books and "read by themselves"
books (2nd grade level). Also my oldest son is really interested in wars
and battles. In fact this leads to another question- does the war thing
ever cease or should I be getting prepared for the day he'll tell me he
is enlisting? He tells me he is not interested in being in the army , he
just wants to produce a movie about a war. Which brings me to my last
question- does anyone have any ideas of how I can expose him to movie
productions and such. I plan to do home videos of his "movies" but I
don't know how to expose him to professional settings. Anyway, I
appreciate any thoughts on the above questions.
KarenKaren,I don't know about boys much as I have daughters. However I do know this...they would enjoy the Hardy Boys mystery books. I still do and I'm a female! I also enjoyed the Bobbsey Twins mysteries and am enjoying the Boxcar children series. As to Wars, let him read stories on old wars such as the crimean wars, civil wars and even the most recent ones. He will get an idea of what war really is like and how devastating it can be. As to producing a movie, Have him do a pictorial panel and make a home movie out of that with a camcorder...maybe do a skit or a home theatre type thing.Jessica
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Hi Karen
My daughter enjoys the Zack Files series and they seem to be a boy's kind of
book as well. The combine humor, silliness and a bit of history, science,
etc.
Kris
My daughter enjoys the Zack Files series and they seem to be a boy's kind of
book as well. The combine humor, silliness and a bit of history, science,
etc.
Kris
dawn
my 8 yo loves the hardy boys books. He is devouring them. He has no
interest in reading the most modernized ones and prefers the ones from the
50s and 60s, but he was finally prompted to learn how to use the library
catalog to search out some of the original ones form the 30's. We found
on elibrary with circulating holdings of a few of the originals. He plans
to read the "updated" version first (from the 60's) and then read the
original. He also has a list of books to look for at garage sales and
flea markets. Hardy Boys really sparked his desire to read and research.
dawn h-s
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interest in reading the most modernized ones and prefers the ones from the
50s and 60s, but he was finally prompted to learn how to use the library
catalog to search out some of the original ones form the 30's. We found
on elibrary with circulating holdings of a few of the originals. He plans
to read the "updated" version first (from the 60's) and then read the
original. He also has a list of books to look for at garage sales and
flea markets. Hardy Boys really sparked his desire to read and research.
dawn h-s
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Sonia Ulan
CraKar wrote:
imagined. My kids get a real kick out of the slang language of the day,
especially when read with an appropriate accent!
Also, the Laura Ingalls Wilder book "Farmer Boy", about her husband's
pioneer childhood made an unbelievable impression.
(look in the yellow pages) and introducing yourself as a homeschooler
looking for a stimulating field trip or learning opportunity. If you
can't find one or don't know how to look try contacting your local TV
broadcast station. They may be willing to help in a similar way, even
if it's just shooting advertising for local businesses, it's a start.
The library or newspaper or local technical school/college that offers
arts programs could be a good contact.
One last thought might be to join a talent agency, even as a "movie
extra". That will get you onto a set if nothing else does! Good luck!
>In this house, "Tom Sawyer" has gone over bigger than I would've
> Hello!
> I have 3 sons - 10 and 7 years old and 18 months. I was wondering if
> anyone had suggestions of books they found that their sons enjoyed. My
> boys are really into adventure stories, and anything that makes them
> laugh. I'm looking for read together books
imagined. My kids get a real kick out of the slang language of the day,
especially when read with an appropriate accent!
Also, the Laura Ingalls Wilder book "Farmer Boy", about her husband's
pioneer childhood made an unbelievable impression.
> Which brings me to my lastI guess the best bet might be to try contacting a local production house
> question- does anyone have any ideas of how I can expose him to movie
> productions and such.
(look in the yellow pages) and introducing yourself as a homeschooler
looking for a stimulating field trip or learning opportunity. If you
can't find one or don't know how to look try contacting your local TV
broadcast station. They may be willing to help in a similar way, even
if it's just shooting advertising for local businesses, it's a start.
