Reviews
Beni's War
“Readers will be motivated by Beni’s perceptiveness and inspired by the strength he demonstrates through acceptance―even towards the enemy.”―School Library Journal Starred Review View →
Crayola ® Out-of-This-World Space Colors
“A visually enjoyable work that is different from other space books in circulation. Add this picture book to solar system units for its artistic flair.”—School Library Journal View →
How to Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away: An Expert Guide to Getting Stuff Done
“[D]irect, jovial, and nonjudgmental. . . . A solid purchase for high school and college collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Bionic Beasts: Saving Animal Lives with Artificial Flippers, Legs, and Beaks
“Examining environmentalism, animal rescue, and technological possibility, this science-filled book for upper-elementary to middle school readers entertains in many forms.”—School Library Journal View →
Wild Style: Amazing Animal Adornments
“[E]mphasizes the ‘wild’ factor in both words and illustrations.”—School Library Journal View →
A Garden in Your Belly: Meet the Microbes in Your Gut
“A good addition to collections looking to update their biology section.”—School Library Journal View →
Mega-Dogs of New Kansas
“[An] adventure to keep readers turning pages. . . . dog fans will be pleased.”—School Library Journal View →
Eye by Eye: Comparing How Animals See
“The brilliant pairing of author, educator, and veterinarian Levine and artist with a funny bone Spookytooth yields a mix of fun, facts, and conjecture. A fabulous addition to classroom studies of animals and nonfiction literature. Also perfect for personal… View →
Behind the Bookcase: Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding Place
“A solid, additional title that can serve as an introduction to Holocaust literature.” – Kathleen Isaacs, Children’s Literature Specialist, Pasadena, MD View →
She Represents: 44 Women Who Are Changing Politics . . . and the World
“[H]ighlights a variety of prominent, international women leaders who have made major political and social contributions to their countries. . . . [E]specially useful for school projects or for those interested in politics. Recommended for purchase.”—School Library… View →
Genomics: A Revolution in Health and Disease Discovery
“An excellent bridge between real-world technology applications of biotechnology and what students learn in their biology classrooms.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Inkberg Enigma
“Leaving readers with a satisfying open-ending, teasing at the potential for more stories to come, this tale will have readers searching for further clues on their own.”—School Library Journal View →
50 Animals That Have Been to Space
“A fascinating, compact look at how a variety of creatures informed scientists’ knowledge of space travel’s potential impact on human bodies—once started, it’s difficult to put down.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Ever After
“Both thoughtful and terrifying, and an unexpected take on a familiar premise.”—School Library Journal View →
Consent: Deal with it before boundaries get crossed
“A valuable addition to collections for young adolescents, especially where materials addressing consent are lacking.”—School Library Journal View →
All's Happy That Ends Happy
“Fans of the previous books in this series will again be delighted by this gentle, realistic depiction of two girls coping with big life changes while maintaining their friendship.”—School Library Journal View →
Nicanor's Gate
“Whether as folktale, Talmudic retelling, or a preschool course in miracles, this book will find a home in many school and public collections.” — Amy Lilien-Harper, Wilton Lib., CT, SLJ View →
Rugby Rivals
“The in-depth game play will attract sports fans . . . The books also skillfully take on relevant issues including racial discrimination, economic disparities, and mental illness.”—School Library Journal View →
The Accursed Inheritance of Henrietta Achilles: Book 1
“[A] delightful romp through a lusciously illustrated fantasy world… definite recommendation where fantasy circulates.” –School Library Journal Online View →
Kaya's Heart Song
“12 Books To Inspire Mindfulness & Meditation for the Whole Family | Summer Reading 2020 Young yogis and meditation masters alike will find messages of calmness and strength in this selection of titles for a range of ages. Kaya’s Heart Song by Diwa… View →
Prom Kings
“These texts stand out for their authentic depictions of LGBTQ+ teens; recommended for high school collections.” —School Library Journal View →
Spinning Out
“The entertaining plots pack a punch and are an excellent choice for striving readers in middle and high school, particularly adrenaline seekers.” —School Library Journal View →
Star-Crossed
""AI High" effectively builds a world using a unique premise, with themes of prejudice that parallel the real world." —School Library Journal View →