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11 Best Science Fiction Books For Middle Schoolers

December 29, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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Are you looking for the best science fiction books for middle schoolers? Also, you’ll love my pages How to Successfully Homeschool Middle School and Science Fiction for Middle School Fun Jurassic Park Quick Unit Study (DIY Insect in Amber) to round out your day.

Science fiction books encourage reading and are also great options for reading aloud.

Too, they are great for encouraging imagination and curiosity in the reader.

11 Best Science Fiction Books For Middle Schoolers

It also opens the door for discussions on the benefits and drawbacks of futuristic ideals of society, technology, and sciences.

Besides that, it is just fun sometimes to step away from reality and wonder what if in the form of an entertaining story.

What exactly is the difference between science fiction and fantasy?

Simply put, science fiction is based on reality. It has exaggerations and possibilities of what could be and is set in futuristic times.

Living in space, time travel, and dystopian societies are often the main plot and settings of Science Fiction

Fantasy is rooted in the impossible but fantastic possibilities.

And is often based on an equivalent time in past human history.

More Middle School Resources

If you have a middle schooler who loves fantasy or a reluctant reader who might be drawn into reading fantasy, I have a list with a variety of classic and newer science fiction books to choose from.

Besides January 1st is National Science Fiction Day.

So, I thought it was a great time to share my top 11 best science fiction books for middle schoolers.

Common Sense Media is a great place for you to check reviews and get a little more detail on the themes and language in books; choose for yourself what is appropriate and what is not for your family.

SCIENCE FICTION CRAFTS

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Best Science Fiction Books For Middle Schoolers

11 Science Fiction Books for Middle School

Your kids will love reading one or two of these science fiction books or them to add to your unit study.

The Wild Robot (Volume 1)

This newer addition to sci-fi is an absolute delight and is part of a series of 3 books following robot Roz as she navigates her accidental life on a wild remote island. We adored this first selection as a read-aloud.

The War of the Worlds

So begins The War of the Worlds, the science fiction classic that first proposed the possibility of intelligent life on other planets and has enthralled readers for generations. This compelling tale describes the Martian invasion of earth. When huge, tireless creatures land in England, complete chaos erupts. Using their fiery heat rays and crushing strength, the aliens just may succeed in silencing all opposition. Is life on earth doomed? Will mankind survive? A timeless view of a universe turned upside down, The War of the Worlds is an ingenious and imaginative look into the possibilities of the future and the secrets yet to be revealed.

Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Force Collector

This is probably one of the best book versions of Star Wars ( in the opinion of a teen fan) but it is not based on familiar characters in the Star Wars universe rather it is a new storyline and new characters in familiar locations. This is a stand-alone story with no sequels as of now

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The Illustrated Edition

It’s an ordinary Thursday morning for Arthur Dent . . . until his house gets demolished. The Earth follows shortly after to make way for a new hyperspace express route, and Arthur’s best friend has just announced that he’s an alien.After that, things get much, much worse.With just a towel, a small yellow fish, and a book, Arthur has to navigate through a very hostile universe in the company of a gang of unreliable aliens. Luckily the fish is quite good at languages. And the book is The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy . . . which helpfully has the words DON’T PANIC inscribed in large, friendly letters on its cover.Douglas Adams’s mega-selling pop-culture classic sends logic into orbit, plays havoc with both time and physics, offers up pithy commentary on such things as ballpoint pens, potted plants, and digital watches . . . and, most important, reveals the ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything.

The Time Machine

Embark on an extraordinary time-travel adventure with H.G. Wells. Explore fascinating future worlds and dystopian societies. Witness the implications of human evolution and societal decay. Engage with thought-provoking questions about the nature of humanity. Experience the brilliance of H.G. Wells’ visionary storytelling.

The City of Ember Deluxe Edition: The First Book of Ember

The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. After two hundred years the great lamps that lights the city are beginning to flicker, and two friends fight together to save the city in this first of 4 in the series. It is listed as recommended for grades 3-7 but it really is an enjoyable story for even older grades.

