Reviews
Wolves and Coyotes
“An irresistible hook and well-organized content.”—Booklist View →
“Young kids who may be intimidated by coding will discover how fun and easy it is.”—Booklist View →
Peace and Me: Inspired by the Lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
“A great springboard for deeper research projects.”—Booklist View →
“Not every book has the immediate, pick-me-up appeal of these volumes from the Ranger Rick Kids’ Guides series.”—Booklist View →
Therapy Animals
“®eaders will . . . absorb the variety of situations in which these friendly creatures make a positive difference in people’s lives.”—Booklist View →
Girls on the Line
“[A] much-needed look at the people who produce the goods we rely on worldwide and the hardships they face. . . . Readers will learn much from this absorbing and realistic tale.”—Booklist View →
The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just
“A picture book introducing an American scientist who should be more widely known.”—Booklist View →
Light the Menorah!: A Hanukkah Handbook
“Jules offers readers a compendium of information detailing the celebration of Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday with historic rather than biblical origins. She provides traditional candle blessings (in English and Hebrew); original poems and short reflections about each of… View →
“An attractive, informative series.”—Booklist View →
Cook's Cook: The Cook Who Cooked for Captain Cook
“A unique take on a historical voyage.”—Booklist View →
Dear Professor Whale
“[G]entle, heartwarming . . . beginning chapter book about friendship and how kindness reigns over winning.”—Booklist View →
Discover Mars
“A thought-provoking, welcoming entry point to a perennially popular topic.”—starred, Booklist View →
Colores del invierno Crayola ® (Crayola ® Winter Colors)
“Art-inclined elementary-schoolers learning to read Spanish will appreciate the suggested activities.”—Booklist View →
Death Eaters: Meet Nature's Scavengers
“By providing context and a big-picture approach to death, Halls equips young readers with understanding from which comfort and awe can grow.”—Booklist View →
Eavesdropping on Elephants: How Listening Helps Conservation
“An inviting introduction to biologists at work.”—Booklist View →
Extreme Longevity: Discovering Earth's Oldest Organisms
“Readers will enjoy learning about these amazing organisms.”—Booklist View →
The American Indian Rights Movement
“As it discusses the movement’s key concerns, including education and land issues, the book also introduces its leaders and historic protests, such as the occupation of Alcatraz Island from 1969 to 1971.”—Booklist View →
“[A] heartwarming tribute to creatures of the Arctic that offers a gentle ecology lesson as well . . .”—starred, Booklist View →
Stick Pick
“The story creates a terrific opportunity to start a discussion about accessibility issues for people with disabilities.”— Booklist View →
A Valentine for Frankenstein
“A brightly colored, action-packed lesson in being yourself.”—Booklist View →
A Dog Named Haku: A Holiday Story from Nepal
“A happy ending will have readers cheering for the brothers and probably begging for a puppy of their own.”—Booklist View →
Jane Austen: Her Heart Did Whisper
“An engaging, creative addition to Austen’s many biographies.”—Booklist View →
Diet for a Changing Climate: Food for Thought
“Readers interested in embracing invasivorism might want to try their hand at some of the recipes, which include Wild Kudzu Salsa, Pasta and Periwinkles, and Crisp and Crunchy Beetle Croutons.”—Booklist View →
Self-Driving Cars: The New Way Forward
“The author clearly advocates that it is only a matter of time before autonomous cars hit the road for good . . .”—Booklist View →