Reviews
Gallows Hill
“Ruby powerfully showcases the terror, and the consequences, of a witchcraft accusation on the accused as well as the community as a whole in the era.” —School Library Journal View →
Ableism: Deal with it and appreciate everyone's abilities
“This guide encourages a greater understanding about what it means to be disabled and how to be an ally against ableism. . . . Real-world scenarios, quizzes, Q&As, and fresh graphics featuring a range of intersectional identities make this resource both inclusive and… View →
To the Ice
“[T]he story rings with industrious optimism and emotional truth. . . . Adventure-seeking readers will delight in this dramatic escapade that’s sure to spark imaginative exploration, fish balls optional.”—starred, Booklist View →
To the Ice
“Supported by soft, whimsical illustrations . . . . Determination plays a key role in their story.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Robots at Home
“The writing is clear, concise, and roundly positive about the past and future of robotics. Report writers and robot enthusiasts will have much to appreciate here.” —School Library Journal View →
¡1, 2, 3 Cumbia!: English-Spanish Manners Book
“The bilingual text is simple without losing its rhythm, and sweet and colorful illustrations will grab young readers’ attention. . . . These volumes have so many uses, but even more fun, they’re perfect for a dance party!”—School Library Journal View →
Tom Brady vs. Joe Montana: Who Would Win?
“With engaging text and plenty of photos, this well-crafted series will quench readers’ thirst for knowledge. Three cheers—and one add-to-cart—for this great series.” —School Library Journal View →
Aircraft Carriers in Action
“Young military fans are sure to appreciate these titles. Colorful illustrations and interesting military topics make these volumes attractive to young enthusiasts.” —School Library Journal View →
Famous Ghosts
“Each topic in this fascinating, fast-paced series has sure-fire reading and visual appeal and is guaranteed to keep kids turning pages. . . Informative, captivating, and entertaining, with tremendous appeal for students.” —School Library Journal View →
Brachiosaurus: A First Look
“An excellent choice that features a high interest topic for children and aids in classroom or story time discussion of the selected dinosaurs.” —School Library Journal View →
The Robot Soccer Competition: Book 2
“Important and relevant themes, such as fitting in and respecting one another’s interests, lie at the root of the story, making this title much more than just a fun ruckus with robotics. Building on all that it does right in the previous volume, the series continues to be an… View →
Abolicionismo (Abolitionism): El movimiento para eliminar la esclavitud (The Movement to End Slavery)
“The intersectionality and complexity of these historical topics are presented in a way that maximizes creative thinking while also inspiring action and positive change. An essential purchase for any library.” —School Library Journal View →
You Rock with Ji-Young: A Book about Self-Confidence
“The bright pages are filled with joyful images and thought bubbles asking for readers’ input. . . This series takes vague concepts and makes them concrete for young children.”—School Library Journal View →
Wild Inventions: Ideas Inspired by Animals
“Brimming with full-color photographs and fascinating animals facts, STEM connections are plentiful. Budding young scientists will undoubtedly learn much from this title, and may imagine the role they could play in future bioinspired innovations.”… View →
Travel to Mars
“Human exploration of Mars is a high interest topic, and each title in this series covers a different aspect of efforts toward this goal. . .Recommended to expand and update collections with the latest projects in space exploration.” —School Library Journal View →
Spiders: We're Not Scary — We're Amazing!
“Engaging enough to soothe even confirmed arachnophobes.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
High and Low: A Sesame Street ® Guessing Game
“Besides delivering charm, this series offers plentiful learning opportunities as it helps children explore directionality, spatiality, and opposites. . . Children will come to understand the idea of objects’ and their own relative positions in space—a fundamental math… View →
Soccer Robots vs. Battle Robots: Book 1
“[A] solid comic for young kids that uses edutainment to its fullest. . .With its cute characters and edutainment value, this series starter is sure to be a hit with young comic readers, with the potential to get them interested in the science behind it as well.” —School… View →
Ruth First Never Backed Down
“A worthy introduction to a heroic journalist and activist.”―Booklist View →
The Promise
“Based on a true story, The Promise is a difficult book to close…Leaves us hoping that we, too, can cultivate beautiful lives and peaceful days.”―Jewish Book Council View →
The Lunar New Year Surprise
“Wang details traditional Spring Festival customs and their meanings, portrayed in Do’s festive illustrations . . . . Back matter includes more about Lunar New Year dishes globally and a zodiac animal guide.”—Publishers Weekly View →
The Power of Snow
“A great book for the wintertime that can be used to explain what exponents are in math class as one can challenge the students to calculate each new equation on the page.”—Children’s Literature View →
Reimagining Police: The Future of Public Safety
“This accessible overview provides background information and social context to explain how public opinion about policing policies has evolved over time, from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries through to present day. . .The second half concentrates on solutions and emphasizes… View →
Outta Here
“Élise is a powerhouse of a character who refuses to compromise, even when all odds are stacked against her. . . . A heartbreaking testament to saving oneself.”—Kirkus Reviews View →