Reviews
Along Came a Spider: In Spring (Book 1)
“McGrath has crafted a sweet and silly friendship story that hits the right notes for transitional readers.”—School Library Journal View →
Kendrick Lamar: Revolutionary in Rhymes
“An attractive layout and visually appealing design will draw in young readers who are interested in learning more about Lamar and his work.”—School Library Journal View →
Kahoʻolawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People
“As one of the few stories of Indigenous life that in the full sweep of history has a positive outcome, this standout title deserves a place on every shelf.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Cosmetologist
“This is a strong resource for high school students exploring non-college career paths and is recommended for school and public library collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Learning to Be Self-Aware
“Going beyond mental health and incorporating social strategies make this series the right fit for school libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
My Book of Bugs
“Simple but engaging mix of facts and illustrations for elementary school age students.”—School Library Journal View →
First Day of School with Ji-Young
“An excellent series that takes the unknown out of life’s sometimes-scary situations.”—School Library Journal View →
Dealing with Online Bullies
“These titles are informative and will be helpful to elementary school readers who must learn the skills necessary for navigating our digital world.”—School Library Journal View →
Women in Hip-Hop: Queens of the Mic
“Each topic is engaging and the page design is eye-catching. . . . Great for projects.”—School Library Journal View →
Dragon Anatomy: A Field Guide
“These books will inspire fantasy enthusiasts to read more and maybe create their own dragon lore.”—School Library Journal View →
Muchas formas de ser (Many Ways to Be)
“Nuanced and affirming representation and insight into children’s lives. Highly recommended, especially where Sesame Street is popular.”—School Library Journal View →
Book Bans: Reading Under Siege
“This series demystifies current news headlines, helping readers navigate today’s issues with context and clarity. . . . An excellent introduction to current events.”—School Library Journal View →
Exploring Engineering Careers
“Each book provides details about what workers do, along with salary ranges, job outlooks, and concrete steps for getting started in high school and college through camps, internships, and other opportunities. . . . The information is detailed and comprehensive, offering motivated… View →
Grant West: Learning through Music
“Accomplished trailblazers receive long-overdue recognition in this inspiring and informative series. . . . A powerful series that celebrates resilience, representation, and lasting change.”—School Library Journal View →
Ugh, Bugs!
“The brief information is well supported with large photographs that capture the distinct features noted in the text. . . Brief but appealing introductions to some especially interesting animals.”—School Library Journal View →
Caitlin Clark vs. Cheryl Miller: Who Would Win?
“The newest titles in this ongoing series deliver high-energy matchups that will captivate sports fans. . . . A strong choice for sports fans and a great way to hook reluctant readers.”—School Library Journal View →
Cave Survival Stories
“The brevity of the narratives makes this a good series for those who want to quickly satisfy their curiosity; they can skip to the stories that interest them the most and come back for more later.”—School Library Journal View →
Native to This Land: A History of Indigenous Rights in North America
“A thought-provoking survey of current social justice issues, this series provides students with background information on civil rights issues. . . . Recommended for collections seeking engaging resources to support classroom discussion and student research on social justice… View →
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
“Facts and other facets of the careers of some of the world’s most famous classical music composers are well-presented in these simple, straightforward narratives that include illustrations and photographs . . . . [I]nformative and factual.”—School Library Journal View →
The Story of the World Cup
“The writing is clear and simple, making the books easy to follow while still sparking curiosity and encouraging readers to learn more. . . . A fine choice for beginning readers who want an introduction to the world’s most popular sport.”—School Library Journal View →
Spinosaurus vs. Suchomimus: Prehistoric Showdown
“Wrapped in this fun presentation of competitors are some really interesting facts about dinosaurs that address their biology, lifestyle, and evolutionary adaptations. . . . Fans of the “Who Will Win” series will love these new information-packed entries into the world… View →
Women's Professional Fastpitch
“These titles will get readers excited about women’s sports by highlighting each sport’s best games, teams, and players. . . . The graphics are clear and effective, but it is the writing that truly makes the books stand out, pulling readers in with vivid descriptions of View →
Béisbol Begins: How Nemesio Guilló Brought Baseball to Cuba
“A significant addition to baseball’s early history.”—School Library Journal View →
The Library in the Woods
“Christie’s striking and contemplative acrylic paintings, drifting effortlessly from spare but glowing landscapes to focused moments of emotion, are a perfect pairing for the slow-paced but affecting prose. Quiet and powerful; purchase wherever picture book historical fiction View →