Reviews
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 →
Always an Olivia: A Remarkable Family History
“The story is written in colorful, poetic language that would capture even the youngest readers. The illustrations are realistic and vibrant with bold colors.” —Library Media Connection View →
“Prosmitsky’s illustrations are light-hearted and add flavor to the story, while author Strom is a well-known artist of klezmer music.” —Library Media Connection View →
Battle Cry
“After reading this novel, students should have a very realistic picture of what life was like on the American frontier during this very volatile time period.” —Library Media Connection View →
Count Your Way through Zimbabwe
“Bright colorful artwork by various illustrators support the text through native style, tone, and color while it accurately reflects the nation’s lifestyles, landscapes, and wildlife.” —Library Media Connection 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 →
Tennis, Anyone?
“Tom’s first-person narrative convincingly conveys the reluctance about trying something new. The vivid digital artwork is captivating, imbedded with tennis-themed details.” —Library Media Connection View →
What Is Touch?
“Bright colors, bold eye-popping text, and energetic photographs will surely grab your students’ attention. These books are jam packed with information about the senses.” —Library Media Connection View →
What Is Taste?
“Bright colors, bold eye-popping text, and energetic photographs will surely grab your students’ attention. These books are jam packed with information about the senses.” —Library Media Connection View →
What Is Sight?
“Bright colors, bold eye-popping text, and energetic photographs will surely grab your students’ attention. These books are jam packed with information about the senses.” —Library Media Connection View →
¡Sonríe! (Smile a Lot!)
“In her usual graphic and colorful style, Nancy Carlson offers advice children could all use some days. It doesn’t matter what language; a smile is universal.” —Library Media Connection View →
Escape from Pyramid X: Book 2
“Imagine directing your own story. . . what the characters will do, which direction to take, even how the story will end. This graphic novel series allows you to do just that.” —Library Media Connection View →
Captured by Pirates: Book 1
“Imagine directing your own story. . . what the characters will do, which direction to take, even how the story will end. This graphic novel series allows you to do just that.” —Library Media Connection View →
Termites: Hardworking Insect Families
“These volumes have color photos of interesting insects and will make good browsing materials or research volumes. . . Everyone from my 18 month old to my 17 year old enjoyed these books.” —Library Media Connection View →
Luna Moths: Masters of Change
“These volumes have color photos of interesting insects and will make good browsing materials or research volumes. . . Everyone from my 18 month old to my 17 year old enjoyed these books.” —Library Media Connection View →
Splitting the Herd: A Corral of Odds and Evens
“This clever counting book which explores even and odd numbers will keep young readers and listeners predicting what will happen next. The use of rhyme and rhythm adds to the delightful lesson.” —Library Media Connection View →
“Librarians, teachers and students will appreciate this series of beginning non-fiction books that will supplement a classroom unit or satisfy a young student’s request for ‘a book I can read about. . .’” —Library Media Connection View →
“Librarians, teachers and students will appreciate this series of beginning non-fiction books that will supplement a classroom unit or satisfy a young student’s request for ‘a book I can read about. . .’” —Library Media Connection View →
"Librarians, teachers and students will appreciate this series of beginning non-fiction books that will supplement a classroom unit or satisfy a young student’s request for ‘a book I can read about. . .’" —Library Media… View →
"Mrs. Riley Bought Five Itchy Aardvarks" and Other Painless Tricks for Memorizing Science Facts
“This colorful and humorously illustrated book is a mixed bag of mnemonics to help students learn long scientific names; confusing terms and definitions; facts in basic earth, space, physical, life sciences; and the scientific method.” —Library Media… View →
Name That Style: All about Isms in Art
“While art teachers will be happy with the volume, classroom teachers who have to teach art on their own, or those with an interest in visual art, will find this well worth the money. Highly Recommended.” —Library Media Connection View →
“Information is presented in a brilliantly lyrical text using imagery, similes, and highly descriptive words to impart knowledge about these scavengers. . . The story-like writing will engage readers immediately. These books read as easily as fiction texts.”… View →
“Information is presented in a brilliantly lyrical text using imagery, similes, and highly descriptive words to impart knowledge about these scavengers. . . The story-like writing will engage readers immediately. These books read as easily as fiction texts.”… View →