The library or newspaper or local technical school/college that offers
arts programs could be a good contact.
One last thought might be to join a talent agency, even as a "movie
extra". That will get you onto a set if nothing else does! Good luck!
[email protected]
In a message dated 03/29/2001 4:20:26 AM !!!First Boot!!!,
ecrka@... writes:
Wow! And she survives to tell about it! :)
My son (7 1/2) enjoys the Pokemon books (yes, I know), the Encyclopedia Brown
series (although some of the references are dated), and anything non-fiction.
Some biographies of sports figures have gone over pretty well. But let him
loose on the science aisle and he is usually happy.
Nance
ecrka@... writes:
I have 3 sons - 10 and 7 years old and 18 months.
Wow! And she survives to tell about it! :)
My son (7 1/2) enjoys the Pokemon books (yes, I know), the Encyclopedia Brown
series (although some of the references are dated), and anything non-fiction.
Some biographies of sports figures have gone over pretty well. But let him
loose on the science aisle and he is usually happy.
Nance
Diana Tashjian
What is elibrary, please?
Thanks,
Diana Tashjian
----- Original Message -----From: dawnSent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 9:03 PMSubject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] boys booksmy 8 yo loves the hardy boys books. He is devouring them. He has no
interest in reading the most modernized ones and prefers the ones from the
50s and 60s, but he was finally prompted to learn how to use the library
catalog to search out some of the original ones form the 30's. We found
on elibrary with circulating holdings of a few of the originals. He plans
to read the "updated" version first (from the 60's) and then read the
original. He also has a list of books to look for at garage sales and
flea markets. Hardy Boys really sparked his desire to read and research.
dawn h-s
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A. Yates
My thought is maybe the Dear America series...They are like journals from
history. There are girls and boys. We like both. I read them aloud since
my kids aren't reading to that level yet.
A
CraKar wrote:
history. There are girls and boys. We like both. I read them aloud since
my kids aren't reading to that level yet.
A
CraKar wrote:
> Hello!
> I'm new to the list and have been enjoying the information you all
> have been sharing. Thanks!
> I have 3 sons - 10 and 7 years old and 18 months. I was wondering if
> anyone had suggestions of books they found that their sons enjoyed. My
> boys are really into adventure stories, and anything that makes them
> laugh. I'm looking for read together books and "read by themselves"
> books (2nd grade level). Also my oldest son is really interested in wars
> and battles. In fact this leads to another question- does the war thing
> ever cease or should I be getting prepared for the day he'll tell me he
> is enlisting? He tells me he is not interested in being in the army , he
> just wants to produce a movie about a war. Which brings me to my last
> question- does anyone have any ideas of how I can expose him to movie
> productions and such. I plan to do home videos of his "movies" but I
> don't know how to expose him to professional settings. Anyway, I
> appreciate any thoughts on the above questions.
>
> Karen
>
>
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dawn
On Thu, 29 Mar 2001, Diana Tashjian wrote:
library"--sorry. I never sit down to do email unless i am nursing the
baby. And I type really awfully to start with under good
circumstances....
dhs
> What is elibrary, please?my crappy baby-at-breast-or-kicking-keyboard typing for "the
>
library"--sorry. I never sit down to do email unless i am nursing the
baby. And I type really awfully to start with under good
circumstances....
dhs
Diana Tashjian
That's really funny! because there is a website www.elibrary.com...
Diana Tashjian
On Thu, 29 Mar 2001, Diana Tashjian wrote:
> What is elibrary, please?
>
my crappy baby-at-breast-or-kicking-keyboard typing for "the
library"--sorry. I never sit down to do email unless i am nursing the
baby. And I type really awfully to start with under good
circumstances....
dhs
Valerie Stewart
My thought is maybe the Dear America series...They are like journals from
history. There are girls and boys. We like both. I read them aloud since
my kids aren't reading to that level yet.
