Reviews
Where Have All the Bees Gone?: Pollinators in Crisis
“An important resource for all libraries.”—starred, Booklist View →
I See Sea Food: Sea Creatures That Look Like Food
“[S]ure to be a hit with young audiences, whether shared during storytime or read (and reread) by deep-sea enthusiasts.”—starred, Booklist View →
In the Jerusalem Forest
“[A] good introduction to a nature walk, and could lead to some interesting explorations of the properties of water and reflection.”—Booklist View →
The Great Shark Rescue: Saving the Whale Sharks
“A fascinating companion volume to Markle’s The Great Penguin Rescue (2017) and The Great Rhino Rescue (2018).”—Booklist View →
Room for One More
“In 1942, 12-year-old Rosetta Wolfson lives with her Jewish family in Montreal, far away from the war in Europe. The Wolfsons take in Isaac Guttman, a young Jewish refugee who fled Germany for Britain, only to later be deported to Canada. Isaac is guarded and slow to trust, but… View →
Behind the Scenes Basketball
“The book’s short sentences, color photos, and attractive layout will appeal to young fans.”—Booklist View →
A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity
“Valentine’s debut is an emotionally compelling and heartfelt tale of love and family that is reminiscent of Tuck Everlasting and A Wrinkle in Time.”—Booklist View →
Firefighter Tools
“Carving out a slightly more specialized niche in the perennially popular genre of firefighting books, this colorful volume emphasizes clothing, equipment, and tools.”—Booklist View →
Crayola ® World of Purple
“The clean layout balances visual interest with smoothly written sentences that fittingly print each occurrence of the word purple in color.”—Booklist View →
Revolutionary Robots in Space
“Numerous color photos help reveal the variety and breadth of these amazing space technologies.”—Booklist View →
Animal Appetites
“. . . [A] premise tailor-made for competitive kiddos . . .”—Booklist View →
Gun Violence: Fighting for Our Lives and Our Rights
“A timely resource for young adults.”—Booklist View →
Queer, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens
“A must-read for curious queer teens, the book is also of potential interest to adults interested in the subjects addressed.”—Booklist View →
Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature
“©ould be incorporated into a class in many ways, such as a read aloud, an introduction to a science unit, or a thematic unit about seasons.”—Booklist View →
Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science behind Your Favorite Monsters
“A fantastically researched, absolutely delectable approach to science education.”—starred, Booklist View →
Giraffe Extinction: Using Science and Technology to Save the Gentle Giants
“[W]ell researched and will prove a useful resource to students researching wildlife conservation.”—Booklist View →
A Map into the World
“Kim’s digital artwork using pastels, graphite, watercolors, and hand-scanned textures captures the warmth of family, the charm of changing seasons, and the depth of friendships.”—Booklist View →
Kugel for Hanukkah?
“It’s Hanukkah time, and the family gathers every night to light candles, open presents, and enjoy a different flavor of latkes. Grandma receives some interesting gifts (dried cranberries, chocolate chips, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla), but the unnamed… View →
Super Sloth
“[A] lovely story about an ordinary sloth who uses his own powers to turn into someone extraordinary.”—Booklist View →
The Dozier School for Boys: Forensics, Survivors, and a Painful Past
“©ogent and chilling. . . . [T]eens interested in learning more will be well served by this thorough, informative volume.”—starred, Booklist View →
Porcupines and Hedgehogs
“These informative books come with an irresistible hook and well-organized content . . .”—Booklist Online View →
Let's Draw Bugs and Critters with Crayola ® !
“A cute, bright, math-based approach to art.”—Booklist View →
Cardslinger
“Velasco’s debut deftly blends intriguing characters and an intricate plot into a good old-fashioned western adventure.”—Booklist View →