Last Day on Mars (Chronicle of the Dark Star, 1)

This part 1 of a 3-part series has stunning visual imagery and impossible situations like life on the red planet, when even that is threatened the few humans left must travel to yet another home on a distant star unlocking mysteries about time and space,

Ender's Game (The Ender Saga, 1)

This is the first of Orson Scott Card's Cards Ender's Saga, to date there are 5 novels and one novella in the Ender series based on the government breeding child geniuses and training them as soldiers against alien attack.

The Hunger Games

Even if They have already seen the movies I highly recommend assigning your middle schooler this series. It gives a lot of material for discussions of moral choices, allegiance to your government at all costs, friendships, how a future like this could come to be, and more

Divergent (Divergent Series, 1)

Similar to Hunger Games this is the first in a 4 part series of a dystopian world where everyone is split up into 5 factions—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent) splitting families and friends and pitting them against one another.

Ready Player One

If you have a teen who loves gaming and the 80s along with science fiction they are really going to enjoy this one that is set in 204 but filled with pop culture references from that totally awesome decade

How to Make a Fun Mad Hatter Headband Craft in Literature

November 5, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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I have a fun mad hatter headband craft in literature. Also, you’ll love this post Hands-On Literature: Make Alice in Wonderland Easy Cupcakes.

Did you know that National Mad Hatter Day is November 6th?

It is the perfect excuse to try my craft in literature idea, a fun mad hatter headband.

How to Make a Fun Mad Hatter Headband Craft in Literature

I created this tutorial out of common craft objects that most of us would have around the house already to make it easy and inexpensive.

You will also find a collection of ideas on how to create a craft in literature for several popular books that we all know and love.

Alice in Wonderland Facts

The character of Alice was based on a real-life little girl named Alice Liddell who was the daughter of Carroll’s boss, Henry Liddell, the dean of Christ Church College at Oxford.
Lewis Carroll’s real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
The book was originally titled Alice’s Adventures Under Ground on the handwritten manuscript. A few more possible titles were Alice’s Hour in Elf Land and Alice Among the Fairies.
The phrase “mad as a hatter” started being used because hat makers often got dementia from the mercury used in curing felt. However, Carroll popularized and licensed the phrase.
Lewis Carroll suffered from a rare neurological disorder that caused him to have strange hallucinations and affected the size of visual objects, making the objects seem bigger or smaller than they were. Which of course you will see featured throughout the book.

Of course, you want to make sure you have a copy of Lewis Carrol’s classic, Alice In Wonderland.

Next, look at these other literature crafts.

Ideas for Crafts in Literature

9 Crafts in Literature Ideas

Here are another 9 great ideas for craft in literature projects to go along with any of your units or just as a fun activity on its own.

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Paper Plate Cheshire Cat

To me, there is only one acceptable movie version of Alice in Wonderland, and that is the 1951 Disney cartoon. I'm sure there's merit to the versions that have come after it, but this will forever be the Cheshire Cat to me.

How to Make a Hobbit Door Craft

I have a fun The Hobbit unit study and a hobbit door craft. Also, grab more ideas on my Best Homeschool Unit Studies page.

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Secret Garden Shadow Box Craft Rural Mom

It’s lovely to see celebrated stories from our childhood come to life. Perhaps you read “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett as a school assignment. Or like me, maybe you saw the 1987 Hallmark film, fell in love with the story and then discovered the book. Maybe you are brand-new to learning about the story because just recently heard about film that will be released later this year.

Free Swiss Family Robinson Unit Study And Easy DIY Water Filter

When I think of how I can create a Swiss Family Robinson unit study that is more than just a literature study the first thing that comes to mind is survival.

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Quick & Easy Stained Glass Suncatcher Craft Inspired by The Green Ember

This Green Ember suncatcher came to be as my daughter and I finished reading S.D. Smith’s The Green Ember with our FaceTime Book Club friends. We wanted to create something to document our time reading it, but that would also capture the spirit of story

Today in 1884 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was published and was banned quickly. And because reading should be fun, I have a fun stem raft craft to go along with The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn homeschool literature.

