Reviews
Hothouse Earth: The Climate Crisis and the Importance of Carbon Neutrality
“McPherson does a fantastic job of breaking down the science behind global warming and climate change. . . . A great addition to middle school libraries . . .”—School Library Journal View →
Odd Bods: The World's Unusual Animals
“[P]rovides plenty of information about animal adaptations and how these adaptations help the animals survive.”—School Library Journal View →
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
“This moving account sheds light on shameful events long suppressed or ignored. All collections should consider this title’s value in providing historical context to current conversations about racism and America’s ongoing legacy of white supremacy.”—starred,… View →
Crayola ® Art of Coding: A Celebration of Creative Mindsets
“An interesting collection of coding ideas presented in a fresh way, with historical context and activities that do not require advanced technological expertise.”—School Library Journal View →
In Disguise: How Animals Hide from Predators
“Recommended for libraries where animal and fact books are popular.”—School Library Journal View →
The Secret Life of Kitty Granger
“A fun thriller spotlighting a neurodivergent protagonist . . .”—School Library Journal View →
Hack Your Kitchen: Discover a World of Food Fun with Science Buddies ®
“[O]ffers eight kitchen activities for curious youngsters . . .”—School Library Journal View →
#MeToo and You: Everything You Need to Know about Consent, Boundaries, and More
“A recommended resource to jump-start difficult conversations.”—School Library Journal View →
Taking Care of Me: Healthy Habits with Sesame Street ®
“A solid choice for developing public health collections for the very young.”—School Library Journal View →
Stay Healthy with Sesame Street ®: Understanding Coronavirus
“A highly topical book that may offer families a starting point for discussing COVID-19 with young children.”—School Library Journal View →
Billie Eilish, The Unofficial Biography: From E-Girl to Icon
“This starry-eyed, adulatory biography of 18-year-old white pop singer Billie Eilish will please her legions of fans.”—School Library Journal View →
Folding Tech: Using Origami and Nature to Revolutionize Technology
“[H]ighlights the ‘A’ in STEAM and is sufficiently meaty in its scientific presentation. . . a great resource to bridge science and origami in the home and classroom.”—School Library Journal View →
My Ex-Imaginary Friend
“A poignant, multilayered story that will appeal to those looking for a heartfelt family drama.”—School Library Journal View →
H Is for Home: A Sesame Street ® Guide to Homes around the World
“An excellent tool for most primary grade social studies curricula, and also for young nonfiction fans reading at home.”—School Library Journal View →
Living Fossils: Survivors from Earth's Distant Past
“[A] fascinating overview of animals that are the last or almost the last of their kind within the context of evolution and extinction.”—School Library Journal View →
Scary Vampires
“Informative, impressive material. Recommended for school and public library collections.”—School Library Journal View →
A First Look at Monsters
“Readers engage with the material, stretch their imaginations, and relate the topic to prior knowledge and experiences. Recommended for school and public library collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Mysteries of Mars
“A solid addition to any science collection . . .”—School Library Journal View →
The Science of the Coronavirus
“[U]seful for satisfying curiosity or for research.”—School Library Journal View →
City Animals: An Alien's Guide
“Developing readers investigate science topics with a twist.”—School Library Journal View →
The Most Beautiful Thing
“A sincere narrative that centers on the power of family love.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Calm Monsters, Kind Monsters: A Sesame Street ® Guide to Mindfulness
“[T]his useful compendium offers realistic situations and simple advice for talking with children about feelings.”—School Library Journal View →
Skin and Hair (A Sickening Augmented Reality Experience)
“Perfect for updating anatomy collections; these books will ooze right off the shelves.”—School Library Journal View →
Misty Copeland: Principal Ballerina
“Readers are encouraged to be their own boss. . . . [S]uitable introductory biographies of modern women.”—School Library Journal View →