Reviews
The Stone Bird
“A sweet and tender reminder to treasure the power of imagination.”—School Library Journal View →
Sanctuary: Book 2
“[A] dark and introspective thriller . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
What Can't Wait
By day, Dr. Sarah Derry manages the SC STEM Hub and a busy family life. Still, she makes time to read each night, and her choices often involve books with a STEM element. Today, she’s sharing one of her favorites: What… View →
Coding in the Real World
With bright, colorful illustrations and a pleasantly jumbled layout, these titles in the Kids get Coding series introduce key computer programming concepts to early elementary-schoolers. Each volume uses approachable, everyday examples and a friendly tone to both explain why coding is… View →
“[A] blend of horror and humor . . .”—Booklist Online View →
Gal Gadot: Soldier, Model, Wonder Woman
“Readers looking for information about Wonder Woman and Gadot will find this a timely and very positive account of the actress’ life.”—Booklist View →
“This quirky but oddly compelling compendium of contraptions will make a lovely leisure-reading addition to STEM collections.”—Booklist View →
The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary
“Macy tells her story through electric-voiced, slang-laden entries. . . [A] powerful debut.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
The Turnaround
“[F]ast-paced with clear-cut resolutions . . . will resonate with mystery and suspense fans.”—School Library Journal View →
Economic Inequality: The American Dream under Siege
“[A] valuable resource for young adults attempting to untangle the complexities of economics . . .”—School Library Journal View →
Dig In!: 12 Easy Gardening Projects Using Kitchen Scraps
“[T]his engaging volume’s strength—homing in on plants’ specific regenerative properties—should spark STEM projects and home gardening fun, whether in a backyard or on an apartment windowsill.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Extra Point
“With action-packed sequences on the field and riveting plots off of it dealing with timely topics, such as sports injuries and sexism, this series will appeal to hi-lo readers on a fourth grade reading level.”—School Library Journal View →
Meet My Family!: Animal Babies and Their Families
“[A] tender celebration of family . . .”—Publishers Weekly View →
Fandom: Fic Writers, Vidders, Gamers, Artists, and Cosplayers
“This book fills a need for a positive, informative resource that covers the breadth of fandom in one book . . .”—Booklist View →
Fossil by Fossil: Comparing Dinosaur Bones
“[An] engaging dino collection.”—Booklist View →
Vaccination Investigation: The History and Science of Vaccines
“[A]n excellent introduction to a complicated and timely topic.”—Booklist View →
John Lewis: Courage in Action
“A motivating, passionate look at a man who was not afraid to live, protest, and fight for his belief in equal rights for all Americans.”—Booklist View →
Seeing into Tomorrow: Haiku by Richard Wright
“[A] strong, simple, relatable, immersive introduction to the traditional haiku . . .”—Booklist View →
Without Refuge
“Mitchell takes on a sensitive topic with empathy and compassion. . . . A great introduction into learning about a highly relevant humanitarian refugee crisis.”—Booklist View →
The Spy Who Played Baseball
“Jones gives readers the sketchy details of Berg’s life and exploits in carefully selected anecdotes, employing accessible, straightforward syntax. Cherrington’s bright cartoons capture the events and subtly convey Berg’s differences from the gentiles who surround View →
Search for the Shamir
“Dangers, duplicity, and acts of courage ensue, and they triumph. While the ancient characters do not know what the future holds (with one odd exception), Scarlett and Sam have learned in Hebrew school of the people and events of the Torah, as well as the midrashim, the stories and View →
Fossil by Fossil: Comparing Dinosaur Bones
“Another ‘humerus’ study in comparative anatomy.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
I Got a Chicken for My Birthday
“Filled with splashy colors and textures, Horne’s mixed-media pictures playfully fiddle with perspective and scale while including details that step up the fun. . . . An oddball birthday tale with heart.”—Publishers Weekly View →