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Charlotte's Web - Watercolor Web

We’re just finished with Charlotte’s Web, a favorite of mine from growing up. To add a little more Charlotte’s Web to our day, we did this watercolor web as an art project.

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1 Cool book page project

How to make tassels using book pages

Hands-On Literature Nature Study: Simple Tree Craft

Spring is here, and that means most of us homeschooling mamas are getting out all our nature study materials, making notes, and organizing some fun educational activities to get our kids outside and learning some science (without them even realizing they are learning science).

Finally, how to make this mad hatter head band.

How to Make a Fun Mad Hatter Headband

Create your own mad hatter headband with things that are probably already in your craft supplies to wear to an afternoon tea party, co-op, book club, or just for fun.

You will need:

Black craft foam
Headband
Ribbon
Craft feathers
Pipe cleaner
Playing card
Hot glue gun/sticks

You could also add flowers or other little trinkets to make it your own.

First, use a circular object to trace a circle somewhere between 3 ½” -5” across.

Cut an 11”x 5” rectangle out of black foam.

How to Make a Fun Mad Hatter Headband

Roll the black rectangle so that one end is narrower than the other, the smaller end should fit on your circle with at least 1” all the way around.

Hot glue into place and cut off the ends so they are straight.

Wrap the rolled piece of craft foam in ribbon at the smaller end, and line up the seams with the ones on the craft foam, we are going to cover those up in a bit.

Trace the wide end on craft foam and cut out the circle to create the top of the hat.

Slip just inside the top of the hat and hot glue a little bit at a time all the way around.

Run a thick bead of hot glue around the smaller end with the ribbon and press it into place on the circle that will form the brim, hold it in place until the glue hardens.

Create a fun fanciful twist by wrapping a pipe cleaner around your finger.

Tuck the twist, and a little white piece of craft foam with 10/6 (the Mad Hatter’s hat size) inside the ribbon, place over the seam, and secure with hot glue.

Cut a Queen of Hearts card in half and slip into the ribbon, covering a little more of the seam.

Finish disguising the seam with colorful feathers glued into place over it.

Apply a thick puddle of hot glue to the center of the underside of the hat, and allow it to cool slightly, press the headband into glue and hold until dried.

Cut a small piece of foam and cover the hot glue puddle if you like.

Fun Resources and Books About The Human Body For Preschoolers

September 13, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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I have gathered up some resources and books about the human body for preschoolers. Also, I have this Human Body Crafts page for more hands-on ideas. And this Beautiful Human Body Lapbook and Fun Unit Study.

One of the most fun and basic science topics to cover with your preschooler is anatomy.

When teaching this age, it is a good practice to include lots of hands-on activities.

Fun Resources and Books About The Human Body For Preschoolers

It can be so much fun for both of you.

Puzzles, games, colorful books, videos, and your preschoolers own natural curiosity can teach them so much better than an expensive boxed curriculum.

Teaching Preschoolers About Human Anatomy

When your child is a toddler, they are quickly learning about body parts like toes, eyes, belly, etc.

They are soaking in information and learning at an incredible rate, and this continues through those preschool years when they learn so much through play.

At this point, it is a great time to move into learning about our senses, organs, how our skeleton works, and more.

They can learn a lot through imaginative play- like setting up a simple doctors’ center with good books for them to examine along with pretend tools, engaging videos, and simple crafts and activities.

Also, look at these other activities to learn about the human body.

More Human Body Crafts

And if you have older children you want to include in a human body unit study, I have a lapbook for older kids.

Dynamic and Fun Human Body Lapbook for Multiple Ages
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Look at my Beautiful Human Body Lapbook and Fun Unit Study.

Next look at these books about the human body for preschoolers.

11 Books And Resources About The Human Body For Preschoolers

Your littles will love these resources and books to learn about the human body.

Anatomy Apron

The model by heart, large intestine, small intestine, lung, stomach, kidney, liver, esophagus and trachea, A total of 9 indication area, the plush stuffed organs apron is a wonderful body awareness kit, The organs are removable, pasted in Velcro

Busy Book for Kids, Human Body Anatomy Book

Great for keeping little ones busy while you teach older kids, for on the go, or even snuggled up on the couch. It stands up on its own as a flip book with velcro pieces that keep kids engaged while they discover.

