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Cover: Theodosia Burr: Teen Eyewitness to the Founding of the New Nation

Theodosia Burr: Teen Eyewitness to the Founding of the New Nation

“[A] well-researched and interesting look at a little-known person and the times in which she lived.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Red Menace

Red Menace

“Young readers will find this compelling story sharply relevant . . .”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: On a Snow-Melting Day: Seeking Signs of Spring

On a Snow-Melting Day: Seeking Signs of Spring

“Pair with April Pulley Sayre’s Bloom Boom! (2019) to delve further into spring.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Body 2.0: The Engineering Revolution in Medicine

Body 2.0: The Engineering Revolution in Medicine

“Young scientists need look no further for a solid introduction to engineering in biology and medicine. . . . [A] must-have for juvenile nonfiction collections.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Great Engineering Fails

Great Engineering Fails

“[A] high-interest approach to technology.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Where Have All the Bees Gone?: Pollinators in Crisis

Where Have All the Bees Gone?: Pollinators in Crisis

“An important resource for all libraries.”—starred, Booklist View →

 
Cover: I See Sea Food: Sea Creatures That Look Like Food

I See Sea Food: Sea Creatures That Look Like Food

“[S]ure to be a hit with young audiences, whether shared during storytime or read (and reread) by deep-sea enthusiasts.”—starred, Booklist View →

 
Cover: In the Jerusalem Forest

In the Jerusalem Forest

“[A] good introduction to a nature walk, and could lead to some interesting explorations of the properties of water and reflection.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: The Great Shark Rescue: Saving the Whale Sharks

The Great Shark Rescue: Saving the Whale Sharks

“A fascinating companion volume to Markle’s The Great Penguin Rescue (2017) and The Great Rhino Rescue (2018).”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Room for One More

Room for One More

“In 1942, 12-year-old Rosetta Wolfson lives with her Jewish family in Montreal, far away from the war in Europe. The Wolfsons take in Isaac Guttman, a young Jewish refugee who fled Germany for Britain, only to later be deported to Canada. Isaac is guarded and slow to trust, but… View →

 
Cover: Behind the Scenes Basketball

Behind the Scenes Basketball

“The book’s short sentences, color photos, and attractive layout will appeal to young fans.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Shadow

Shadow

“This soft-spoken story can be anything from a simple, lovely, modern fairy tale to a stunning allegory about overcoming fear and how a parent’s depression can affect a child.”—Booklist Online View →

 
Cover: A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity

A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity

“Valentine’s debut is an emotionally compelling and heartfelt tale of love and family that is reminiscent of Tuck Everlasting and A Wrinkle in Time.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Firefighter Tools

Firefighter Tools

“Carving out a slightly more specialized niche in the perennially popular genre of firefighting books, this colorful volume emphasizes clothing, equipment, and tools.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Crayola ® World of Purple

Crayola ® World of Purple

“The clean layout balances visual interest with smoothly written sentences that fittingly print each occurrence of the word purple in color.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Revolutionary Robots in Space

Revolutionary Robots in Space

“Numerous color photos help reveal the variety and breadth of these amazing space technologies.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Animal Appetites

Animal Appetites

“. . . [A] premise tailor-made for competitive kiddos . . .”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Gun Violence: Fighting for Our Lives and Our Rights

Gun Violence: Fighting for Our Lives and Our Rights

“A timely resource for young adults.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Queer, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens

Queer, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens

“A must-read for curious queer teens, the book is also of potential interest to adults interested in the subjects addressed.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature

Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature

“©ould be incorporated into a class in many ways, such as a read aloud, an introduction to a science unit, or a thematic unit about seasons.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science behind Your Favorite Monsters

Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science behind Your Favorite Monsters

“A fantastically researched, absolutely delectable approach to science education.”—starred, Booklist View →

 
Cover: Giraffe Extinction: Using Science and Technology to Save the Gentle Giants

Giraffe Extinction: Using Science and Technology to Save the Gentle Giants

“[W]ell researched and will prove a useful resource to students researching wildlife conservation.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: A Map into the World

A Map into the World

“Kim’s digital artwork using pastels, graphite, watercolors, and hand-scanned textures captures the warmth of family, the charm of changing seasons, and the depth of friendships.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Kugel for Hanukkah?

Kugel for Hanukkah?

“It’s Hanukkah time, and the family gathers every night to light candles, open presents, and enjoy a different flavor of latkes. Grandma receives some interesting gifts (dried cranberries, chocolate chips, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla), but the unnamed… View →