Reviews
Taking Time
“This calm, poetic text encourages mindfulness and appreciation of our world. . . . When life seems to move too fast, this book’s message encourages all to slow down and take in the beauty in everything.”—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 →
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 →
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 →
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
“Scientist profiles, photos of the scientists in action, graphs, and other visuals throughout add context and relevance.”—Booklist View →
The Bug Collector
“Griffiths delightfully captures George’s enthusiasm while delivering a gentle lesson in environmental stewardship.”—Booklist 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 →
All the Dear Little Animals
“First published in Sweden, the book has a childlike tone that is reverent, winsome, and matter-of-fact. . . . [T]his pitch-perfect book shows children dealing with death in their own ways and then moving on.”—starred, Booklist View →
Second Dad Summer
“. . . [A] cornucopia of discussion topics and an array of positive alternative role models . . .”—starred, Booklist View →
Votes of Confidence, 2nd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections
“[A] very readable, engaging, and entertaining history of American elections and politics for young people. Highly recommended.”—starred, Booklist View →
Apollo 13: A Successful Failure
“[A]n ideal resource for researchers. This compelling story of teamwork and ingenuity pretty much defines what STEM is all about.”—Booklist View →
Play Like an Animal!: Why Critters Splash, Race, Twirl, and Chase
“An inviting choice for animal-lovers.”—Booklist View →
How to Live on the Edge
“[A]n interesting, informative narrative whose focus on the BRCA gene mutation marks it as an important addition to young adult literature.”—Booklist View →
Fly Back, Agnes
“Place this with books like Karen Rivers’ A Possibility of Whales (2018) and Kim Harrington’s Revenge of the Red Club (2019).”—Booklist View →
I Am Brown
“Clearly intended to counter the negative messages that dark-skinned children encounter early in their lives, the book bursts with love and energy, in the images and in the words.”—Booklist View →
Individual Sports of the Summer Games
“Perfect for children’s nonfiction collections in schools and public libraries.” —Booklist View →
Mr. Tempkin Climbs a Tree
“A satisfying, if somewhat introspective, addition to the friendship shelf.” — Kay Weisman View →
Run, Sea Turtle, Run: A Hatchling's Journey
“[A]n engaging real-time account of a leatherback sea turtle’s journey from hatchling to ocean dweller.”—Booklist View →
All of a Sudden and Forever: Help and Healing after the Oklahoma City Bombing
“This ultimately triumphant work of nonfiction reverently pays tribute to the memory of those whose lives were forever changed by this tragedy.”—Booklist View →
Off Course
“[A] quick-paced read . . .”—Booklist View →
Blood and Guts
“Early elementary browsers will swarm upon this simple series . . .”—Booklist View →