Reviews
“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 →
Brilliant Bees
“The youngest naturalist will love the detailed and highly accurate illustrations of bees. Preschool listeners will enjoy the soft narrative . . . Older listeners will enjoy the answers to more technical questions. . . Children encounter bees regularly, mostly learning to avoid… 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 →
Protecting Earth's Water Supply
“With spotlights on individuals who have found innovative ways to better the planet, and with pages listing specific suggestions for how each reader can make a difference, these books are both informative and practical. Tips are also included for contacting legislators and… View →
Animal Antics: The Beast Jokes Ever!
“’What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? Finding half a worm!’ Not many elementary school aged boys can resist that kind of humor! And there are many jokes in these books that will appeal to girls as well. The numerous illustrations, one per spread, are View →
Backyard Beasties: Jokes to Snake You Smile
“’What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? Finding half a worm!’ Not many elementary school aged boys can resist that kind of humor! And there are many jokes in these books that will appeal to girls as well. The numerous illustrations, one per spread, are View →
Game-Day Gigglers: Winning Jokes to Score Some Laughs
“’What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple? Finding half a worm!’Not many elementary school aged boys can resist that kind of humor! And there are many jokes in these books that will appeal to girls as well. The numerous illustrations, one per spread, are… View →
In this story, Jewish soldiers in the 23rd regiment of the Union Army requested to be allowed to celebrate Passover during the Civil War. Working together and improvising when traditional ingredients were not available, the men put together a traditional feast and spent the evening… View →
“This is a story that must be told…This story is a wonderful launching point for discussions about World War II, the Holocaust, or even the Columbia explosion tragedy.” View →