Reviews
Billie Eilish: Chart-Topping Artist
“[E]ngaging and accessible to striving readers. . . . these titles provide an introduction to today’s superstars in a fun, appealing format.”—School Library Journal View →
The Genius of Apple: How Tim Cook and Personal Computing Changed the World
“This useful series about the biggest names in tech is sure to have utility for report writers. . . . Thorough and well researched.”—School Library Journal View →
Many Ways to Be
“The major themes across these titles are joy and understanding, which are sure to bring a smile to readers of all ages.”—School Library Journal View →
G.O.A.T. Basketball Centers
“The succinct writing is engaging and good for browsers . . . a good series for having a little bit on your shelves about a lot of players.”—School Library Journal View →
How Did the Creature Cross the Road?
“Descriptions and photos offer an engaging, well-rounded introduction to innovative examples of humans helping animals. Well-executed presentation of an intriguing wildlife preservation topic.”—School Library Journal View →
Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change
“The layered, collage-style digital illustrations are show-stoppers . . . Many speak her name but few younger readers know her work; this is recommended for early nonfiction collections.”—School Library Journal View →
On the Hunt with Crocodiles
“Clear, lively language takes readers right into the predator’s world with effective use of statistics, narrative descriptions, and analogies. . . . First-rate presentations on a popular subject area.”—School Library Journal View →
I Care for My Community
“Colorful, joyful photos mirror what is happening in the text, and this correlation helps with comprehension. . . . With an emphasis on caring for those in one’s life, this series successfully uses proven strategies to support beginning readers.”—School Library… View →
Wonderful Hair: The Beauty of Annie Malone
“Gorgeous paintings of industry and determination, set to a story of a practical young woman who wanted people to feel good about themselves and was a pioneer of natural Black hair care products, this is a good choice for the elementary biography section.”—starred, School View →
The Secret of the Plátano
“The vivid nighttime illustrations are bursting with fresh breezes . . . A good choice for most picture book collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Dino-Valentine's Day
“A roarsome addition to your Valentine and ‘Dino-Holiday’ collection.”—School Library Journal View →
SuperJoe Does NOT Say Sorry
“Superheroes of color, unite! The message is a delight for all.”—School Library Journal View →
Let's Play, Little Rabbit
“An irresistible read-aloud, and a delight for all.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
I Could Not Do Otherwise: The Remarkable Life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
“[A] fascinating introduction . . . Latta utilizes primary sources, from contemporary newspaper articles to photographs, to make Walker’s remarkable life come alive for readers.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Lady and the Octopus: How Jeanne Villepreux-Power Invented Aquariums and Revolutionized Marine Biology
“This author is as resourceful and ingenious in relating the story of her subject as Jeanne Villepreux-Power was in her scholarly endeavors. . . . This life story of an important female pioneer in the sciences is highly recommended.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Lionel Poops
“A hilarious choice for stressed parents and carefree tots.”—School Library Journal View →
Buildings That Breathe: Greening the World's Cities
“An exciting opportunity to engage young readers with their world and the multidisciplinary researchers working on these big, global issues.”—School Library Journal View →
Glowing Bunnies!?: Why We're Making Hybrids, Chimeras, and Clones
“The book is written in a friendly, age-appropriate style with genetic engineering terms and procedures well defined. Young readers will enjoy popular culture references to Jurassic Park and Frankenstein that make the complicated subject matter more relatable. Colorful captioned… View →
Starlet Rivals
“Fans of dance and show business will enjoy this look into Bollywood and cheer for Bela as she starts to finds her way in this new world.”—School Library Journal View →
Yuck, You Suck!: Poems about Animals That Sip, Slurp, Suck
“A delightful book that amuses and educates.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Ice Cycle: Poems about the Life of Ice
“The art is a smooth constant; the graphic design is exceptional, and most poems have their own spread, building a multilevel and vibrant world.”—School Library Journal View →
Nature Walk
“Featuring repetitive sentence structures and sight words, the books are designed for new and developing readers. . . . Colorful illustrations support each action, making it easy for new readers to identify what is happening.”—School Library Journal View →
Kimchi, Kimchi Every Day
“A delicious read-aloud and perfect recommendation for every child, any day of the week.—starred, School Library Journal View →
Can Dad Dance?
“This is a good early reader series for students who like silly words and sounds, friendly characters, and a slightly longer plot.”—School Library Journal View →