Reviews
Chilling Ancient Curses
“An appropriately named series that features just the right mix of history, mystery, and contemporary references for newly curious and seasoned skeptics alike.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Historic Williamsburg: A Revolutionary City
“This series chronicles the development of well-known U.S. landmarks. Kids learn that the Gateway Arch is symbolic of St. Louis being a gateway to the west and that an artist named Lei Yixin was the sculptor of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial. Handsome photographs are plentiful View →
ISIS: The Global Face of Terrorism
“A concise work for students tasked with a report or who are interested in global politics.—School Library Journal View →
Feeling Sad
“An essential purchase for early learning collections needing materials for toddlers and preschoolers that effectively introduce basic emotions.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Black Holes: The Weird Science of the Most Mysterious Objects in the Universe
“Students curious about black holes will be well served by the clear and thorough explanations provided.”—School Library Journal View →
Crayola ® Summer Colors
“A fine choice that encourages readers to both explore their creativity and learn about artistic terms and colors in nature.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Fun Experiments with Matter: Invisible Ink, Giant Bubbles, and More
“Clear diagrams guide readers through the nine to 12 projects found in each of these books. A good mix of old favorites (cornstarch slime and a homopolar motor) are featured along with some neat new tricks (a lens made of ice and coffee filter chromatography).”—School… View →
Mysteries of the Egyptian Pyramids
“These attractive titles focus on archaeological efforts to answer enduring questions about some of the ancient world’s most famous sites.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Extreme Earthquakes and Tsunamis
“Chock-full of enticing facts and figures, this series focuses on natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and wildfires from around the globe. . .The eye-catching layouts and short bursts of information make these perfect for casual browsing and sharing among… View →
Astrological Signs: Facts, Trivia, and Quizzes
“Plenty of fact and theory go along with the pencil exercises, memory challenges, and games to play with groups. . .This series is going to be very popular in middle school libraries.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
¡Es una boa constrictora! (It's a Boa Constrictor!)
“Appealing close-up photographs of tropical animals are the main draw of this introductory series.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
El tigre dientes de sable (Saber-Toothed Cat)
“The mix of images—mixed-media illustrations and photographs of fossils—is very engaging.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Angel Sharks in Action
“This series provides readers with solid introductions to some fascinating shark species. Key areas are covered with clear language. . .including physical features, life cycles, and feeding behaviors.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
A Journey with Hernán Cortés
“The writing is simple and direct, though rich with detail. Potentially problematic topics, such as the treatment of Indigenous people by invaders, are handled sensitively and honestly. . .These are first-rate research materials presented with much care for reluctant… View →
The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary
“Ramos’ relevant and thought-provoking debut is a powerful addition to any collection.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Snowy Owl Invasion!: Tracking an Unusual Migration
“Markle introduces the birds, the lemmings, and the science in lively, clear prose organized into chapters profusely illustrated with well-captioned photographs.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Mystery of the Tree Stump Ghost: Book 2
“Adorable whimsy flows sweetly throughout this volume; fans of all things pink and cute will enjoy this niche read with its pleasing, candy-colored palette and occasional, luscious two-page spreads.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Lighting Up the Brain: The Science of Optogenetics
“[W]ill be useful for students doing reports on new research techniques in the field of neuroscience.”—Booklist View →
Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship
“Young readers searching for means to have difficult, emotional, and engaged discussions about race will find an enlightening resource in Irene and Charles’ explorations.”—Booklist View →
The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary
“Ramos is a voice to watch; her exceptional writing and compassionate realism will draw many readers . . .”—starred, Booklist View →
Honor Code
“Raw and rage-inducing, Honor Code will make you question what is right, what is real, and what we tell girls about their value in this world.”—Rebecca K. Barrow, author of You Don’t Know Me But I Know You View →
Honor Code
“Not the private school book you’ve been prepping for—Honor Code weaves a seductively dark web and then burns the whole thing to the ground. Breathless, gritty and thrilling.”—Kendra Fortmeyer, author of Hole in the Middle View →
Fandom: Fic Writers, Vidders, Gamers, Artists, and Cosplayers
“The book’s greatest strength is its exploration of the historical origins of the various fandom forms, demonstrating that while the internet has transformed fandom, fan fiction and the like have been around for hundreds of years . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Honk! Splat! Vroom!
“On track to become a repeated favorite.”—Kirkus Reviews View →