Join Nandana in support of Pratham USA Readathon 2015 (Phoenix)

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What is the Readathon?
Pratham USA Readathon 2015 is a fundraising initiative that encourages kids in the U.S. to read more books and raise money to help less fortunate kids in India learn to read.
How does it work?
Kids ask their friends and family to donate money to Pratham for every book they read. The more books they read, the more money they raise. Learn more here.
Where does my money go?
All donations to the Readathon go to support Pratham’s work for child education in India. With the help of trained professionals and dedicated volunteers, Pratham runs pre-schools and after-school programs in many cities and villages of India so that underprivileged children can read, write and count at their appropriate grade level. Pratham needs only $25 to educate one child for one whole year.Pratham receives 97% of the money you donate here. 2.9% + 30 cents is charged by the credit card processing company. We thank SeeYourImpact for providing Pratham with its Storytelling Donation platform free of cost.
Who can participate?
Kids of any age can participate (adults too!). Children too young to read can have a parent or older siblings read to them.
Why participate?
Reading is good for everyone. Reading to help others learn to read is Great!Participating in this Readathon is an amazing way to do community service, and enjoy the benefits of reading at the same time – increased vocabulary, improved communication skills and the joy of helping others.
Are there prizes?
Yes! Trophies will be given to readers who raise $250 or more. A Young Reader Award for the reader who raises the most money and a Young Leader Award for the Readathon Coordinator who demonstrates strong leadership skills and whose team raises a significant amount of money. Certificates of Appreciation for all readers. More information is available here.
What is a Readathon Coordinator?
A Readathon Coordinator (RC) is a high school student who will lead a team of younger readers and guide, support, and cheer them on in meeting their reading and fundraising goals for the Readathon. A RC will learn good management and leadership skills, and can also enjoy all the benefits of being a reader. For more information, click here.
How do I know if my donation makes a difference?
With every $1,000 raised, Pratham is able to educate 40 children for one whole year. Readers and donors can read some stories of children who attend Pratham schools by clicking here

Update #7

Since my last update, I have read:

8.Children’s Atlas of the Universe: This book is about the universe. Some things I learned are that comet means “hairy star”, Asteroids sometimes orbit planets, and Uranus was the first planet to be discovered.

9.See Inside Your Body: This book is about the different things that are inside your body. Some things I learned are that your skin is the biggest organ, nerve cells are long and spiky, and your nerves carry messages to and from your brain.

10.The Seven Wise Princesses: This book is about a guy named Shah Bahram who makes seven pavilions. These pavilions are based on the seven heavenly planets. Each day, Shah Bahram visits a princess. The princesses tell Shah many beautiful stories.

11. All About Dinosaurs: This book is, just like the title says, all about dinosaurs. Some things I learned was that the Composognathus was the size of a chicken, some flying reptiles had crests, and the Archaeopteryx was the first bird to live on Earth.

12. The Elements: This books is all bout the elements on the periodic table. Some things I learned are that Ruthenium Chloride is a vivid red, arsenic is not fully poisonous, and at negative 183 degrees Celsius oxygen is a pale blue liquid.

13. Usborne Science Encyclopedia: This book is about all the different branches of science. Some things that I learned are that a flying lizard can glide up to 50 feet between trees, a susilk can turn its head all around too look for predators, and glass thermometers contain mercury.

14. Forensic Science: This book is about the branch of science called Forensics. Some things I learned are that different types of soil look different, computers can clear up grainy images, and that people’s signatures look different every time they sign something.

A Tale of Two Tails

Authors: Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

This book belongs to the fiction genre.

Hank Zipper is going to enter his dog Cheerio in a contest. Hank hopes that Cheerio will be the school mascot – unfortunately Cheerio has a two second attention span. Hank’s sister, Emily, is entering her pet iguana, who happens to know a lot of tricks. And don’t forget, Hank and Cheerio equal double trouble.

Dragonbreathe

Author: Ursula Vernon

This book belongs to the fiction genre.

It is about a dragon, Danny, who is a zero in school. His fire breathing skills are non-existent. But when Wendell and Danny go on an underwater trip for the school paper, Danny surprises everyone by saving Wendell and himself from a giant squid. My favorite character in the book is Danny. I like him because he is funny. Not very clever, but very funny.

Ronia, The Robber's Daughter

Author: Astrid Lindgren
Illustrator: Trina Schart Hyman
This book belongs to the fiction genre.

Ronia is a young, spirited girl. She is also the daughter of Matt, the fearless robber. Her new found friendship with the son of the rival robber starts a huge fight between the two robber bands. Its up to Ronia and her friend to make peace between the two robber bands. My favorite character in the book in Ronia. I like her because she is wild and free. She likes to run around and play all the time. She is also spunky and very bold.

Freedom of Expression

Update #2

Oops! I forgot that I actually read 2 more books. Here they are:

3. Redwall: The author of this book is Brian Jacques. Redwall is an interesting book about an abbeyful of mice. These mice are peaceful creatures, and know nothing of war. But Cluny the cat is coming! It is all lost, and the mice are scattered around the world, and only the great warrior mouse can save them all.

4. Mark of Athena: The author of this book is also Rick Riordian (He is a very good author). The rift between the Greeks and the Romans has been revealed. During their treaty to make peace, one monster messed everything up. The war began. Meanwhile, Annabeth will have to follow what no one has ever survived; the Mark of Athena.

Update #1

I have read 2 books:

1. House of Hades: The author of this book is Rick Riordian. Percy and Annabeth, two of the main characters trudge through Tartarus, a terrible place deep in the Underworld. Somehow, they must find their way to the Doors of Death, and close them forever.

2. Blood of Olympus: The author of this book is also Rick Riordian. This is the final book in the series. Percy, Annabeth, and the rest of the team have to defeat the Earth Goddess Gaea. But, you there is not victory without sacrifice. One of the members of the team dies during the fight. But, there are ways to cheat death.