Reviews
Let's Look at Bats
“In summary, the book has many excellent possibilities for use. It could be an easy read for a child, a great read-aloud for teachers to supplement a unit of study, an entertaining book to read around Halloween time, and/or a useful book for a research report for an early… View →
To The Point: A Story about E. B. White
“. . .well suited for children writing reports on their favorite authors.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
The Country Artist: A Story about Beatrix Potter
“A good source for author background material for book reports and lively reading for those who enjoy biographies.” —Booklist View →
Praying Mantises: Hungry Insect Heroes
“These books will please report writers, budding entomologists, and anyone who expects children’s nonfiction to be as carefully documented as adult nonfiction.” —School Library Journal View →
Termites: Hardworking Insect Families
“These books will please report writers, budding entomologists, and anyone who expects children’s nonfiction to be as carefully documented as adult nonfiction.” —School Library Journal View →
Luna Moths: Masters of Change
“These books will please report writers, budding entomologists, and anyone who expects children’s nonfiction to be as carefully documented as adult nonfiction.” —School Library Journal View →
Hornets: Incredible Insect Architects
“These books will please report writers, budding entomologists, and anyone who expects children’s nonfiction to be as carefully documented as adult nonfiction.” —School Library Journal View →
“The colorful, well-designed pages may encourage some children to browse but the books are also useful for reports, and their colorful, modern look is sure to grab the attention of even reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal View →
“The colorful, well-designed pages may encourage some children to browse but the books are also useful for reports, and their colorful, modern look is sure to grab the attention of even reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal View →
What Is Touch?
“Given their simple sentences, colorful layout, full-page photos, and well-chosen diagrams, these books will be useful for reports.” —School Library Journal View →
What Is Smell?
“Given their simple sentences, colorful layout, full-page photos, and well-chosen diagrams, these books will be useful for reports.” —School Library Journal View →
What Is Taste?
“Given their simple sentences, colorful layout, full-page photos, and well-chosen diagrams, these books will be useful for reports.” —School Library Journal View →
What Is Sight?
“Given their simple sentences, colorful layout, full-page photos, and well-chosen diagrams, these books will be useful for reports.” —School Library Journal View →
What Is Hearing?
“Given their simple sentences, colorful layout, full-page photos, and well-chosen diagrams, these books will be useful for reports.” —School Library Journal View →
Sisters Against Slavery: A Story about Sarah and Angelina Grimké
“McPherson’s thoughtful exposition should win these heroines a following. When procrastinating report writers find all the Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass books checked out, hand them a copy of Sisters and promise them. . . a rewarding read.” … View →
“. . .a riveting, scientific adventure tale. A fascinating selection for report writers, this is an exciting catch for paleontology and nature buffs as well.” —Starred, The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
The Back of Beyond: A Story about Lewis and Clark
“Written in easy-to-read, short chapters, this book is certain to please those faced with a history report or those who just enjoy an exploration of their own.” —Christian Library Journal View →
Mallory on Board
“Readers will enjoy the details of the cruise and the fancy wedding arrangements on board. The book is well designed, and the frequent black-and-white illustrations enhance this easy chapter book. There is bonus end matter, featuring Mallory’s spring break report and a… View →
The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth
“Fiery play action and the august presence of Ruth and Gehrig should keep boys’ interest blazing, but girls especially will relish vivid descriptions of Mitchell’s devilish pitching ability. Plenty of colored-pencil illustrations draw readers onto the diamond and… View →
Little Wolf's Book of Badness
“This is a delicious, laugh-out-loud revisionist view of the fairy-tale cad as reported by his nephew, Little Wolf, in animated letters home from Cunning College.” —The Horn Book Magazine View →
Sammy Spider's First Trip to Israel
“. . .the message that Israel is not on the list of forbidden destinations is a positive one in my book, and it’s especially encouraging to know that this is Sammy’s ‘first’ foray in the Middle East.” —The Jerusalem… View →