Reviews
Pasta, Fried Rice, and Matzoh Balls: Immigrant Cooking in America
“The spot and full-page color illustrations are pleasing to the eye, as is the design of the book with its wide margin space. . . The appendix gives additional directions for classroom use of the dishes with 32 students and teacher.” —School Library… View →
Stars and Galaxies
“Like their predecessors, these entries in this valuable series combine clear, extended expositions with a vivid mix of colorful space photos, well-designed diagrams, and dramatic paintings of alien shores and skies. . . Solid additions for serious students of ‘worlds… View →
Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors
“Like their predecessors, these entries in this valuable series combine clear, extended expositions with a vivid mix of colorful space photos, well-designed diagrams, and dramatic paintings of alien shores and skies. . . Solid additions for serious students of ‘worlds… View →
A Walk in the Desert
“Johnson offers clear, concise definitions of these biomes [Desert and Rain Forest] and discusses the distinguishing features of each climate. The many full-color, close-up photographs and black-and-white drawings are sure to engage readers’ interest.” … View →
Helen Keller
“With short, easy sentences and plenty of white space enveloping the large typeface, this biography is just right for emerging readers. Keller’s story unfolds at a fast, reader-friendly pace. Poignant, soft-focused watercolor illustrations complement the text.” View →
Space Disasters
“These books share a similar format: concepts in science and engineering are complemented with historical case studies. Captioned, full-page color photographs reveal the enormity of such incidents as the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the space shuttle Challenger… View →
Environmental Disasters
“These books share a similar format: concepts in science and engineering are complemented with historical case studies. Captioned, full-page color photographs reveal the enormity of such incidents as the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the space shuttle Challenger… View →
“Johnson offers clear, concise definitions of these biomes [Rain Forest and Desert] and discusses the distinguishing features of each climate. The many full-color, close-up photographs and black-and-white drawings are sure to engage readers’ interest.”… View →
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The Chocolate Tree: [A Mayan Folktale]
“These folktales are separated into sections, giving them the appearance of early chapter books. The large-print texts, accompanied by bright watercolor illustrations, reflect the culture from which they originated while remaining straightforward and concise, keeping emerging… View →
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Bokuden and the Bully: [A Japanese Folktale]
“These folktales are separated into sections, giving them the appearance of early chapter books. The large-print texts, accompanied by bright watercolor illustrations, reflect the culture from which they originated while remaining straightforward and concise, keeping emerging… View →
Great White Sharks
“These titles focus on what makes these amazing animals such skilled predators. In both titles, the full-color photography bedazzles on almost every page, particularly in showing the owl babies. These solid additions are sure to appeal to young naturalists.” … View →
How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots: A Swahili Tale of Friendship
“Tales that value friendship are easy to promote, especially when the characters express their caring in both thought and deed. The placement of the drawings and the exquisite design create a harmony that makes this a strikingly handsome addition to folktale collections.”… View →
All Year Long
“Featuring a loving family of four, this charming book celebrates the highlights of each season. The collage artwork is fresh and fun to peruse. A delightful book that will work as well with one child as it will in a storytime setting.” —School… View →
Weight and Health
“Discussing many aspects of maintaining a healthy weight and an exercise routine, along with addressing the reasons that people are overweight, this solid entry will provide not only sound advice for readers interested in the topic, but also plentiful information for… View →
Nightmare on Zombie Island: Book 5
“Young readers will devour every page and follow the chain of events leading to each scene of happy or horrible ending. Don’t miss out on these excellent titles – they’re great for getting children who ‘hate reading’ to change their mind.”… View →
Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie
“. . .The tale stands alone as an exciting account of a young girls’s courage. The vivid wather color paintings are highly effective. . . All in all, one of the best historical beginning- to-reads—a refreshing cold blast of salty real life.” … View →
The Time Travel Trap: Book 6
“Young readers will devour every page and follow the chain of events leading to each scene of happy or horrible ending. Don’t miss out on these excellent titles – they’re great for getting children who ‘hate reading’ to change their mind.”… View →
Remember the Ladies: A Story about Abigail Adams
“Both books [Remember the Ladies and Writing for Freedom] draw on primary sources and support the view that these two women influenced history through their writings and beliefs. These titles should interest students not yet ready to handle more in-depth treatments.” View →
Writing for Freedom: A Story about Lydia Maria Child
“Both books [Writing for Freedom and Remember the Ladies] draw on primary sources and support the view that these two women influenced history through their writings and beliefs. These titles should interest students not yet ready to handle more in-depth treatments.” View →
20 Hungry Piggies: A Number Book
“Hilarious color cartoon illustrations show pigs with plenty of personality, each prominently displaying a number while that same number is hidden somewhere on the spread, along with the sneaky wolf. . . this funny story is perfect for one-on-one and group sharing.” View →
Rumble & Spew: Gross Stuff in Your Stomach and Intestines
“These titles work the ick factor to the max with their irreverent style and over-the-top look at body functions. Solid information layered between sarcastic comments and kid-friendly terminology like fart, poop, barf, and puke will keep readers engaged.”… View →
Clot & Scab: Gross Stuff about Your Scrapes, Bumps, and Bruises
“These titles work the ick factor to the max with their irreverent style and over-the-top look at body functions. Solid information layered between sarcastic comments and kid-friendly terminology like fart, poop, barf, and puke will keep readers engaged.”… View →
Hawk & Drool: Gross Stuff in Your Mouth
“These titles work the ick factor to the max with their irreverent style and over-the-top look at body functions. Solid information layered between sarcastic comments and kid-friendly terminology like fart, poop, barf, and puke will keep readers engaged.”… View →