Reviews
Ada Byron Lovelace & the Thinking Machine
“An excellent addition to STEM collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
“Sweet, funny, subtle.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“Young readers will pore over the pages . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“A quiet, positive story that opens a window into what it can look and feel like to grow up in a biracial, multinational family . . .”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Lion of the Sky: Haiku for All Seasons
“Richly rewarding and clever: a visually arresting, inventive treatment of a popular subject.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Last of the Name
“An exuberant dash through a pivotal year in American history.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Global Refugee Crisis: Fleeing Conflict and Violence
“A timely and thought-provoking discussion of an urgent humanitarian issue . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Owl's Outstanding Donuts
“With an owl who likes strawberry iced doughnuts, an environmental crime, and a family business at stake, Robin Yardi has crafted a sweet mystery about the power of friendship and facing one’s fears.”—Jacqueline K. Ogburn, author of The Unicorn in the Barn View →
Forest Talk: How Trees Communicate
“An intriguing volume that describes the surprising hidden lives of trees and underscores their key role in our world.”—Booklist View →
I Am Farmer: Growing an Environmental Movement in Cameroon
“[A] beautiful book about an important topic and the man behind a movement.”—Booklist View →
Cardslinger
“A pair of savvy heroes, a whole heaping of unscrupulous villains, and a story chock-full of action, adventure, and lore make Cardslinger a must-read for anyone!”—Brooks Benjamin, author of My Seventh-Grade Life in Tights View →
Gravity's Pull: Book 2
“MariNaomi’s attention to life’s uncanny aspects feels more urgent than ever. Eerily good.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Flower Talk: How Plants Use Color to Communicate
“[A] strong choice for most nonfiction shelves.”—School Library Journal View →
Forest Talk: How Trees Communicate
“A good choice for ecology units, science classes, and budding scientists as well.”—School Library Journal View →
Seventh Grade vs. the Galaxy
“A perfect bridge for readers looking for a Percy Jackson–esque work of science fiction.”—School Library Journal View →
Never Again: The Parkland Shooting and the Teen Activists Leading a Movement
“[A] useful addition to large middle grade nonfiction collections, or to libraries whose tween readers seek out books on current events.”—School Library Journal View →
“[A] breathtakingly illustrated tribute to the Arctic world . . .”—Booklist Online View →
Extreme Longevity: Discovering Earth's Oldest Organisms
“A fascinating study of some of the longest-living organisms on the planet. . . . An excellent addition to middle school and high school library collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Girls on the Line
“Both poignant and agonizing, Girls on the Line is a must read.”—starred, Foreword Reviews View →
Flight of a Starling
“[For] fans of Jennifer Niven and Stephanie Garber.”—School Library Journal View →
Let 'Er Buck!: George Fletcher, the People's Champion
“An excellent choice for most biography collections. The rollicking language and gorgeous art make this a terrific read-aloud and conversation starter for older elementary students.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Manic Pixie Dream Boy Improvement Project
“[A] genial read . . .”—Booklist View →
Seventh Grade vs. the Galaxy
“[T]his middle-grade action-adventure space opera is just plain fun.”—Booklist View →
Don't Go There!
“A spacey twist on the potty book.”—Kirkus Reviews View →