How it Works: Human Body

A first introduction to the human body for curious toddlers. With layered die-cuts throughout.The human body is an amazing machine! Take a look inside and learn all about how it works with this interactive layered die-cut board book. Simple callouts, such as "hair," "ear," "arm," and "bones," invite even the youngest reader to explore the workings of the human body. Topics covered include the movements of our body parts, the five senses, the way in which blood flows through the body, the internal organs that the human body contains, and the different types of bones that are found throughout the body. Packed with fun facts and accessible information, this first introduction to our bodies is perfect for the youngest children.

Scholastic Discover More: My Body

MY BODY answers children’s questions about their own bodies in an incredibly simple and appropriate way. Each spread is focused on a particular part of the body or movement a child understands. Body actions such as breathing, the food journey, and blood are touched on, as well as fun subjects such as hiccups, earwax, and goosebumps. The simple text is perfect for beginning readers. The photographs provide impact for children less interested in reading with big, bright pictures of the inside and outside of the body.

Inside Your Outside: All About the Human Body

Join the Cat in the Hat, Sally and Dick for a ride through the human body where they visit the right and left sides of the brain, meet the Feletons from far off Fadin (when they stand in the sun you can see through their skin), scuba dive through the blood system, follow food and water through the digestive tract, and a whole lot more! Perfect for readers who are curious about the body and for any kid who loves learning and science.Featuring beloved characters from Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat, the Learning Library are unjacketed hardcover picture books that explore a range of nonfiction topics about the world we live in and include an index, glossary, and suggestions for further reading.

Human Organs TOOB - 8 Mini Figurines Including Brain, Heart, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Stomach, and Intestines

HUMAN ORGANS: The human body is a marvel of evolution, and now you can learn all about its many different and specialized organs with this Human Organs Toob!

National Geographic Kids Look and Learn: All About Me (Look & Learn)

Filled with gorgeous photographs inspired by National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book introduces curious children to the parts of the human body.

Build the Human Body

The skeleton is the key to learning about the body, and Build the Human Body offers one of the coolest learning experiences around.The ancient Greeks had it right: “Know thyself.” One of the keys to knowing thyself is knowing how the body works. Build the Human Body will teach you about the body’s building blocks, help you build its framework, and show you how to map the organs. Have fun while learning, and see the human body like never before through colorful illustrations, fascinating facts, and by building your very own human skeleton.

Human Body Puzzle for Kids Toddlers

This magnetic puzzle has both a boy and a girl outline and can be used to teach the body, muscles, organs, and the skeleton. This resource will get a lot of use over several years.

Me and My Body

Amazing facts come together with fun, easy-to-do crafts in this STEAM-centric celebration of the human body.Learn amazing facts like how germs can make you sick, why you have a belly button, and how your senses work. Then create wonderful crafts, like a beautiful family tree, a homemade stethoscope, and gingerbread skeletons, combining reading skills, STEAM concepts, and hands-on family fun.Discover what a family tree is, then create one yourself. Explore your amazing fingerprints, then decorate a beautiful picture frame with them. Make a paper skeleton or play a game about digestion. This is a perfect package for a little learner who wants to know all about what's going on inside their body!

Gaming Classic Operation Game

How could I not include operation? While yes the objects are silly and unrealistic it just goes along with the theme too good to ignore. It is good for building fine motor skills and opens discussions about things like what it means to have a frog in one's throat.

Top 5 Reasons to Love Geronimo Stilton And Geronimo Stilton Book List 1-20

July 15, 2023 | 2 Comments
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I have a Geronimo Stilton book list because we love the series. Be sure to grab more Geronimo Stilton Books ideas and crafts on my page.

First, the books originated in Italy and were written by Elisabetta Dami and use the name Geronimo Stilton as the author. Clever pen name, right?

Geronimo Stilton is written from the point of view of a young nervous mouse who keeps finding himself drawn into adventures (and sometimes in a pickle) in all sorts of different places around the world.

For example, he travels to the Outback, Egypt, New York, into the jungle, and sailing with pirates to name just a few of his adventures.

