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"Librarians, teachers and students will appreciate this series of beginning non-fiction books that will supplement a classroom unit or satisfy a young student’s request for ‘a book I can read about. . .’" —Library Media… View →
“This compelling, comprehensive series is a superb supplement to the geography and world cultures curriculum for early grades.” —Library Media Connection View →
“This compelling, comprehensive series is a superb supplement to the geography and world cultures curriculum for early grades.” —Library Media Connection View →
“Children who are interested in ants and are just gaining confidence in reading will find this book a good place to start. The brief text works with close-up photographs to provide very basic information about characteristics and habits, finding food, and care of young. A North… View →
“With plentiful photos, examples are shown from each food group, along with helpful samples of appropriate portion sizes for kids.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Things That Shimmer
“A well-told story that will be savored by preteens and young people who find bits of themselves in it.”—Jewish Book Council View →
All New Crafts for Kwanzaa
“Ross’s directions are easy to follow, and Holm’s clear, simple illustrations are equally helpful.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
All New Crafts for Earth Day
“The book offers step-by-step directions, presented in colorful cartooned sequences, for making such items as puppets, games, picture frames, and a trivet of a raft of pencils.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Hello, Squirrels!: Scampering through the Seasons
“Using a simple conversational tone, the author addresses young gray squirrels directly as she describes their activities.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
The Apple Argument
“A palatable variation (of the Garden of Eden story) that connects the tale to contemporary individuals ‘hardy, sweet, and difficult.’”—Publishers Weekly View →
All Aboard for Noah's Ark!
“Heroic hedgehogs demonstrate to young readers that even though they may be small in size, their contributions can be large and important. This new take on the biblical story is both original and charming.”—Jewish Book Council View →
A Feather, a Pebble, a Shell
“Will appeal to all nature lovers as well as all readers who want to learn about the landscape of Israel. This beautiful book is a breath of fresh air.”—Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →
“The language is accessible for young digital artists, whether simply curious or just starting to experiment with the medium. Technology, art, and photography teachers will find this to be a valuable tool in daily lessons as well. Color pictures of digital art make the book eye… View →
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Isis & Osiris: To the Ends of the Earth [An Egyptian Myth]
“This is a good series to introduce a variety of stories to young readers who are interested in folklore, fairy tales, and mythology.” —Library Media Connection View →
"Sharp, colorful photos on every page and well-defined vocabulary words make these good early science texts." —Horn Book Guide View →
"As the titles imply, these books are not just biographies, but discuss daily life, the loss of individual freedoms, the isolation of a people, economics, the impact on ethnic minorities, resistance, global reactions, and what the future may bring for each country."… View →
“This is both a visual treat and an intellectual stimulation. Many of Vermeer’s unique and mysterious qualities are highlighted here, and readers will come away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of his talent and work after reading this book. Recommended.”… View →
Death on Sacred Ground
" . . .Vivi and her father are appealing, and there’s plenty of authentic atmosphere." —Booklist View →
Feathered Dinosaurs
“Lessem writes in simple language and short sentences appropriate for children transitioning out of early readers. . . Bindon’s detailed illustrations imagine the creatures in dramatic settings that will bring the drama of the ancient age alive, and interested kids will… View →
“The current installments in The Milo & Jazz Mysteries series most definitely live up to the high quality of their predecessors. . . They are fun page-turners that would make great additions to elementary school and public libraries.” —Library Media Connection View →
“The current installments in The Milo & Jazz Mysteries series most definitely live up to the high quality of their predecessors. . . They are fun page-turners that would make great additions to elementary school and public libraries.” —Library Media Connection View →
Do You Know about Fish?
“This new series is colorful, informative, and, most important, kid friendly. . . This series will captivate students and leave them wanting more.” —Library Media Connection View →
Do You Know about Birds?
“This new series is colorful, informative, and, most important, kid friendly. . . This series will captivate students and leave them wanting more.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Steel Pan Man of Harlem
“The rich and beautifully rendered oil paintings provide the feel of the Harlem Renaissance.” —Library Media Connection View →