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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 — 336 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) 4.28 avg rating — 318 ratings — published 2020 — 7 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) 4.26 avg rating — 194 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
	Cloaked in Courage: Uncovering Deborah Sampson, Patriot Soldier by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Anne Lambelet (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 176 ratings — 7 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) 4.13 avg rating — 172 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
	"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) 4.17 avg rating — 143 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
	Hiding in Plain Sight: Kate Warne and the Race to Save Abraham Lincoln by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Sally Wern Comport (illustrator) 4.26 avg rating — 117 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
	The Patriots and the Pox: George Washington's Battle to Save the Continental Army by Beth Anderson (Goodreads Author), Ashley Yazdani (Illustrator) 4.70 avg rating — 60 ratings — 4 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

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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing 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
The characters in this story of family, friendship, and community bring timely issues and real world challenges to the page with voice, heart, and a range of creative writing. When pain from the past places barriers to emotional connection, Aliet see ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing 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
The characters in this story of family, friendship, and community bring timely issues and real world challenges to the page with voice, heart, and a range of creative writing. When pain from the past places barriers to emotional connection, Aliet see ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing Pippa's Hanukkah Hunt by Vivian Kirkfield (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 jaunty rhyming tale with lively, colorful art invites kids to a holiday party with all the forest creatures. But when Mouse opens her potato bin and finds it empty, she sets out to find someone who will share potatoes for the latkes. It’s a stor ...more
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing Animals of the Chinese Zodiac: Meet Your Match! An Illustrated Guide to the 12 Signs by Teresa Robeson (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
Kids will have lots of fun with this book with the wide range of topics and info pieces presented in an attractive and lively page design using engaging text. A great way to share this cultural tradition in a browsable book.
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Beth Anderson rated a book it was amazing Indigo Hands by Sita Singh (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
Fascinating! This story anchors information about indigo and the dying process in family, science, history, and more as the young narrator takes the reader along to participate in a piece of family tradition. I always appreciate books that integrate ...more
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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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