Top 5 Reasons to Love Geronimo Stilton And Geronimo Stilton Book List 1-20

They are great books for visual learners, young readers transitioning to chapter books, struggling readers, reluctant readers, and pretty much any other type of reader.

Additionally, they are recommended for ages 7-10 but depending on your child’s age I feel like that span can go a little wider in either direction.

Besides, you can see from the list below that Geronimo has quite a variety of adventures.

Geronimo Stilton Spin-Off Series

Too, we are just talking about the first 20 in the original series today but here is a quick overview of the different spin-off series and how many in each.

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Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time-8
Geronimo Stilton: Cavemice Series-15
Geronimo Stilton Reporter Series-11
Thea Stilton Series-35
Thea Stilton Graphic Novel Series-8
Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novel Series-19
Geronimo Stilton: The Graphic Novel Series-4 Books
Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy Series-16
Geronimo Stilton: Special Edition Series-7
Geronimo Stilton Classic Tales Series-1
Geronimo Stilton: Spacemice Series-12
Geronimo Stilton: Creepella Von Cacklefur Series-9
Geronimo Stilton: Micekings Series-7
Thea Stilton: Mouseford Academy Series-8
Thea Stilton and the Treasure Seekers Series-3

Next, look at the top 5 reasons to love the Geronimo Stilton book list.

Top 5 Reasons to Love Geronimo Stilton

They are super fun to read. And they are written in a comic book or graphic novel style with bright and fun illustrations. This helps kids get a better picture of the locations and keeps their interest. The different sizes and styles of fonts help put emphasis on words, phrases, and themes throughout the book. Often these highlighted words make for a great introduction or review of spelling/vocabulary words.
Teaches great life lessons- Geronimo’s books tend to have some kind of lesson woven in like being open to adventure, recycling, being brave, friendship, family, and other character concepts that are laid out simply for kids.
Loaded with great facts and information- While telling the crazy stories they naturally weave in facts about people, places, and things so your child can’t help but learn while they enjoy the tale. Each of these elements is casually introduced in the story so your child is learning as they enjoy a story without it being a textbook at all. There is special emphasis on geography and history and make for a great history series for younger children.
Great for boys and girls- While they do have a spin-off series about his sister Thea Stilton, Geronimo is written to appeal to both boys and girls, no matter what theme the adventure. If you have multiple kids in the house you are going to get a lot of bang for your buck on these books.
They cover a variety of topics and locations- Whatever you are learning about or piques your child’s interest there is a great chance that there is a Geronimo Stilton out there for them. Looking for a book for them to read on the flight to a family vacation in Hawaii? Try book #72-The Hawaiian Heist, need something to supplement your Egypt study? Go with #2 The Curse of The Cheese Pyramid.

Moreover, I have many hands-on activities to go wiith many of the books.

Geronimo Stilton Book List Activities

Also, look at these other crafts to go with the books.

Finally, look at the list of Geronimo Stilton books.

Geronimo Stilton Books 1 - 20

It is not necessary to go in order, each book is its own stand-alone story, and the main characters are properly reintroduced each time. So, you can choose the books based on your child's current interest, the season, or a unit study topic.

Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye

Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye. It all started when my sister, Thea, discovered a mysterious map. It showed a secret treasure on a faraway island. And before I could let out a squeak of protest, Thea dragged me into her treasure hunt! In no time at all, we'd set sail for the island. It was an adventure I'd never forget....

The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid (Geronimo Stilton #2)

I'm off to Egypt! I climbed onboard a crabby old camel that would take me across the desert to the Great Cheese Pyramid. There, among mummies and hieroglyphics, I would learn the secret of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient Mouse World....

Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House (Geronimo Stilton, No. 3)

I was lost in a dark, spooky forest! Until I stumbled upon Curlypaw Cannycat's Castle.

I'm Too Fond of My Fur! (Geronimo Stilton #4)

Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise! I'm Too Fond of My Fur! I was on my way 'round the world to Mouse Everest! The trip was long and dangerous. I almost froze my tail off on the way. And then I was kidnapped by the Abominable Snowman! Yes, it was truly an amazing adventure....

