Starred Reviews
Feminism: Reinventing the F-Word
“[Higgins] offers a comprehensive and stunningly up-to-date account of the history of feminism. . . . With plenty of grassroots organizations listed in the back matter and photos of a diverse array of women . . . Higgins invites burgeoning feminists to find their own places among… View →
Have You Seen Elephant?
“A small child plays hide-and-seek with a surprisingly elusive (except to viewers) elephant. . . . Beyond the sheer absurdity, children will delight in details. . . . Younger audiences will be screaming ‘There it is!’ from the get-go.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Detective Gordon: A Complicated Case
“[The] second Detective Gordon woodland mystery has all the charm and whimsy of the first. . . . [A] tale of intergenerational friendship that’s deeply respectful of its audience of young independent readers. . . . Readers will be hoping this isn’t Detective… View →
Their Great Gift: Courage, Sacrifice, and Hope in a New Land
“Cleareyed photography . . . joins the intimate, individual family stories to the universal immigration experience with a love for freedom and the responsibility that it requires. . . . A heartfelt reminder of a significant American ideal.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
“An inky swath of black bisects this gorgeous oversize volume, its shape transforming to create prehistoric seas, ancient monuments, and more. . . . ®eaders will be left with a powerful sense of how far we have come and how far we have to go.”―starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Masters of Disguise: Amazing Animal Tricksters
“[M]ost of the lineup here will be new even to well-read young naturalists. . . .®eaders are going to want to know more after these tantalizing glimpses. . . . [A] truly astonishing look at some of nature’s most ingenious predatory or survival strategies.”—starred, View →
The Midnight War of Mateo Martinez
“Utilizing a gentle sense of humor and incisive insight, the author negotiates Mateo’s developing identity with aplomb, especially his Mexican-American heritage. . . . A magnificent novel that defines what it is to be an older brother, a friend, and, yes, even a… View →
Timber Creek Station
“It offers an exceptionally vivid picture of a fascinating world foreign to most American readers alongside issues mostly avoided in U.S. children’s fiction. . . . Immensely likable and utterly convincing, Danny will have readers hoping for the future just as hard as he is. . View →
Megafast Trucks
“An insanely joyful collection. . . . Brio meets absurdity on steroids in this dramatically illustrated [book]. . . . With considerable panache, Farndon bestows these beasts with their very own brand of beauty.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Their Great Gift: Courage, Sacrifice, and Hope in a New Land
“Coy (Hoop Genius) and photographer Huie (Looking for Asian America) . . . deliver a visual smorgasbord that informs young readers—and reminds older ones—how the United States was and continues to be made.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Over the Tracks
“This tightly-crafted . . . highly engaging series deserves shelf space in classrooms, as well as school and public libraries, and would make a great gift for that special reluctant reader.”—starred, VOYA View →
The Anatomy of Curiosity
“[A] prime example of good storytelling for aspiring writers . . . a kind of introductory writing workshop. . . . This may have the strongest audience with those looking to learn the craft of fantastic fiction.”—starred, VOYA View →
The Ebola Epidemic: The Fight, The Future
“[A] crisp and informative book. . . . Goldsmith, a veteran health/science writer, knows how to invest readers in her story . . . [and] delivers science in a serious yet welcoming tone. . . . An arresting, illuminating, and unlikely-to-be-forgotten story.”—starred, Kirkus View →
Ada Byron Lovelace & the Thinking Machine
“A beautiful tribute to this female computer pioneer.”—starred, Booklist View →
Space Junk: The Dangers of Polluting Earth's Orbit
“Between her well-tempered writing style and her atypical subject, Young will have readers enthralled.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Bioluminescence: Nature and Science at Work
“There’s a good deal to admire in this intriguing book. Bioluminescence evokes a sense of wonder . . . yet little information on the topic is available for young people. . . . A fascinating look at bioluminescence and its unexpected applications.”—starred, Booklist View →
Ada Byron Lovelace & the Thinking Machine
“[A]n inspiring and informative account of 19th-century mathematician Lovelace.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Ebola: Fears and Facts
“Newman’s level-headed, clearly written title, which reads like a well-researched and in-depth journal article, covers many aspects of the disease. . . . Incredibly up-to-date, sobering, and sensibly written, this multidisciplinary approach to a timely, important topic will… View →
The Nutcracker Comes to America: How Three Ballet-Loving Brothers Created a Holiday Tradition
“This well-researched history [is] . . . a terrific choice for fans of The Nutcracker and all things ballet.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Writing Fantastic Fiction
“Clearly presented and with a colorful design, this will work very well for middle graders, but the advice is so good, older kids will find it extremely helpful as well. An especially inviting way to step into writing.”—starred, Booklist View →
Plotted: A Literary Atlas
“A unique, display-ready volume of great allure and pleasure.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
“This companion to No Crystal Stair (2012) introduces younger readers to Nelson’s great uncle, Lewis Michaux Sr., owner of Harlem’s National Memorial African Bookstore. . . . [T]his moving tribute should be a welcome addition to almost any… View →