Reviews
Misty Copeland: Principal Ballerina
“This honest account will inspire and encourage young dancers.”—Booklist View →
A Garden in Your Belly: Meet the Microbes in Your Gut
“[Has] vividly colored, wildly imaginative, and joyful artwork . . . A lively introduction to a vital element in human health.”—Booklist View →
Living Fossils: Survivors from Earth's Distant Past
“An informative book for readers drawn to strange and amazing animals.”—Booklist View →
Crime Scene Investigators
“[F]eatures concise, simple sentences that highlight the basics of this high-interest job. . . . this will certainly satisfy.”—Booklist View →
The Mouth (A Nauseating Augmented Reality Experience)
“By delving into disgusting aspects of the mouth, the text fuels an underlying approbation of dental hygiene.”—Booklist View →
Social Distancing
“[E]xplores one of the most pertinent changes resulting from the current global pandemic.”—Booklist View →
Like Spilled Water
“[A] powerful tale of a brave young woman who dares to question when others simply accept.”—starred, Booklist View →
Dino-Thanksgiving
“A delightful holiday read-aloud for dinosaur devotees.”—Booklist View →
The Great Bear Rescue: Saving the Gobi Bears
“[A]n effective introduction to Gobi bears and the scientists working to save them.”—Booklist View →
Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Revolution: Bitcoin and Beyond
“There’s a lack of information on this topic for young readers; this useful book fills a void.”—Booklist View →
“Tailor-made for Garfield fans who aspire to create their own comics . . . an enjoyable experience.”—Booklist View →
There Was a Young Rabbi: A Hanukkah Tale
“A great holiday read-aloud.” — Miriam Aronin, Booklist View →
Ace of Hearts
“A valuable and gentle introduction to the world of homoromantic asexuality and its place in queer culture and community . . .”—Booklist View →
Rugby Rivals
“In a high/low format, this entry in the Sports Stories series uses short chapters packed with dialogue, action, and diverse characters . . .”—Booklist View →
Behind the Bookcase: Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding Place
“A historically accurate but relatively gentle introduction to the Holocaust for elementary-age readers.” — Miriam Aronin, Booklist View →
Genomics: A Revolution in Health and Disease Discovery
“A clear, understandable, and well-sourced look at how advances in genomic medicine alter the treatment of diseases, with thought-provoking ideas to consider regarding the ethics of human genetic modification.”—Booklist View →
She Represents: 44 Women Who Are Changing Politics . . . and the World
“A timely introduction for budding feminists.”—Booklist View →
All's Happy That Ends Happy
“A satisfying conclusion to the lively Swedish chapter-book series that began with My Happy Life (2013).”—Booklist Online View →
Into the Streets: A Young Person's Visual History of Protest in the United States
“[A] how-to guide for young dissidents.”—Booklist View →
The Inkberg Enigma
“[A] diverting tale and an interesting pair of odd-couple kid detectives.”—Booklist View →
Crayola ® Desert Colors
“The many photos are well-chosen and beautifully reproduced. . . . [U]seful in school settings as simply written introductions to biomes and/or colors.”—Booklist View →
Prom Kings
“[A] quick and pleasant read that teens will enjoy.”—Booklist View →
Fashion Rules!: A Closer Look at Clothing in the Middle Ages
" . . . [A]n accessible introduction to an interesting topic . . ."—Booklist View →
Kiyo Sato: From a WWII Japanese Internment Camp to a Life of Service
“This informative biography sheds light on a dark chapter in American history.”—Booklist View →