Four Mice Deep in the Jungle (Geronimo Stilton Funny Tales)

Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.I have never been a brave mouse... but lately, my fears were taking over my life! Soon I was too afraid even to leave my mousehole. That's when Thea and Trap decided to cure me. They dragged me away on an airplane (I'm afraid of flying!) all the way to the jungle. There I was forced to eat bug soup, climb trees as high as skyscrapers, swim in raging rivers, and even wrangle snakes! How would a 'fraidy mouse like me ever survive?

Paws Off, Cheddarface! (Geronimo Stilton, No. 6)

Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! They are whisker-licking good tales, and that's a promise!__PAWS OFF, CHEDDARFACE!It was the strangest thing... all across New Mouse City, rodents kept telling me I'd done things I had no memory of! I soon discovered why... there was a Geronimo look-alike out there, pretending to be me. He'd even fooled my sister Thea! And worst of all, he was trying to take over my newspaper. I had to find a way to strike back -- but how??

Red Pizzas for a Blue Count

They are whisker-licking-good tales, and that's a promise! Red Pizzas for a Blue Count My troublemaker cousin was trapped in Transratania! And before I could even squeak, my sister, Thea, dragged me along on her rescue mission. Little did we know that Transratania is the land of vampire bats! Holey cheese, bats give me mouse bumps! Why? Well, there's nothing a bat likes more than sinking its teeth into a nice, juicy mouse....

Attack of the Bandit Cats (Geronimo Stilton, No. 8)

Oh, what a day! I had just published New Mouse City's first phone book -- and almost every single number was wrong! My customers were out for my fur. So when Thea, Trap, and Benjamin asked me to join their quest for a legendary island covered in silver, I agreed. But no sooner had we set out than we were attacked by a ship of pirate cats! They mousenapped us and threatened to make us their dinner. Would we escape with our lives... or find ourselves in the soup?

A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo (Geronimo Stilton, No. 9)

Sometimes a busy businessmouse like me needs a nice, relaxing vacation. But of all the rotten rats' luck -- every time I tried to get away, disaster struck. My aunt Dizzy Fur's mouse hole caught on fire, my office was flooded, and our printing press broke down! When I was finally ready to depart, all the good trips were booked up. I was stuck in a flea-ridden old hotel, sharing a room with a bunch of Gerbil Scouts! I couldn't wait to get back to my comfy home in New Mouse City....

All Because of a Cup of Coffee (Geronimo Stilton, No. 10)

I, Geronimo Stilton, was in love! I went out for a cup of coffee one morning and laid eyes on the most beautiful rodent I'd ever seen. Unfortunately, I immediately tripped over my paws and ended up with my tail in a toaster! I was one mortified mouse. But I was determined to prove that I wasn't a complete stumblemouse. So I decided to join my family on their most daring adventure yet -- a journey to the eighth wonder of the world! There I made a discovery so truly amazing, I knew I could win the heart of my darling ratlette....

The Phantom of the Subway (Geronimo Stilton, No. 13)

When my sister Thea told me a ghost was haunting New Mouse City's subway tunnels, I knew I had to get the scoop for The Rodents Gazette! So I set off with Thea, Trap, and my assistant editor Pinky Pick. We soon discovered that Sally Ratmousen, the editor of The Daily Rat, was also on the trail of the mysterious ghost. But we were all in for the fright of our wee mouse lives... because the ghost turned out to be a CAT!

The Temple of the Ruby of Fire (Geronimo Stilton, No. 14)

It was my most thrilling adventure yet! My old friend Professor von Volt had discovered the location of the famous Ruby of Fire. And before I could let out a squeak of protest, my sister Thea had dragged me into race to be the first to find the legendary gem. The jewel was protected by thousands of ancient booby-traps -- a 'fraidy mouse's worst nightmare? Would I make it through with my fur?

The Mona Mousa Code (Geronimo Stilton, No. 15)

Do you like art? I do! So when Thea heard that there was a secret map hidden beneath Mouse Island's most famous painting, the Monamouse, I knew we had to get the scoop! Together we began to investigate, and soon we discovered secret clues that led us to the most fabumouse secret. And it all lay beneath the streets of New Mouse City!

