Reviews
Robots at Home
“Readers with a passion for robots and their varied uses will be drawn to these titles. The series may even spark a child’s desire to build and program their own robot; introducing young and emerging readers to this field of science and engineering.”―Library Media… View →
Tabula Rasa
“This book is a fast-paced action-adventure read with a touch of scary sci-fi added.” —Library Media Connection 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 →
Joy in Mudville
“As a read-aloud, sports fans and story lovers will enjoy learning how Mudville wins the game.” —Library Media Connection View →
Plastic, Ahoy!: Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
“Captivating, captioned photographs from the ship’s voyage fill each page. Vivid and detailed diagrams provide further details to the studies.” —Library Media Connection View →
Curiosity's Mission on Mars: Exploring the Red Planet
“This book would support your STEM collection for students studying our neighboring planet, the methods of scientific discovery or the technology of space crafts.” —Library Media Connection View →
Every Body's Talking: What We Say without Words
“Large text and expressive full-color photographs explore the complexities of body language and how you can use your body and facial expressions to communicate more effectively.” —Library Media Connection View →
Hit and Run
“As one of the rare cases of a foster child serving as protagonist, the series… can also serve as a basis for discussing what it means to lose a parent.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim
“Siobhan narrates the story with great teen wit, and conveys her excitement and fear in an authentic teen voice…. [T]hemes of friendship, family, loyalty, and sacrifice will keep readers turning pages.” —Library Media Connection View →
Mumbet's Declaration of Independence
“This book opens many avenues for discussion, including history, civil rights, the power and interpretation of the law, and imagery and artistry as conveyed by the rich drawings and Mumbet’s observations of freedom.” —Library Media Connection View →
The World Series: Baseball's Biggest Stage
“Doeden has created an informational, educational, and engaging book…. Complete with photographs and World Series Results, this book is sure to be a hit with everyone who is in love with America’s Pastime.” —Library Media Connection View →
Flickr Cofounder and Web Community Creator Caterina Fake
“What makes this series exceptional is the easy-to-read text, the easy-to-understand language, and the photographs sprinkled throughout…. The series would be a relevant and welcome addition to the school library.” —Library Media Connection View →
Chasing the Storm: Tornadoes, Meteorology, and Weather Watching
“This book is valuable for libraries looking for engaging nonfiction to address Common Core; it would be a good addition for the science classroom for science projects…. [A] good introduction with a high interest approach.” —Library Media Connection View →
Move Your Body!: My Exercise Tips
“This series would be ideal supplemental reading for lessons on health, fitness, and safety.” —Library Media Connection View →
Surviving Natural Disasters
“The books are well-written and visually appealing enough to capture the interest of struggling readers, especially boys.” —Library Media Connection View →
Rock Crawling: Tearing It Up
“Each book contains large, brightly colored photos or drawings on each page along with boxes that add exciting information to the text.” —Library Media Connection View →
Pranks and Attacks!: Book 1
“Each page is headed with a philosophical teaching of a martial arts concept. The illustrations are colorful and correspond with the text.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Other Way Around
“Nonconformist teens will be able to identify with these characters and will find that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.” —Library Media Connection View →
Traumatic Brain Injury: From Concussion to Coma
“Students will benefit from this vital, timely insight. This is an excellent choice for science and current issues Common Core reading selection, research, and personal interest.” —starred, Library Media Connection View →
If It Rains Pancakes: Haiku and Lantern Poems
“Lower grade teachers can use this title as a fun read-aloud, while middle and upper grade teachers can employ the book to instruct students on the two poetry forms and to assign their students assignments to create poems themselves.” —Library Media Connection View →
White Space
“Readers will be captivated by the entwined storylines and eerie mystery.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Shadow Prince
“This new young adult series offers a twist on the tale of Persephone and Hades and will have fans clamoring for more.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Scar Boys
“[A]n uplifting novel for students who prefer thought-provoking contemporary realistic fiction.” —Library Media Connection View →
“[A]n excellent choice for a reader seeking a plot-driven mystery with complex characters.” —Library Media Connection View →