Reviews
A Trip to the Farm with Sesame Street ®
“[O]ffers good guides to help prepare readers for field trips and what to expect at various locations.”—School Library Journal View →
Gold Mountain
“A thought-provoking adventure that adds more nuance and complexity to the history of the building of the transcontinental railroad.”—School Library Journal View →
World's Grossest Animals
“[T]hese titles lean into the fun elements of their icky subject matter and will engage readers seeking hi-lo content.”—School Library Journal View →
My Fierce Fashion
“Upbeat and inclusive, filled with fascinating facts and photos of cool kids and famous folks, these style guides are brimming with shelf appeal.”—School Library Journal View →
Jake Makes a Cake: Long Vowel Sounds
“A charming first look at phonics for early readers . . . With amusing illustrations and delightful rhymes, these books take an entertaining approach to teaching phonics.”—School Library Journal View →
Bumblebee Grumblebee
“Pairs of wildly original rhymes with animal names, like ‘buffalo, fluffalo,’ are hilariously presented in wide-open spreads spotlighting an original animal character followed by its newly named counterpart.”—School Library Journal View →
La historia de la miel (The Story of Honey): Todo comienza con una flor (It Starts with a Flower)
“These books are bright, colorful, and will capture the interest and attention of a wide variety of readers. Great for independent reading or sharing aloud in a group.”—School Library Journal View →
Quiet Fire: Emily Dickinson's Life and Poetry
“Dommermuth-Costa and Landsverk’s research on the nonreligious, nature-loving, and doting daughter is revelatory; their back matter is impeccable; and the fascinating portrait they paint of the often misunderstood author is mesmerizing. . . . An excellent biography for all YA View →
Lerner Maker Lab Database
“With a clean, enticing layout; simplicity of navigation; and a significant database of projects linked to a range of content areas, Lerner Maker Lab is a useful resource for elementary classroom teachers and subject specialists (art, technology, etc.) and especially for librarians View →
Where Have All the Birds Gone?: Nature in Crisis
“Scientist and naturalist Hirsch uses a clear and straightforward style to describe factors leading to the loss of three billion North American birds since 1970 and the meaning of such a catastrophic loss to the environment. . . . [E]asy to read and understand on many levels,… View →
Fruits and Vegetables: How We Grow and Eat Them
“In presenting fruits and vegetables to children, Owens traces each plant’s journey very nearly from seed to digestion. . . . engaging elements such as quizzes and experiments add an interactive component.” View →
Biomass Energy
“An explanation of how each type of energy is produced is supported by photos of turbines, reactor piles, and other necessary equipment. . . . A recommended purchase to update collections.” View →
Let's Notice Patterns in the Sky
“Useful for classrooms focused on scientific learning for the youngest students.”—School Library Journal View →
This Last Adventure
“This novel sensitively explores difficult issues with hope and warmth, creating believable characters readers will care about.”—School Library Journal View →
Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction
“This slim but rich book on approaching science news with healthy skepticism would be an excellent and welcome addition to junior high or high school nonfiction collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Washed Ashore: Making Art from Ocean Plastic
“A visually and factually compelling call to environmental action that will speak to children.”—School Library Journal View →
Hidden Animal Colors
“Encouraging students to look closer and appreciate the ways color functions to help animals survive and thrive, this title would make a wonderful read-aloud for a unit on animal adaptation and innovation.”—School Library Journal View →
The Lost Daughter: Book 4
“An occasional one-liner balances teary-eyed moments of sacrifice. Spells never lose their luster on the page, always providing unique visual effects and advancing the story. . . . Fans of Henrietta will find satisfaction in this grand finale to the epic series.”—School… View →
Call Me Miss Hamilton: One Woman's Case for Equality and Respect
“Hamilton’s inspiring story has not been the focus of any other book, and for that fact alone it is deserving of shelf space. This evocative and informative story of an unsung heroine is recommended for general purchase.”—School Library Journal View →
The Land of the Trolls: Book 1
“[A] fun, fast read . . . The cartoonish style; eye-catching, bright color scheme; and inclusion of a maze and an eye-spy game (plus a promise that Felix will indeed return to visit his friend) will likely entice readers.”—School Library Journal View →
My First Big Book of Dinosaur Facts
This captivating and child-centered introduction to dinosaurs is a recommended first purchase.—School Library Journal View →
Peek-A-Boo Passover
“[A] welcome addition to holiday collections.”—School Library Journal View →