Reviews
True to You
“This volume in the Real Love series successfully uses a high/low format that will appeal to reluctant readers as well as wrestling fans.”—Booklist View →
Coming Up Clutch: The Greatest Upsets, Comebacks, and Finishes in Sports History
“[A] nice balance of recent glories and legendary triumphs so that even casual sports fans might be familiar with some of the events mentioned.”—Booklist View →
Sports Are Fantastic Fun!
“Fantastic fun indeed, even for armchair athletes.”—Booklist View →
An Anty-War Story
“[A] multifaceted, complex allegorical approach . . .”—Booklist View →
I, Claudia
“Smart, witty, and featuring an unforgettable (and possibly unreliable) narrator, as well as a seamless stream of political history, the audience that finds this novel will be unable to put it down.”—starred, Booklist View →
Open Mic Night at Westminster Cemetery
“[A] unique read that fans of Poe, poetry, or stage plays will find something to grab onto.”—Booklist View →
The Flight of Swans
“A captivating adventure about power, memory, and love.”—Booklist View →
The Great Rhino Rescue: Saving the Southern White Rhinos
“Markle’s clear, matter-of-fact text presents well-researched facts in an organized way. . . . An informative volume explaining an ongoing conservation crisis.”—Booklist View →
Shark Quest: Protecting the Ocean's Top Predators
“[A]n engaging, well-researched book about a much maligned species of fish that deserves our protection.”—Booklist View →
The Epic Origin of Super Potato: Book 1
“If Loony Tunes was in the superhero business, this is something it might have baked up.”—Booklist View →
The Turnaround
“The short chapters, dialogue-driven text, and high stakes make this a safe bet for those seeking a quick read that still has some heft.”—Booklist View →
My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder
“Jun’s exquisite graphics . . . offer nonstop merriment and whimsical delight.”—starred, Booklist View →
Pandemic: How Climate, the Environment, and Superbugs Increase the Risk
“[A] report-ready resource.”—Booklist View →
Detective Gordon: A Case for Buffy
“[A]n adventure that young readers (and prereaders lucky enough to hear it read aloud) will enjoy.”—Booklist View →
“A stunning, reassuring bedtime story.”—starred, Booklist View →
Dig In!: 12 Easy Gardening Projects Using Kitchen Scraps
“A fresh look at growing and preparing foods.”—Booklist View →
Create Music with Scratch
“The engaging text, accompanied by bright illustrations and ready-made blocks of code, is useful in helping young coders compose their own music projects.”—Booklist View →
Science Educator and Advocate Bill Nye
Prepare for ramped-up STEM engagement with the latest installment in the STEM Trailblazer Bios series. In four to five brisk, photo-filled chapters, entries showcase each innovator’s early life, education, career, and… View →
Let's Draw Monsters with Crayola ® !
“Whether they’re a Cyclops Susan or Undead Fred, this book will unleash young artists’ monster muses.”—Booklist View →
Hurricane Harvey: Disaster in Texas and Beyond
“[A] perfect starting point for young readers looking to learn more about hurricanes and about the damage this particular hurricane brought upon Texas . . .”—Booklist View →
Sanctuary: Book 2
“Hand to fans of spooky mysteries.”—Booklist View →
The T-Rex Who Lost His Specs!
“[L]ighthearted and totally silly, and will elicit a good amount of laughter.”—Booklist View →
Bubbe's Got the Beat
“The Jewish Sabbath gets a bouncy spin as one boy heads to his grandma’s house to celebrate. He’s excited to help her prepare (‘Bubbe’s bakin’ challah, / Dough is in the bowl. / Gonna be her helper, / That’s how we roll’), and the family celebration only… View →
