Reviews
Mindfulness and Meditation: Handling Life with a Calm and Focused Mind
“A thorough and accessible resource for young people.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Invisible War: A World War I Tale on Two Scales
“Wild and Barr have a contagious passion for their subject, and leaving this out for casual browsing could work wonders . . .”—Booklist View →
Red Menace
“Red Menace is a compelling and engaging story of a tumultuous and painful time in our history. Through a young boy’s eyes, we are drawn into the experience of a particular family, in that time and place. Marty Rafner is a character with great heart and depth. Lois… View →
A Scarf for Keiko
“In this WWII home front–set picture book, a boy’s class is knitting socks for U.S. soldiers overseas, though Sam, the frustrated protagonist, is skilled only at tangling his wool into knots. Keiko, an expert knitter, is his classmate and neighbor; she’s… View →
Crayola ® Boredom-Busting Crafts
“Parents, teachers, scout leaders, and camp counselors will find inspiration within these pages.”—Booklist View →
The American Dream?: A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Men, and the Perfect Breakfast Burrito
“A lovely, deceptively simple road trip memoir that revels in quirky discovery and quiet adventure while grappling with the anger and longing of one immigrant’s experience.”—Greg Pak, comic book writer View →
The Spacesuit: How a Seamstress Helped Put Man on the Moon
“An outstanding contribution to the recent spate of reminders that women too helped send men to the moon.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Summer Green to Autumn Gold: Uncovering Leaves' Hidden Colors
“[G]lorious art . . .”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Crayola ® El color en la naturaleza (Crayola ® Color in Nature)
“Kids will love exploring their favorite crayons; early childhood education classrooms and daycare centers may want to consider as well.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
25 Fun Things to Do with Your Friends and Family
“The large variety of activities means readers will always be able to find something to do that matches up with on-hand resources—including human resources.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
The Unofficial Guide to Minecraft Mods
“[G]reat for beginners.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
30-Minute Robotics Projects
“Simple instructions, well laid out and illustrated, make the eight to 10 projects in each of these books attainable and interesting.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Castle of Lies
“The well-rounded characters develop and mature, becoming less calculating and more sympathetic as they recognize the faults of people and institutions they’d once idolized. . . . [A] comparable option to those who may be too young for Game of Thrones but are still… View →
Lion of the Sky: Haiku for All Seasons
“[A] format suitable for reading alone as well as reading aloud, and it will likely inspire emulation as well as enjoyment.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Debunk It! Fake News Edition: How to Stay Sane in a World of Misinformation
“Debunk It! ain’t bunk—it’s the real deal on how anyone can learn to see through disinformation and find their way to the truth, regardless of the source or topic. In an era where too many people purposefully or unwillingly spread lies, misinformation and just… View →
Be a Maker
“[T]his timely picture book reinforces the importance of creativity and exuberant play.”—Booklist View →
Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds
“®eads like a dramatized Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider video game. . . . [T]he quick pace and witty voice make this a good fit for adventure fans.”—Booklist View →
Alice + Freda Forever: A Murder in Memphis
“Alice + Freda Forever is a gut-wrenching story of love, death, and the dangers of intolerance.”—Bustle View →
The Life Heroic: How To Unleash Your Most Amazing Self
“[A] strategic, confidence-building read is just enough to energize a young person who still feels hope to change the world one day at a time.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Living Simply: A Teen Guide to Minimalism
“McGraw’s easy-to-read guide is full of friendly and matter-of-fact advice that makes living minimally—to simplify one’s life and help save the world—a manageable task for anyone to achieve.”—VOYA View →
A Scarf for Keiko
“It’s 1942 and America is at war with the Empire of Japan. Sam’s elementary school class is knitting socks for soldiers and Sam is a terrible knitter. Keiko is a good knitter, but some kids at school don’t want anything to do with her because the Japanese have… View →
The Runaways
“An unusual adventure story with a core of mutual grandfather-grandson affection.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Global Refugee Crisis: Fleeing Conflict and Violence
“[A] thoughtful and insightful book.”—VOYA View →