Reviews
The Ebola Epidemic: The Fight, The Future
“[A] crisp and informative book. . . . Goldsmith, a veteran health/science writer, knows how to invest readers in her story . . . [and] delivers science in a serious yet welcoming tone. . . . An arresting, illuminating, and unlikely-to-be-forgotten story.”—starred, Kirkus View →
Ada Byron Lovelace & the Thinking Machine
“A beautiful tribute to this female computer pioneer.”—starred, Booklist View →
Freedom Flight
“This high/low, fast-paced read about military life is part of the Support and Defend series and will be popular with many YA readers.”—Booklist View →
Hanukkah Is Coming!
“the ‘Hanukkah is coming’ refrain, coupled with simple, child-friendly rhymes, is reassuring, and effectively builds anticipation for the Festival of Lights.” — Horn Book Magazine View →
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
“Studded with Michaux’s aphorisms . . . the book successfully conveys the vibrancy of the bookstore and its habitués. . . . R. Gregory Christie . . . is here allowed full pages drenched with expressionistic color to convey the spirit of the place, time, and… View →
Either the Beginning or the End of the World
“This story is about a search for emotional and cultural identity and, equally, about the effects of war and trauma . . . but, as the fitting title suggests, what appears to be an ending (of a life, of a relationship) could, from another perspective, be the start of something… View →
The Nutcracker Comes to America: How Three Ballet-Loving Brothers Created a Holiday Tradition
“This is a good book to share with children after seeing a performance of The Nutcracker.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
Game Changer: John McLendon and the Secret Game
“Coy’s succinct narrative is well paced, compelling, and multilayered. . . . A fascinating story, with appeal far beyond sports and history fans.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
Forgotten Bones: Uncovering a Slave Cemetery
“Huey, a New York state archaeologist, ably guides readers through the excavation . . . and the way comparative studies broaden our perspective on the rigors of slave life.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Places We Go: A kids' guide to community sites
“A useful series that deals with community issues in an engaging way.”—School Library Journal View →
Learning about Europe
“From the striking full-color satellite cover images to the engaging text, informative maps, and high-quality illustrations, every aspect of these titles conveys the basic themes of geography to introduce the continents. . . . Solid choices for elementary… View →
Think Outside the Box
“This unusual series challenges perception and thwarts assumptions with optical illusions and seemingly simple activities. . . . Shelve under ’Spock’—there are sure to be takers for this set.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Writing Powerful Persuasive Pieces
“These brief, well-written, and well-organized volumes are jam-packed with solid guidelines. . . . Teachers will find this series helpful as the foundation of their own lessons, in addition to assigned student reading.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Investigating the Rock Cycle
“These basic overviews serve as good resources for independent investigators or report writers.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Making a Salad: Wedge vs. Inclined Plane
“Suitable STEM selections for the youngest scientists.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
The Last Days of the Dinosaurs
“High-quality individual titles stand alone, and the whole set provides a strong introduction to prehistoric life.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Skin Care & Makeup Tips & Tricks
“These books incorporate a little science and a lot of good sense along with beauty tips and craft ideas.. . . These offerings promote a healthy glow.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Media: From News Coverage to Political Advertising
“They are rich with information about all aspects of the election process, going beyond a traditional discussion of the electoral college process. . . . Timely additions on an important subject.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
What's Your Story, Helen Keller?
“These are serviceable introductions to important historical figures.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Dead Zones: Why Earth's Waters Are Losing Oxygen
“An experienced science writer explains the growing phenomenon of dead zones in the world’s waters. . . . [O]lder students will find this an informative introduction to a serious environmental issue.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Demons and Dragons
“Probably most interesting to readers of horror, these might occasionally spark interest in mythology.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Be a Tracker
“[An] adorable collection of outdoorsy tips and projects . . . these clever books will inspire projects large and small.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
They're There on Their Vacation
“A hilarious and worthwhile addition to collections serving elementary school students.”—School Library Journal View →
Bow-Tie Pasta: Acrostic Poems
“An extremely useful tool for teachers or librarians looking to breathe life into a poetry unit.”—School Library Journal View →