Reviews
Vampires on the Run: A Quinnie Boyd Mystery
“An unusual approach to vampires with shudders tempered by plenty of humor. Readers will happily welcome back Quinnie and the Maiden Rockers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Search for Olinguito: Discovering a New Species
“This quick but wondrous look at the scientific search for the olinguito is an excellent addition to science collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Blast from the North
“This delightful series serves up laughs and action throughout. Fans of the previous tale will enjoy this outing . . .”—School Library Journal View →
Ninja Plants: Survival and Adaptation in the Plant World
“[An] unusual invitation to young readers to look closely at the plant world. . . . An interesting take on a subject not often covered in books for middle school and teen readers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Find Your Style: Boost Your Body Image through Fashion Confidence
“Ultimately, the guide’s goal is for girls to look and feel good in what they wear while maintaining individuality. . . . [T]his book should find its audience.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Search for Olinguito: Discovering a New Species
“In this latest title, science educator Markle provides a stellar description of a long-term scientific investigation . . . . A compelling account of the solution of a scientific mystery.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Potatoes at Turtle Rock
“‘Baked potatoes and snow cones.’ It’s a fun twist on traditional stories about the holiday.” ―The Washington Post View →
A Hanukkah with Mazel
“Misha is a poor artist living in a tiny cottage on the outskirts of the Eastern European village of Grodno. The locals are unable to afford his artwork, but he subsists on the potatoes from his garden and the milk from his old cow, Klara. When a lost cat wanders into his barn,… View →
Stickmen's Guide to Earth's Atmosphere in Layers
“Recommended for libraries where the series is already popular.”—Booklist View →
Prom: The Big Night Out
“[F]or readers who are new to the idea of prom or are looking for an overview that reads like a teen magazine, this should be an easy sell.”—Booklist View →
How LEDs Work
“A good choice for motivated, capable readers.”—Booklist View →
The Search for Olinguito: Discovering a New Species
“This unique approach to animal study gives readers insight into a less commonly discussed area of scientific research, while simultaneously illuminating an elusive, ‘new’ animal.”—Booklist View →
Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song
“The format and back matter make this most useful in a classroom setting, but it will be effective in prompting a discussion about one of the darkest times in U.S. history.”—Booklist View →
Prom: The Big Night Out
“An entertaining and helpful bit of pop culture for students who crave prom all year round.”—School Library Journal View →
Dogs at War: Military Canine Heroes
“School libraries serving upper elementary and middle school students will want to consider this for purchase, as it not only is appealing but also offers a unique focus on a less covered aspect of the military.”—School Library Journal View →
Find Your Style: Boost Your Body Image through Fashion Confidence
“Consider this selection for teen collections for its positive tone and outlook on fashion and style.”—School Library Journal View →
Don't Call Me Grandma
“Vaunda Nelson spells out neither Nell’s past, nor the message of the book, allowing readers the best ending: a conversation about what makes us who we are, and the pleasure of loving difficult people.”—NPR Books’ Best Books of 2016 View →
If You Were the Moon
“In this inventive and spirited exploration, poetry and science come together . . . . Orbiting between poetic lullaby and astro-powered essentials, Salas and Kim provide a great addition to a nighttime-window reading shelf and/or early-science classroom.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Deadly Spiders
“Turner offers titillating assortments of [Tiny Creepy Crawlers], Deadly Spiders, Extraordinary Insects, and Flying Creepy Crawlers. . . . Suitable browsing for fans of all things crazy, creepy, and crawly.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Palace of Memory
“This fast-paced mystery is packed with exotic locations, a multicultural cast, code-breaking, high-speed chases, and masterful magic tricks. . . . Chaos barely contained makes for a thrilling read.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Exoplanets: Worlds beyond Our Solar System
“An enticing overview of tools, techniques, and discoveries in what the author rightly characterizes ‘a red-hot field in astronomy.’ . . . [Readers] will come away satisfied and intrigued.”—Kirkus Reviews View →