How to Pack Good Stuff in Your Kid’s Reading Books {Rush Revere Review}
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You know when you are holding a high-quality book in your hands, that was what I felt as I unboxed the Adventures of Rush Revere #1, New York Times Bestselling Book Series by Rush and Kathryn Adams Limbaugh, a part of the Adventures of Rush Revere Book Series.
These Books Will Stand The Test of Time
They aren’t just pretty. The high level of quality didn’t end at the beautifully illustrated book jacket. It extended beyond the library-bound, cloth-covered hardcovers, onto the glossy, heavyweight, parchment-toned, high-quality paper. Quality. It was poured into every aspect of this series. The stories between the end pages matched the quality I was looking forward to from an author as passionate as Rush Limbaugh.
Whatever you might think about his radio persona, the man loves history and is crazy passionate about getting it into the hands of young readers. The characters and locations he and Kathryn chose for each book carry us through the entire series. They even led us to the Two If By Tea website to answer some fun trivia questions about the first book.
Why Choose Historical Novels if We HAVE Already Read Our History
Recently, I had brownies at my mom’s house. She wanted to make sure we all tested them for her because it was a new recipe. After we confirmed how delicious they were, she told us their secret ingredient: black beans. I know the health benefits of black beans, and so does my mother. They’re filled with vitamins, loaded with this healthy, heart-loving fiber, and micro-nutrients your body needs.
I also know that brownies do not carry the same nutritional pedigree. Since my mom’s black bean brownies were as tasty as they were nutritious, I was thrilled to add the recipe to my list.
Historical novels like the Rush Revere books add fiber and nutrients to your child’s leisure reading time. Limbaugh weaves a swiftly moving story with historical events and characters in a format that is easily palatable to a junior high student.
Like black bean brownies: if they taste too good to put down, your kids will eat ’em.
Not Every Book Should Be For Learning, Create Balance for Your Kids
I know I have failed by being too strict with our reading in the past and by overloading my kids with educational materials. We can also get it from the same ditch when our children read nothing but fiction and teen drama.
If your heart’s desire is to lead your child to love reading good books with valuable information, then you have to give them stories they will love.
This series is a great way to turn the tide in their leisure reading. Each book is beautifully illustrated with just enough pictures per page to capture a young reader’s interest and keep them turning pages to see what comes next.
There is a great variety of graphic components. Illustrations, historical documents, and photographs of artifacts are scattered throughout the stories. You can also head to the Rush Revere website to download free resources and comprehension guides.
Though the storylines are familiar from our history lessons, telling them in this firsthand, personal narrative format gives the reader a sense of being present in historical times and places. This series guides readers through the events leading up to and during the American Revolution.
The titles cover the subjects of The Brave Pilgrims, The Star-Spangled Banner, The First Patriots, The American Revolution, and The Presidency. Reading them all would give your kids a well-digested version of American history, showing what children like themselves would see if they had their own time-traveling historian with a passion for people and places.
Looking A Gift Horse Right in The Mouth
I asked my son to share his thoughts on the books. When he mentioned a talking horse that led children back in time, I had to stop him. He just turned 13, so I wanted to know what he thought; if it seemed silly.
He said, oddly enough, the way it was written made perfect sense. It was not a distraction; it was actually a great way to carry the story across the different historical events. We all know and love C.S. Lewis, so bring on the talking horses.
Making History Everyone’s Favorite Subject is the Aim of These Books
I appreciate the desire to present history in a way that is appealing to younger students, without compromising the authenticity of the historical facts and struggles that settlers of that time faced. The Rush Revere Series has broad appeal, making it a smart buy. I will read them aloud to my 7- to 9-year-olds next year as we cover American History. My 11- and 13-year-olds were able to read the books independently and enjoyed the series very much.
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