Reviews
Inventor, Engineer, and Physicist Nikola Tesla
“[N]atural companion texts for maker spaces. . . . Upbeat profiles of admirable STEM figures and fine additions to biography collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Silly School Mystery
“Young mystery buffs, fans of Monkey with a Tool Belt, and those who are new to the series, will enjoy this addition.”—School Library Journal View →
Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of Confusion
“The well-written, intriguing text is complemented by Ngai’s vibrant and surreal illustrations. . . . With the commemoration of the centenary of World War I, this book is a fascinating selection that will captivate readers, especially war story enthusiasts.”—starred,… View →
Artificial Intelligence: Building Smarter Machines
“McPherson’s straightforward, accessible text offers fascinating, thought-provoking, and up-to-date information on a high-interest, very relevant topic to contemporary teens.”—Booklist View →
Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of Confusion
“[An] inspiring story of creativity.”—Booklist View →
Auma's Long Run
“Odihambo flawlessly weaves Kenyan tradition and culture with appropriate preteen problems . . . . [T]his novel would be an excellent asset to classrooms everywhere.”—Booklist View →
Marco Polo: Dangers and Visions
“[T]he resulting epic casts a spell; readers won’t soon forget Marco’s kaleidoscopic journey—or the miracle that he survived to tell his story.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Chicken in the Kitchen
“[A] boisterous story of things that go bump in the night . . .”—Publishers Weekly View →
A Concert in the Sand
“This fictional account of the first performance by what was to become the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO), in December 1936, features presumably Hebrew-speaking Uri and his Germanspeaking grandmother. She plucks Uri from a day of boredom… View →
Tisha B'Av: A Jerusalem Journey
“A family learns about ancient Jerusalem in the days of the Temple and about the modern observance of Tisha B’Av in the best and most effective way of all – by exploring ancient sites in a hands-on way; they dig, they walk, they photograph, they touch, they ask, and… View →
Auma's Long Run
“A hard-hitting story of a resilient and intelligent girl who bravely confronts a devastating health crisis.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Auma's Long Run
“Auma treats readers to beautiful descriptions of the world around her but also gives them a candid look at the fear and superstition surrounding AIDs in its early days in Kenya as well as the grief of loss. . . . Honestly told, Auma’s tale humanizes and contextualizes the… View →
Chicken in the Kitchen
“Okorafor leaps into the world of picture books in a most unforgettable way with this playful, fascinating tale.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
“[An] empathetic look at a Turkana boy’s deferred dreams and a family’s struggle for a resource taken for granted by most American children strikes an important chord for families.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
On the Free
“[A] tone-sensitive treatment of different life experiences make this a positive story for personal growth and positive change.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“[A] visually sumptuous story. This imaginative international tale will delight readers of all ages.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Cholent Brigade
“Harmer’s pictures show that the Jewish community is refreshingly multiracial. There are no surprises here, but the acts of kindness don’t feel like a plot convention. They feel like a philosophy for life. It’s touching to see a town where kindness is no… View →
“A superb early reader/early chapter book . . .”—starred, The Horn Book Magazine View →
“While board covers, sturdy pages, and the picture-dictionary format may suggest early learning, do not be fooled: this conceptual compendium aims squarely at the elementary set with provocative delight.”—starred, The Horn Book Magazine View →
Belinda the Unbeatable
“Adults will appreciate the gentle message of good sportsmanship, while children will be caught up in the adventure of this wonderful addition to wordless comics for young readers.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Great Penguin Rescue: Saving the African Penguins
“[W]ell-chosen photos appear on every page of the book and illustrate the text very effectively. . . . A vivid introduction to African penguins, their remarkable rescue, and their still precarious existence.”—starred, Booklist View →
The Tickle Test
“Invites universal participatory tickling—it’s hard to resist joining in.”—Kirkus Reviews View →