Reviews
Grant West: Learning through Music
“Accomplished trailblazers receive long-overdue recognition in this inspiring and informative series. . . . A powerful series that celebrates resilience, representation, and lasting change.”—School Library Journal View →
Ugh, Bugs!
“The brief information is well supported with large photographs that capture the distinct features noted in the text. . . Brief but appealing introductions to some especially interesting animals.”—School Library Journal View →
Caitlin Clark vs. Cheryl Miller: Who Would Win?
“The newest titles in this ongoing series deliver high-energy matchups that will captivate sports fans. . . . A strong choice for sports fans and a great way to hook reluctant readers.”—School Library Journal View →
Cave Survival Stories
“The brevity of the narratives makes this a good series for those who want to quickly satisfy their curiosity; they can skip to the stories that interest them the most and come back for more later.”—School Library Journal View →
Native to This Land: A History of Indigenous Rights in North America
“A thought-provoking survey of current social justice issues, this series provides students with background information on civil rights issues. . . . Recommended for collections seeking engaging resources to support classroom discussion and student research on social justice… View →
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
“Facts and other facets of the careers of some of the world’s most famous classical music composers are well-presented in these simple, straightforward narratives that include illustrations and photographs . . . . [I]nformative and factual.”—School Library Journal View →
The Story of the World Cup
“The writing is clear and simple, making the books easy to follow while still sparking curiosity and encouraging readers to learn more. . . . A fine choice for beginning readers who want an introduction to the world’s most popular sport.”—School Library Journal View →
Spinosaurus vs. Suchomimus: Prehistoric Showdown
“Wrapped in this fun presentation of competitors are some really interesting facts about dinosaurs that address their biology, lifestyle, and evolutionary adaptations. . . . Fans of the “Who Will Win” series will love these new information-packed entries into the world… View →
Women's Professional Fastpitch
“These titles will get readers excited about women’s sports by highlighting each sport’s best games, teams, and players. . . . The graphics are clear and effective, but it is the writing that truly makes the books stand out, pulling readers in with vivid descriptions of View →
Exploring Engineering Careers
“Each book provides details about what workers do, along with salary ranges, job outlooks, and concrete steps for getting started in high school and college through camps, internships, and other opportunities. . . . The information is detailed and comprehensive, offering motivated… View →
Béisbol Begins: How Nemesio Guilló Brought Baseball to Cuba
“A significant addition to baseball’s early history.”—School Library Journal View →
The Library in the Woods
“Christie’s striking and contemplative acrylic paintings, drifting effortlessly from spare but glowing landscapes to focused moments of emotion, are a perfect pairing for the slow-paced but affecting prose. Quiet and powerful; purchase wherever picture book historical fiction View →
Beyond Seven Forests
“For fans of Libba Bray and Ruta Sepetys, this is a well-written, suspenseful story, which would be a great addition to YA sections.”—School Library Journal View →
Liftoff!: How the Apollo Moon Missions Made Alma Thomas's Art Soar
“A unique look at both the Apollo 10 space mission and the art of a notable African American artist integrated into one successful picture book, this is a solid introduction to both and sure to pique the interest of space and art lovers alike.”—School Library Journal View →
The Writing Room
“Atmospheric and relevant.”—School Library Journal View →
Are We Alone?: Searching for Life Beyond Earth with The Planetary Society ®
“A recommended purchase about the possibility of extraterrestrial life that combines scientific accuracy and rigor with age-appropriate language and format conventions.”—School Library Journal View →
JoJo and the Bake Sale
“Young readers will love to follow along with JoJo’s relatable adventures.”—School Library Journal View →
Dinosaur Secrets Revealed!: How High-Tech Tools Spark Discoveries
“A superb effort for enthusiasts who want the latest technological advances in dinosaur research.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Fascinating Fungi: Nourishers, Killers, Connectors, and Healers
“A thoroughly researched, visually appealing, and reader-friendly title that brings the hidden world of fungi to life.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Watch Them Grow: The Fascinating Science of Animal Beginnings
“A great introduction to the science of reproduction in a way that makes animal babies the star of the show.”—School Library Journal View →
The Big Freeze
“New and curious science fiction fans will thrill to these space-themed stories with their classic elements of the genre.”—School Library Journal View →
Omnibird: An Avian Investigator's Handbook
“A silly and fun-loving look at what makes our feathered friends one of the most interesting and distinct specimens in the animal kingdom.”—School Library Journal View →
Royal Diwali Artist
“These fully illustrated short chapter books are perfectly level appropriate for beginning readers who are just starting chapter books and more intricate storylines that can be spread across chapters. Bee is fun and her problems are resolved quickly.”—School Library… View →
