Reviews
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 →
The Ghosts in the Clouds: Book 4
“A mouthwatering recipe for caramels at the end is but one reason young readers will want to check in to this series.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
How the Queen Found the Perfect Cup of Tea
“Droll entertainment that calls out for an international tea party.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Tiny Creepy Crawlers
“It’s an irreverent but informative introduction to some impressive specimens that slither, creep, crawl, and bite.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Dogs at War: Military Canine Heroes
“[A] thorough examination of U.S. military working dogs (MWDs). . . . This doesn’t skirt the darker parts . . . but happy-ending stories . . . abound, and the loyalty and respect soldiers have for their canine partners is undeniable.”—Booklist View →
It's Diwali!
“Each page of this book includes photographs exploding with the color and vibrancy that is a hallmark of the holiday [of Diwali].”—Booklist View →
Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song
“Lynching: a strange and difficult but important topic for a song—and for this picture book. . . . A must-read, must-discuss that will speak to children and linger with adults.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story
“Sachiko’s account [is] magnetic and chilling in its simplicity. . . . Stelson has created a book that is both personal and universal, both thoroughly researched and real.”—The New York Times View →
Sammy Spider's First Bar Mitzvah
“Josh’s family is invited to cousin Ben’s bar mitzvah, and as usual, Sammy Spider is curious. The sentient arachnid manages to stow away, first in the family’s tallit bag and later in Mr. Shapiro’s jacket pocket, providing Sammy (and readers) with a close-up view of all the… View →
Birds vs. Blades?: Offshore Wind Power and the Race to Protect Seabirds
“This handsome book offers a well-researched and enlightening discussion of a topic seldom mentioned in children’s books.”—Booklist View →
The Negro Leagues: Celebrating Baseball's Unsung Heroes
“Presenting a concise and very readable history of the Negro leagues . . . [t]his well-researched book will be a worthwhile addition to any baseball collection.”—Booklist View →
Underneath My Bed: List Poems
“Cleary is on his way to being an expert at introducing children to types of poems they would otherwise have no idea about. . . . The combination of the poems and illustrations will cause a laugh in even the most devout of poem dislikers.”—Booklist View →
The Great Leopard Rescue: Saving the Amur Leopards
“Markle continues to fill a demand for animal-centered books that satisfy both recreational readers and science-report writers.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Hurricane Katrina and the Flooding of New Orleans: A Cause-and-Effect Investigation
“[W]ithout being too gratuitous, gory, or sensational . . . [this series] will help students understand the impact of each disaster on history. . . . A strong choice for pleasure reading and report writing.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Using Physical Maps
“A recommended series to help students appreciate the language and importance of maps.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Abraham Lincoln's Presidency
“Succinct, informative, and compelling, this series is a must-have for most libraries.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Break the Siege: Make Your Own Catapults
“[B]ooks about warfare tend to fly off the shelf, and this series is worth a good look. . . . Perseverance is key with these high-interest crafts.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Stickmen's Guide to Earth's Atmosphere in Layers
“Chock-full of information, these guides will intrigue . . . curious browsers, who will pore over the pages.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Football Time!
“[A] dynamite choice for beginning readers . . . [and] a nice introduction for kids who are thinking of trying a new sport. . . . First-round draft picks with crowd-pleasing potential.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
I Eat Apples in Fall
“These titles will encourage students to not only engage with the books but with the world around them as well. . . . [A] starting point for fall-related activities.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Web-Spinning Spiders
“Well-organized information and solid . . . photographs make this series an additional choice for younger readers.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Meet a Baby Cow
“A good choice for libraries looking to update their farm animal collections.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →