Reviews
One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia
“This handsome presentation of grassroots environmental activism is certain to inspire young readers.” —The Horn Book Magazine View →
My Zombie Hamster
“[T]his mild horror adventure story, with its good humor and lack of gore, will definitely appeal to middle grade readers.” —Library Media Connection View →
Chernobyl's Wild Kingdom: Life in the Dead Zone
“A narrowly focused topic, clear presentation, and light page count make this an easy pick for academic strugglers faced with a research assignment, but any readers with an interest in endangered animals—not to mention human-generated and nature disasters—will be drawn to this… View →
The Dinosaurs are Having a Party!
“Jones’s signature wit shines in this picture book. . . . Details in the full-color, cartoon-style illustrations . . . add to the age-appropriate humor of this story.”—School Library Journal View →
Elmer and Butterfly
“Everyone’s favorite patchwork elephant is back. . . . Bold colors and whimsical illustrations make this an ideal read-aloud choice.”—School Library Journal View →
I Feel Sick!
“Ross’s trademark watercolor and pen and ink illustrations will guarantee check outs if this series is popular in your library. A supplemental series for most libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
Elephants Can't Jump!
“Reynolds’s digital, cartoon animals exude a playfulness and innocence that perfectly complement Willis’s winsome story.”—School Library Journal View →
Hissy Fitz
“With its short chapters, snappy dialogue, and fast-moving plot, this book will be popular with newly independent readers.” —School Library Journal View →
BZRK Apocalypse
“Fans of the series who were left breathless at the end of BZRK Reloaded (Egmont USA, 2013) will be thrilled to dive into this high-octane conclusion.” —School Library Journal View →
Exposing Torture: Centuries of Cruelty
“Marcovitz succeeds in bringing focus to the larger issue of torture and the plight of individual victims around the world. Students doing research will find depth in this book and its extensive back matter.”―School Library Journal View →
Running Dry: The Global Water Crisis
“This title provides a clear and concise look at the importance of fresh water in sustaining life on earth…. An excellent source for student research.” —School Library Journal View →
Thrift Shopping: Discovering Bargains and Hidden Treasures
“Filled with colorful photographs depicting beautifully styled scenes, this volume is a real inspiration.” —School Library Journal View →
Whistle-Blowers: Exposing Crime and Corruption
“…there are few other works that cover this topic. A useful purchase.” —School Library Journal View →
A Rock Can Be . . .
“Purchase for your rock hounds or where the earlier books in this series are popular.” —School Library Journal View →
The Other Side of the Wall
“Depicted in black and white with a realistic style that portrays a grim history without being overly stark, this graphic novel shares an important view of recent history…. A good addition to school and public libraries looking to add diversity to their teen or secondary… View →
Economics through Infographics
“The colorful charts, maps, and illustrations that fill the pages of this series are sure to appeal to young readers who live in a high-tech, digital world.” —School Library Journal View →
Ghost Walls: The Story of a 17th-Century Colonial Homestead
“Teens fascinated by archaeological fieldwork will appreciate Walker’s inclusion not only of the dig but the reasoning behind many of the archaeologists’ conclusions (often tentative and changeable) concerning use of space and artifacts.” —The Bulletin of the… View →
Tabula Rasa
“This book is a fast-paced action-adventure read with a touch of scary sci-fi added.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Nitty-Gritty Gardening Book: Fun Projects for All Seasons
“[G]arden projects for preteens are always welcome, and Cornell includes excellent resources for further endeavors.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Dear Wandering Wildebeest: And Other Poems from the Water Hole
“Fifteen poems capture the denizens of the African water hole, from impalas and elephants to oxpecker birds and dung beetles. Entries vary between rhymed and unrhymed, but all are compact, rhythmic, and short-lined, with frequent tasty soundplay (‘white tackles/ in a rugby… View →
A Rock Can Be . . .
“…this beautiful picture book makes an excellent classroom read-aloud, challenging children to puzzle out the ideas in the poetic phrases and to broaden their thinking about rocks.” —Booklist View →
Running Dry: The Global Water Crisis
“This timely, informative resource offers young people facts and perspective on this vital topic.” —Booklist View →
The Other Side of the Wall
“Schwartz’s black-and-white cartooning abets this simpler, emotionally resonant style with large, minimalist faces that powerfully express feelings, while realistic backgrounds give an underlying sense of authenticity.” —Booklist View →
Game Time, Mallory!
“Mallory’s first-person narration reports her thoughts and emotions with play-by-play immediacy, while the many grayscale illustrations portray this appealing fourth-grader in action, on and off the court. " —Booklist Online View →