Reviews
Ebola: Fears and Facts
“Breaking new ground, Newman has written a truly excellent book for middle grade students that tackles the terrifying specter of Ebola. As the title suggests, readers will come away with more facts and less fears.”—School Library Journal View →
Forgotten Bones: Uncovering a Slave Cemetery
“A solid choice for libraries that serve middle school students, this title will appeal to some would-be archaeologists and is a great addition to classrooms as well.”—School Library Journal View →
A Spectacular Selection of Sea Critters: Concrete Poems
“A dazzling compilation of concrete poetry that highlights marine life, this book lives up to its title. . . . A great addition.”—School Library Journal View →
Game Changer: John McLendon and the Secret Game
“This interesting but little-known story is an important one. . . . A strong work with themes of sports, history, and human kindness.”—School Library Journal View →
Last Night at the Circle Cinema
“A sweet and wonderful tale that will get teens thinking about their own futures and friendships.”—School Library Journal View →
Dino-Swimming
“The dinosaurs behave just like kids. . . . Bright illustrations full of movement and a bouncy rhyming text convey the basics of a swim meet in a fun way.”—School Library Journal View →
Information Insecurity: Privacy under Siege
“With an engaging, direct tone and plenty of further reading suggestions, this informative title will provide valuable, accessible insight into an up-to-the-minute topic.”—Booklist View →
Prairie Fire
“This story is a must for those who loved the first book and want to continue with the story.”—VOYA View →
The Colors of Israel
“With sites including Akko, Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Giv’atayim, among others, Raz offers a pleasing survey of the country’s geography. A nice, basic introduction to language, Israel, and some of its vibrant highlights.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Sadie and Ori and the Blue Blanket
“it’s hard not to be charmed by Fortenberry’s simple, symmetrical paintings, and it’s hard not to be moved when Sadie and Ori read Grandma the stories she once told them. Korngold and Fortenberry move beyond sentimentality to real sentiment.” —… View →
A Spectacular Selection of Sea Critters: Concrete Poems
“At once light, visually playful, and educational, Franco and Wertz’s latest collaboration proves the third time’s a charm.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Demons and Dragons
“Readers will find this bestiary thrilling edutainment. . . . Hits the sweet spot between chortles and choked screams.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Anatomy of Curiosity
“This is an accessible guidebook for creating fiction that illustrates the complexity of the process while offering practical tips for managing it.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“Enjoy a ringside seat and be enthralled by a circus that’s like no other.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Be a Survivor
“It’s a solid introduction to some basic, but potentially crucial, wilderness safety information.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Meg Goldberg on Parade
“Rosenbaum’s rhyming couplets establish a light and festive mood, while Lyles’ digitally enhanced collage art presents cheerful scenes of Fifth Avenue and parade participants. Readers in search of an upbeat slice of New York City life will find it here.” —… View →
Hanukkah Is Coming!
“Garofoli’s richly colored cartoon illustrations contribute to the playfulness of the story. A joyful and sweet introduction to the holiday.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
First Man: Reimagining Matthew Henson
“As a work of fiction rooted in injustices suffered by African-Americans and indigenous peoples alike, it’s powerful and almost unbearably sad.”—Publishers Weekly View →
’The winsome illustrations perfectly capture the pull and tug of high philosophy and…quintessential early-grade chuckle[s]….Gentle humor pervades this father-son tale in the nicest way."―starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
“A calmly surreal invitation to explore.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Forgotten Bones: Uncovering a Slave Cemetery
“A fascinating, informative insider’s look at how science is used to reconstruct the past.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Bioluminescence: Nature and Science at Work
“A comprehensive introduction to biofluorescence and bioluminescence by an expert in the field.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Snow Beast
“A quirky and snowy tale of affable beasts and friendship in unexpected places….[A] great read-aloud for wintertime story hours and cozy nights at home with the little ones.”―Kirkus Reviews View →