A Cheese-Colored Camper[GERONIMO STILTON #16 CHEESE-CO][Paperback]

My grandfather William Shortpaws -- also known as Cheap Mouse Willy -- was back at The Rodent's Gazette, and he was determined to torture me. He wanted to publish a guide book to Ratzikistan, the Siberia of Mouse Island. And he ordered *me* to go there to write it! But as you know, dear reader,

Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton! (Geronimo Stilton, No. 17)

Cheesecake! A mysterious one-eyed rat was trying to steal The Rodent's Gazette from under my snout! I had to stop him -- but how? My business manager, Shif T. Paws, came up with a plan. He arranged for me to appear on a TV quiz show. If I won, the Gazette was safe. But if I lost -- SQUEAK! -- I had to give up my tail!

Shipwreck on the Pirate Islands (Geronimo Stilton, No. 18)

My sister had come up with a new way to torment me. She'd combined my two least favorite things - travel and ghosts! Thea had heard rumors of a haunted pirate treasure buried on a desert island. And before I could say "avast ye scurvy rats," she'd dragged me into her treasure hunt!

My Name Is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton (Geronimo Stilton, No. 19)

Have you met my very young assistant editor, Pinky Pick? She is only thirteen years old, but she is one of the cleverest mice I've ever known. If you've ever wondered how Pinky came to work for me at The Rodent's Gazette, this is the book for you! It's a looooong story... and one that's full of adventure, laughs, and of course, like all of my books, lots of embarrassing moments for yours truly!

Surf's Up, Geronimo! (Geronimo Stilton, No. 20)

Ah, there's nothing like a relaxing vacation on the beach! I would spread out by the crystal-clear water with a good book. What more could a mouse want? At least, that was the plan. But somehow, my vacations never seem to go according to plan. Instead of a beautiful seaside resort, I found myself in a fleabag hotel that was falling down around my ears! Oh, would I ever be able to relax and enjoy my vacation

Geronimo Stilton Back in Time Second Journey Through Time and Fun Mayan Mask

June 30, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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If your child is reading Geronimo Stilton Back in Time Second Journey Through Time, you’ll love this Mayan mask. Be sure to grab more Geronimo Stilton Books ideas and crafts on my page.

If you don’t know about him already, Geronimo Stilton is a globetrotting mouse who finds himself in all kinds of adventures.

Oftentimes these adventures take him time traveling.

In this second book in this series, he finds himself first in Ancient Rome, in the middle of the Mayan Empire, and finally in the Age of The Sun King visiting Louis XIV.

Geronimo Stilton Back in Time Second Journey Through Time and Fun Mayan Mask

Geronimo’s books love to share maps, landmarks, dress, customs, and legends of the period he visits.

These books make wonderful “textbooks” disguised as chapter books.

Assign the section for independent reading or read aloud and then add in a few fun activities to round it out.

I wanted to dive a little deeper into the second part of the book, the Mayan Empire, and create a craft that highlights some of their traditions.

Mayan masks were a big part of the ancient culture and were a perfect activity to highlight the culture, traditions, and art.

They were made from a variety of materials like gold, shells, stones, gems, and volcanic rock.

Masks were used for a variety of reasons including to adorn the faces of the dead, to be worn at important events, to be worn during battle, as well as hung up in houses.

5 Facts About Mayan Culture

First, look at some of these facts about the Mayan civilization.

The Mayans were a group of people who lived in the Yucatan Peninsula in what is today Mexico, Belize and Guatemala.
Many Mayans still live there today, they are still living in the same areas where the Mayan civilization used to be. They follow the ancient Mayan traditions and beliefs, as well as speak the Mayan language.
New Archaeological ancient sites are still being discovered, Ek Balam was just found in the 1980’s.
The Mayans main crops were corn, beans, avocados, papayas, and cocoa, etc.
They made 7 big contributions to the modern world-The Mayan Calendar, astronomy, hydraulic buildings, filtration systems, rubber, chocolate, and medicine.