Reviews
Stone Cold: Book 1
“[The story] sets up some enticing plot dynamics. . . . Zangara’s black and white drawings fit the brooding and menacing mood of this story . . . matching the bleakness and supernatural strangeness of Craig’s world.”—Publishers Weekly View →
“[T]hose who share the unnamed narrator’s quirky viewpoint will be pleased to discover that they aren’t the only ones who wonder.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Birds vs. Blades?: Offshore Wind Power and the Race to Protect Seabirds
“There’s lots of information here, but there’s also lively action, a sense of immediacy. . . . Practical, topical science in the field for middle-grade and middle school readers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Stone Cold: Book 1
“A visually engrossing noir debut in the vein of Sin City, this setup promises a number of sequels.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Black Beauty
“[T]he illustrations provide such a sumptuous visual feast that it is most assuredly worth perusing.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Legalizing Marijuana: Promises and Pitfalls
“[Goldstein’s] is the eye of a science journalist, and she writes with levelheaded clarity.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Maniac Muffins
“Chico Bon Bon’s fourth picture book might be his funniest yet. . . . Monroe’s manic cartooning will have kids laughing from start to finish.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Wired Man and Other Freaks of Nature
“Kaufman takes a well-tread YA premise and breathes heart and grit into it. . . . Packed with depth, joy, and hope, Kaufman’s book is ultimately a story of how to be a friend—a topic that is always prescient for young adults.”—starred, Booklist View →
“Both this book and the series would be good additions for collections that need additional early chapter books.”—School Library Connection View →
Urban Gardening
“[A] good series to have on hand to balance textbooks with more conventional approaches. . . . Libraries and schools considering starting gardening or healthy cafeteria food projects will find this series particularly inspiring.”—VOYA View →
Media: From News Coverage to Political Advertising
“[T]he series promises to offer honest and unbiased explanations of ‘common knowledge’ that is not necessarily as common as thought. . . . [P]atrons who need a quick overview of elections facts will find them helpful.”—VOYA View →
Dietary Supplements: Harmless, Helpful, or Hurtful?
“Written by a nurse . . . this guide to dietary supplements is packed with scientifically documented, research-based information. . . . The topic is timely and provides the facts for the savvy consumer.”—VOYA View →
The Animal Mating Game: The Wacky, Weird World of Sex in the Animal Kingdom
“Downer’s investigation of the myriad ways different species produce offspring is sure to enthrall researchers and browsers.”—School Library Journal View →
Legalizing Marijuana: Promises and Pitfalls
“Used in conjunction with other resources, this will be a useful addition for high school research collections.”—School Library Journal View →
The Great Leopard Rescue: Saving the Amur Leopards
“Libraries will definitely want to add this title for all of their animal-loving patrons, especially those with an interest in conservation efforts.”—School Library Journal View →
The Alligator's Smile: And Other Poems
“A fabulous merging of science and poetry. . . . Beware: young readers with an interest in reptiles, science, or poetry are certain to snatch up this work. Recommended for most collections.”—School Library Journal View →
The Thief's Apprentice
“Reminiscent of Blue Balliett’s Chasing Vermeer and Laura Marx Fitzgerald’s Under the Egg, this is a unique spin on the heist novel that will appeal to sophisticated middle graders.”—School Library Journal View →
The Secret of Goldenrod
“[A] unique twist on the traditional haunted house story. . . . A strong additional purchase for those who enjoyed Jennifer Chambliss Bertman’s Book Scavenger and Tess Hilmo’s With a Name Like Love.”—School Library Journal View →
The Great Leopard Rescue: Saving the Amur Leopards
“Excellent writing and documentation distinguish Markle’s latest.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
“[F]ast and unafraid of issues.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Nara and the Island
“Nara’s homely face is reminiscent of Maurice Sendak’s work, adding to the book’s overall nostalgic and somewhat otherworldly feel. . . . Superficially sweet, with sophisticated undercurrents. . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Animal Mating Game: The Wacky, Weird World of Sex in the Animal Kingdom
“A unique and well-organized survey of reproductive behaviors that belongs in every middle and upper school library but will probably not last long on the shelf.”—Kirkus Reviews View →