Starred Reviews
Sedimentary Rocks: Hit the Road and Discover a World That Rocks!
“Ah, the striated beauty of sedimentary rock. If you didn’t appreciate it before, you will after reading this selection from The Rock Cycle Road Trip series . . . . [A]n effective approach.”—starred, Booklist View →
Slippery, Spicy, Tingly: A Kimchi Mystery
“Based on Korean author and illustrator Choi’s relationship with her own grandmother, the story’s playful drawings and writing create a fun, lighthearted feel. The gentle pastel illustrations capture Halmoni’s quirky personality through her facial expressions and… View →
Indigenous Cultures Today: Protecting Native Families and Practicing Cultural Traditions
“The language is clear and concise, doesn’t sugarcoat events, and presents information not generally available for this age group.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Doll Test: Choosing Equality
“This powerful picture book effectively documents the research that validated the substantial damage to generations of students wrought by segregationist, separate-but equal education policies . . . Suitable for kids, but deserving of a much wider audience, award winners… View →
The Rule of Three
“The author’s willingness to tackle difficult topics with thoughtfulness and compassion makes this compelling novel a must-read. Readers will connect to Wyatt’s strife and journey of self-discovery. This book belongs in all middle school libraries; it deftly discusses… View →
The Brighter I Shine
“An Armenian child of refugees muses on ancestral stories as vehicles of connection and identity in this moving picture book.”—starred, Foreword Reviews View →
Starlight Symphony
“The clever concept of comparing the natural world to an orchestra works beautifully, offering both an introduction to animal communication and a range of musical instruments. . . A pleasing and playful performance with something for everyone to applaud.”—starred,… View →
The Mistakes That Made Us: Confessions from Twenty Poets
“Dynamic mixed-media artwork from López (Sylvie and the Wolf) offers energetic visual support for each poem in an anthology packed with a broad spectrum of human emotion and experience.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Call the Bee Doctor!: How Science Is Saving Honey Bees
“Markle provides a heartening update on honeybee health. . .An important peek into how scientists work to solve big problems.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants: Wicked Weeds and Sinister Seeds
“The striking page design evokes a strong sense of the macabre and is reminiscent of dark academia . . . An engaging, visually appealing guide for science buffs, true-crime enthusiasts, and herbalists alike.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
One Wise Sheep: An Untraditional Christmas Story
“Through humorous third-person narration that purposefully occludes the size of the flock, Duck’s Backyard collaborators Hub and Mühle explore Christmas through the lens of a bonded animal family in this unique and sweet holiday tale.”—starred, Publishers… View →
Nature Spy Guide
“A marvelous primer for learning about nature and developing curiosity about the natural world in a playful way.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Remarkables: The Most Incredible Children I've Met — So Far!
“The author makes the introductions in this tongue-in-cheek, wild ride of a picture book about remarkable children—some of them fantastical, others closer to reality than you think. Each child receives a detailed spread with multiple illustrations regarding their… View →
One Wise Sheep: An Untraditional Christmas Story
“A Christmas tale to hold the whole family spellbound.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
We Shall Not Be Denied: A Timeline of Voting Rights and Suppression in America
“The authors have successfully written a thought-provoking, informative book, providing ample information without overwhelming readers with huge blocks of text. Delightfully to the point and packed with information, this book would serve as a great starting point for students who… View →
Defending Nature: How the US Military Protects Threatened and Endangered Species
“Essential, and eye-opening, reading for serious students of wildlife conservation.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Starlight Symphony
“Whether a bedtime story for the very young or a nature text for early elementary schoolers, this title has broad appeal and utility. Perfectly pitched for its audience.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie: Infinite Identities around the World
“An accessible, thorough, curiosity-provoking introduction to gender.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Cruzita and the Mariacheros
“Mariachi, family, and pan dulce are the ingredients for this perfect middle grade novel. Highly recommended for all middle grade collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Touch the Sky
“Lucianovic demonstrates a keen, child-friendly understanding of what it’s like to master a new skill. . . The energetic, loosely drawn mixed-media illustrations zing with color. . . It’s swing, hit, and no miss with this rip-roaring charmer.”—starred, Kirkus… View →
Space Torah: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman's Cosmic Mitzvah
“A beautiful and meaningful juxtaposition of ancient Jewish tradition with modern space exploration.”—starred, Booklist View →
Wildfire: The Culture, Science, and Future of Fire
“It’s nice to have this balanced, reassuring offering that puts wildfires into ecological perspective. . . This authoritative STEAM selection has multiple crosscurricular applications, engaging live action-style reporting on narrow escapes and heroic View →
