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As a grandparent, you know there are few things better than sharing a book with your grandchildren… especially one that’s lively, entertaining and educational. Today’s show is my third in a series from National Geographic Kids books and this one is truly exceptional.

The book is called, WEIRD BUT TRUE! KNOW IT ALL: THE MIDDLE AGES and I’m thrilled that the author, Michael Burgan, is joining us to share more about this amazing read. Michael specializes in writing books about history, current events, geography and science for children. He wrote for Weekly Reader for six years before going freelance, and now he’s also added the title of playwright to his name.

I can’t wait to find out more about the fascinating details to be found in the history of the Middle Ages… and I’m sure you’re feeling the same way. So tune in for this one: you and your grandchildren are certain to be entertained with lots of weird and wonderful facts that will both educate and astound you!

If you’re a grandparent, no doubt you know there’s no greater joy than sharing a lively, adventure-packed book with your grandchildren that both entertains and educates them at the same time.

And that brings us to our guest, Crispin Boyer. Crispin has written more than 20 books for National Geographic Kids, wherein he’s covered numerous topics that young readers find fascinating. His non-fiction books have run the gamut from bugs to sharks and from ninjas to knights in shining armor.

Crispin joins us now to share all about the fifth book in his much-loved fictional Zeus the Mighty series. It’s called Zeus the Mighty: The Voyage on the Oddest Sea. His series is set in pet shop named Mt. Olympus Pet Center, which is located on none other than a high hilltop in Athens, Georgia. These books are packed with references to ancient Greece and Greek mythology—a treat for young readers and their grandparents alike.

So make sure tune in for this one… it’s guaranteed to entertain both you and your grandchildren!

If you’re a grandparent, no doubt you know there’s no greater joy than sharing a lively, colorful and information-packed book with your grandchildren.

And that brings us to our guest, Emily Fego. Emily is an assistant editor for the National Geographic Kids Books team and boy does she have a real goody to share!  She joins us today to share all about the latest book published by National Geographic Kids. It’s called., That's Fact-tastic!: Mind-blowing, Eye-popping, Jaw-dropping Stuff About Our World, and the title says it all.

So gather your grandchildren and be sure to tune in for this one… it promises to be filled with fun and fascinating facts that are guaranteed to both entertain and amaze you!

Are you a boomer who hopes to maintain an upbeat, fulfilling look at life no matter how many years roll by? If so… you’ll want to be sure to take a listen to what our guest, Cynthia Marks, has to say.

Cynthia was married to Dr. Bernard Bail, a highly decorated WWII Veteran and world-renowned psychoanalyst who pioneered an innovative psychoanalytic theory that advocates for the equality of women and pinpoints the origins of mental illness. His work is so revered that a movie has been created featuring Dr. Bail and his groundbreaking theories. The film is called And Now Loveand Cynthia joins us to share more about the movie, her marriage and their lives together.

If you care about making the most of your own golden years, you’ll want to make sure you catch this show!

If you’re looking for a great read to share with your middle-grade grandchildren look no further!

Our guest,Ellen Oh, is the author/editor of multiple books for middle graders and young adults and was named winner of the Asia/Pacific American Award for Literature for her book, Finding Junie Kim.  She has also been honored with the ALAN Award, which is presented to those authors who’ve made outstanding contributions to the field of adolescent literature.  And, in addition to writing these and editing other award-winning novels, Ellen is the president and founder of “We Need Diverse Books.”

Ellen joins us to share all about a unique and fascinating new book entitled, You Are Here: Connecting Flights. This engaging read provides an especially rich look at the Asian American experience because eleven other highly regarded authors of Asian descent have joined Ellen to contribute to the book. The combination of experiences make for an eye-opening look at how twelve young Asian Americans encounter and deal with various challenges in a crowded Chicago airport on a single summer’s day.

So, if you want to share a book with plenty of twists and turns that will give you and your grandchildren food for thought and lots of points for discussion, be sure to tune in!

Are you a boomer who wants to live a life that’s fulfilling, inspiring and packed with opportunities for joy and happiness? If so… you’ll want to be sure to take a listen to what our guest, Florence Ann Romano, has to say.

Florence Ann is a personal growth strategist and author of Build Your Village: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life. This wonderful resource was just released in February andprovides strategies for building healthy, supportive friendship networks (also known as villages). Her thoughts are especially crucial for those of us later in life because isolation can be a real problem as we age.

If you want to make the most of what can truly be an incredibly special time of life, make certain you tune in for this one!