Reviews
Hard Hat Cat!
“This story would be an easy way to tie a storytime about cats and construction vehicles together.” — Eny Calvert, Fremont PL, BayViews View →
Into the Streets: A Young Person's Visual History of Protest in the United States
“[A]n engaging overview to inspire socially minded readers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Votes of Confidence, 2nd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections
“Fleischer presents a potentially didactic subject matter in a digestible and organized manner. Recommended for middle to high school students, educators, and others interested in becoming civically informed and engaged.”—School Library Journal View →
Follow Those Zebras: Solving a Migration Mystery
“A solid and readable addition to school library collections.”—School Library Journal View →
A Girl Like Me
“[A] rallying cry for girls to reject limitations others might place on them and their dreams.”—starred, The Horn Book Magazine View →
Judah Touro Didn't Want to be Famous
“Parents and teachers will be pleased to read a true story about a person who devoted his life and fortune to addressing observable problems (poverty, slavery, inequality, access to health care, for example)” — Erica Siskind, Oakland PL, BayViews View →
Clarence's Topsy-Turvy Shabbat
“This will be a welcome addition for Jewish families as well as a good introduction to Shabbat for children who aren’t Jewish.” — Rachael Reiley, San Jose State Univ, iSch Student, BayViews View →
Miriam at the River
“There are very few stories which center brave women and girls from the Bible, and this is a welcome chance to delve deeper into these central figures from the Passover story.” — Rachael Reiley, San Jose State Univ, iSch Student, BayViews View →
Into the Deep: Science, Technology, and the Quest to Protect the Ocean
“Scientist profiles, photos of the scientists in action, graphs, and other visuals throughout add context and relevance.”—Booklist View →
Tracking Pythons: The Quest to Catch an Invasive Predator and Save an Ecosystem
“Messner’s compelling photo-essay gives an inside look at the researchers’ hot, dirty, grueling (and often frustrating) work and offers an extensive bibliography for further research.”—Booklist View →
The Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Quest for Hockey's Biggest Prize
“A solid addition to hockey collections that are in need of more history and less team-centric works.”—School Library Journal View →
How to Live on the Edge
“Readers will root for Cayenne despite the many mistakes she makes.”—School Library Journal View →
Apollo 13: A Successful Failure
“An engaging space survival story that has the potential to turn middle grade science fiction/adventure fans into nonfiction readers.”—School Library Journal View →
If We Were Gone: Imagining the World without People
“The text and Capannelli’s double-page watercolor spreads work together to paint a vivid picture of the harm unleashed on the world by humans . . .”—School Library Journal View →
A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story
“A useful resource that could be tied to the International Day of Peace.”—School Library Journal View →
All of a Sudden and Forever: Help and Healing after the Oklahoma City Bombing
“[A] sensitive and sober examination of the Oklahoma City bombing.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
The Bug Collector
“Griffiths delightfully captures George’s enthusiasm while delivering a gentle lesson in environmental stewardship.”—Booklist View →
Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Z
“[A]ny reader who is preparing a presentation or leading a discussion on social behavior, character education, self-actualization, or making a difference will find a trove of accessible and appealing material within these colorful, cheerful pages.”—Booklist View →
Somebody Told Me
" . . . Siegert’s blunt and honest prose brings together a compelling narrative layered with intersections of gender, sexuality, and spirituality, which will be sure to provide teen audiences with much food for thought."—Booklist View →
Earth Day and the Environmental Movement: Standing Up for Earth
“[A]n accessible and attractive update on a timely subject.”—Booklist View →
Into the Deep: Science, Technology, and the Quest to Protect the Ocean
“Along with a colorful layout and numerous photos and diagrams, the presentation is inviting for reluctant readers without sacrificing contextual depth. . . . [A] rich source for topical research or inspiration to students interested in pursuing studies in science. Highly… View →
Judah Touro Didn't Want to be Famous
“In the story, he is often described as thinking about God’s plans for him, so this book would be best for a setting where religious ideas are appropriate.” — Miriam Aronin View →
Arlo, Mrs. Ogg, and the Dinosaur Zoo
“The worlds of ‘Magic School Bus,’ Mary Poppins, and Jurassic Park collide in this middle grade novel for readers fond of upbeat fantastic school adventures and dinosaurs.”—School Library Journal View →
The Big Bang Book
“In a crowded field of Earth-origin and evolution stories for children, this is well worth a look. . . . it will awaken young readers’ curiosity.”—School Library Journal View →