**I second this. My daughter devoured the girl version of these when she was
10-11. Before that it was Nancy Drew. (whoever said the old ones are better,
you're right...I picked up about 25 of them at a yard sale)
Valerie in Tacoma
history. There are girls and boys. We like both. I read them aloud since
my kids aren't reading to that level yet.
**I second this. My daughter devoured the girl version of these when she was
10-11. Before that it was Nancy Drew. (whoever said the old ones are better,
you're right...I picked up about 25 of them at a yard sale)
Valerie in Tacoma
Valerie Stewart
> What is elibrary, please?my crappy baby-at-breast-or-kicking-keyboard typing for "the
>
library"--sorry. I never sit down to do email unless i am nursing the
baby. And I type really awfully to start with under good
circumstances....
dhs
***There-you had us going for a minute, thinking we were missing out on the
latest email feature. "Wow, a whole LIBRARY on the computer!" Those babies
are challanging, aren't they? My youngest (and final) little one just
finished up with breastfeeding. I'm so "done" with babies that I don't even
miss it. Yet.
Valerie in Tacoma
Johanna
yet is the operative word. Mine has been weaned
around a year and I am starting to miss it
Johanna
----- Original Message -----From: Valerie StewartSent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 9:12 AMSubject: RE: [Unschooling-dotcom] elibrary and babies> What is elibrary, please?
>
my crappy baby-at-breast-or-kicking-keyboard typing for "the
library"--sorry. I never sit down to do email unless i am nursing the
baby. And I type really awfully to start with under good
circumstances....
dhs
***There-you had us going for a minute, thinking we were missing out on the
latest email feature. "Wow, a whole LIBRARY on the computer!" Those babies
are challanging, aren't they? My youngest (and final) little one just
finished up with breastfeeding. I'm so "done" with babies that I don't even
miss it. Yet.
Valerie in Tacoma
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Trixie Belden books are good too. I loved them as well
as hardy boyz growing up.
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> -----Original Message-----__________________________________________________
> From: CraKar <ecrka@...>
> To: Unschooling-dotcom
> <[email protected]>
> Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 9:18 PM
> Subject: [Unschooling-dotcom] boys books
>
>
> Hello!
> I'm new to the list and have been enjoying the
> information you all
> have been sharing. Thanks!
> I have 3 sons - 10 and 7 years old and 18
> months. I was wondering if
> anyone had suggestions of books they found that
> their sons enjoyed. My
> boys are really into adventure stories, and
> anything that makes them
> laugh. I'm looking for read together books and
> "read by themselves"
> books (2nd grade level). Also my oldest son is
> really interested in wars
> and battles. In fact this leads to another
> question- does the war thing
> ever cease or should I be getting prepared for the
> day he'll tell me he
> is enlisting? He tells me he is not interested in
> being in the army , he
> just wants to produce a movie about a war. Which
> brings me to my last
> question- does anyone have any ideas of how I can
> expose him to movie
> productions and such. I plan to do home videos of
> his "movies" but I
> don't know how to expose him to professional
> settings. Anyway, I
> appreciate any thoughts on the above questions.
>
> Karen
>
>
> Karen,
> I don't know about boys much as I have daughters.
> However I do know this...they would enjoy the Hardy
> Boys mystery books. I still do and I'm a female! I
> also enjoyed the Bobbsey Twins mysteries and am
> enjoying the Boxcar children series. As to Wars, let
> him read stories on old wars such as the crimean
> wars, civil wars and even the most recent ones. He
> will get an idea of what war really is like and how
> devastating it can be. As to producing a movie, Have
> him do a pictorial panel and make a home movie out
> of that with a camcorder...maybe do a skit or a home
> theatre type thing.
>
> Jessica
> Vaughnde Lee
> Missoula, Montana
> http://www.stampinbookworm.eboard.com
>
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