Reviews
Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Revolution: Bitcoin and Beyond
“A balanced, reputable reference.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
A Garden in Your Belly: Meet the Microbes in Your Gut
“A gentle look deep inside.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
50 Animals That Have Been to Space
“. . . [A] generally triumphant tally of liftoffs, landings, and scientific insights.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Undecided, 2nd Edition: Navigating Life and Learning after High School
“A useful and comprehensive handbook for teens contemplating life after high school.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Bionic Beasts: Saving Animal Lives with Artificial Flippers, Legs, and Beaks
“Scientifically inclined readers will enjoy this in-depth application of STEM to disabled animals.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Most Beautiful Thing
“A deep and moving reflection on enduring hardship and generational love. . . . Poignant storytelling with stunning visuals.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
How to Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away: An Expert Guide to Getting Stuff Done
“[The] peppy ‘just do it’ approach treats procrastination, disorganization, and similar difficulties as simple matters of technique, practice, and willpower, which many will find inspiring . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Eye by Eye: Comparing How Animals See
“[P]ictures of children with extra eyes, moving eyes, antennae, and animalistic pupils are intriguingly bizarre to look at and will likely keep curious children coming back to this book for stares and giggles.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
You'll Find Me
“Death is a particularly difficult topic to discuss with children, but this book helps to broach the subject gently and with respect for young people’s sensibilities. . . . An excellent choice for children who are dealing with the loss of a loved one or just learning about… View →
How Do You Make a Baby?
“Finally: a ‘where do babies come from’ book that doesn’t mince words—or pictures. . . . Answers an often difficult question with humor and even grace.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Bibbit Jumps
“Overall, a fun, energetic read.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Book of Secrets
“Readers will be happily confounded by every secret in this book.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
The Abba Tree
“A sweet father-daughter tale well-suited for homes familiar with Tu B’Shevat.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
All's Happy That Ends Happy
" . . . [B]rings a perspicacious perspective, a natural humor, a solid theme of friendship, and Dani’s belief in life’s capacity to bring happiness. . . . A gem."—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Knight Who Might
“Move over Little Engine That Could and get ready to share the bookshelf with The Knight Who Might. . . . Puns, humor, and onomatopoeia emphasize the value of trying.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Inkberg Enigma
“Villains, magical books, and creatures from the deep combine for a fast-paced, rollicking graphic mystery.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Kiyo Sato: From a WWII Japanese Internment Camp to a Life of Service
“A moving, insightful portrait.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Genomics: A Revolution in Health and Disease Discovery
“High-quality, curiosity-sparking brain fuel.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
She Represents: 44 Women Who Are Changing Politics . . . and the World
“[T]his richly diverse and well-sourced work is conversational and lively. . . . A must-have title.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Huffalots
“A sweet, quiet book to help kids learn that as fast as feelings come, they can also go.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Ever After
" . . . Vieweg offers an art-house take on a normally gory and typically action-packed subject . . . A melancholic but multicolored apocalyptic tale told with originality." —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Great Bear Rescue: Saving the Gobi Bears
“Markle clearly and efficiently introduces a bear unfamiliar to most North American readers. . . Not a story of salvation but a work in progress, ably explained.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Like Spilled Water
“[F]ilters detailed depictions of filial piety, funeral rites, grief, romantic relationships, and parental support through a modern teenager’s perspective. . . . Will lead readers through a quiet revolution.”—Kirkus Reviews View →