Reviews
The Schoolchildren's Blizzard
“This fast-paced, high-interest tale set in Nebraska is based on the true story of Minnie Freeman, a teacher who led her students to safety through the deadly blizzard of January 12, 1888. Well-painted, realistic watercolors depict their struggle to find a safe haven and blend… View →
Mohandas Gandhi: A Life of Integrity
“Teachers would find these books useful in social studies, international studies, and cultural studies. They are also useful in introducing biographies to younger readers.” —Library Media Connection View →
Wolf's Coming!
“This delightful tale…is just right for reading aloud….Students and teachers will clamor to check out this unexpected treat.”―Library Media Connection View →
“Once again, Bob Raczka has approached the world of art in a unique and thought-provoking manner. . . Certainly visual art teachers can use this book to work with students in evaluating, comparing, and contrasting different styles of painting. However, of even greater potential is… View →
Shake It, Morena!: And Other Folklore from Puerto Rico
“Here the reader learns games, songs, stories, and other folklore from Puerto Rico. The book takes its readers through a series of activities from sunrise to sunset. The author includes a diversity of curriculum related activities so a teacher can use the book as a teaching… View →
Star-Spangled Crafts
“Teachers, parents, scout leaders, and camp counselors will find a variety of crafts for the times when only the red, white, and blue will do. Recommended.” —Library Media Connection View →
“The language is accessible for young digital artists, whether simply curious or just starting to experiment with the medium. Technology, art, and photography teachers will find this to be a valuable tool in daily lessons as well. Color pictures of digital art make the book eye… View →
The Lost Key: A Mystery with Whole Numbers
“These new math mysteries will appeal to math teachers and avid manga readers alike.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Secret Ghost: A Mystery with Distance and Measurement
“These new math mysteries will appeal to math teachers and avid manga readers alike.” —Library Media Connection View →
No One Saw: Ordinary Things through the Eyes of an Artist
“This picture book has some beautiful full-color reproductions of paintings. . . Reference features include a list of paintings, and brief biographical notes for all the contributing artists. An art teacher would find this a useful book for introducing artists and their work to a View →
Christian Crafts for Christmastime
“A collection of 28 crafts for families to make while focusing on the story of Jesus’s birth and the Christian spirit of the holiday. . . Sunday-school teachers and families looking for a religious focus for the holiday will find some worthwhile activities here.”… View →
Dinosaur on Shabbat
“This Book is the best of the series and will be heavily used by teachers in Jewish preschools.” — School Library Journal View →
Crafts for Christian Values
“Twenty-eight clever and original designs illustrate a variety of Christian qualities. A loving heart beanbag, a bank for generous giving to missions, a bookmark to honor parents. . . Each one has an appropriate Scripture quotation to reinforce its stated purpose. . .… View →
Crafts for Kids Who Are Learning about Community Workers
“A colorful, glossy cover will attract children to this unique assortment of 20 craft ideas. . . This is a solid choice for teachers to supplement lessons on community workers, and librarians will find many program possibilities. Ross has a special talent for introducing all… View →
Get the Ball, Slim
“[B]eginning readers illustrated with clear, full-color photographs of people and props dramatically placed on all-white backgrounds. The book. . . feature twins Tim and Jim playing with their dog. . .The characters’ exaggerated expressions give the stories the feeling of a View →
I Like Mess
“[B]eginning reader illustrated with clear, full-color photographs of people and props dramatically placed on all-white backgrounds. The book feature[s]. . .Tess cleaning her room only to begin her messy cycle again. . .The characters’ exaggerated expressions give the… View →
What DO Teachers Do (after YOU Leave School)?
“Gott’s computer-generated cartoon illustrations are energetic and colorful with lots of whooshy movement and splashy action, supporting the atmosphere of mayhem and fun.” —School Library Journal View →
I Know an Old Teacher
“Gammell’s lively artwork is a colorful combination of watercolor, colored pencils, pastel, and crayon framed by a mix of font sizes and colors. Assisted by conversational responses from Miss Bindley’s students, who are spying on her, the tale progresses as tails… View →
"Mrs. Riley Bought Five Itchy Aardvarks" and Other Painless Tricks for Memorizing Science Facts
“Readers can learn how to remember simple facts such as that the Earth orbits the Sun and the Moon orbits the Earth, or more challenging information such as the elements of the Mohs hardness scale. . . Colorful cartoons match the lightheartedness of the presentation. Teachers… View →
The Laugh Stand: Adventures in Humor
“This team marries humor with sublime learning. Teachers will find great beginnings for lesson plans here.” —School Library Journal View →
Crafts to Make in the Fall
“Twenty-nine craft projects with autumn themes, including a school bus picture frame, a fall tree lapel pin, a soft sculpture pumpkin, a leaf-print banner, and a tree puppet that changes color. Two projects can also be used for Jewish holidays. . . The full-color drawings are… View →
The Boy from Seville
Manuel, 11, and his family are conversos—Jews who have nominally converted to Christianity—in 17th-century Spain. They have fled harsh discrimination in Portugal, but their lives are still shrouded in fear and suspi-cion. When Manuel’s teacher intercedes, the boy is allowed to join View →
Dazzling Dragonflies: A Life Cycle Story
“This volume is a ‘must have’ for any elementary school teacher’s library, as it provides information on life cycles above the usual fare on frogs and butterflies.” —Science Books & Films View →