Starred Reviews
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
Ada Byron Lovelace & the Thinking Machine
“[A]n inspiring and informative account of 19th-century mathematician Lovelace.”—starred, Publishers Weekly 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 →
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 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 →
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 →
Plotted: A Literary Atlas
“A unique, display-ready volume of great allure and pleasure.”—starred, Booklist View →
Plotted: A Literary Atlas
“[A] rewarding excursion across the literary landscape that will be cherished by map enthusiasts as well as bibliophiles.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
See No Color
“Transracial adoption is never oversimplified, airbrushed, or sentimentalized, but instead, it’s portrayed with bracing honesty as the messy institution it is: rearranging families, blending cultural and biological DNA, loss and joy. An exceptionally View →
The Way Back from Broken
“With a cast of diverse well-rounded characters, poignant relationships that never become schmaltzy, and a compelling high-stakes adventure, this vivid, moving exploration of grief and recovery hits all the right notes.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Nutcracker Comes to America: How Three Ballet-Loving Brothers Created a Holiday Tradition
“Even readers familiar with The Nutcracker will probably learn a good deal from this engaging picture book. Bravo! Brava!”—starred, Booklist View →
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
“From the author’s heart to America’s readers: a tribute to a man who believed in and lived black pride.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Nutcracker Comes to America: How Three Ballet-Loving Brothers Created a Holiday Tradition
“Balancing evocative turns of phrase with a crisp, forthright narrative, Barton delivers . . . a fascinating bit of artistic investigation, one with year-round appeal.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
See No Color
“Debut novelist Gibney offers an unflinching look at the complexities of racial identity. . . . Readers will finish this engaging, layered novel . . . with plenty to think about.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Smart and Spineless: Exploring Invertebrate Intelligence
“Lucid and well organized, the writing grips readers with a combination of facts and related narrative accounts of scientists at work. . . . A fascinating book for science fans.”—starred, Booklist View →