Reviews
Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion
“The graphic format will make these instantly appealing to a large swath of readers . . . "—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Great Invention Fails
“This series will lift the spirits of any child worried about their own failures.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Sporty Conditionals
“With an emphasis on rote movement, sequences, and clear results, sports provide fine metaphors for computer programming.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Fight Pollution, Big Bird!
“[M]akes learning about sustainability a fun endeavor . . . A great series that is ideal for any early learning collection.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Cool Kid Inventions
“[B]right colors, bold layouts, large fonts, and photographs featuring a diverse cast of children. . . . These visually appealing books are for casual browsers . . . "—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Crayola ® Colors of Canada
" . . . Crayola’s artistic approach is inventive. . . . This series is filled with vibrant photos that will help children recognize the beauty around them and can lead to fun art projects."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Black Holes in Action (An Augmented Reality Experience)
“Whether readers are fascinated by black holes or the inner workings of the International Space Station, the text is engaging. Vivid images capture readers’ imagination. . . . An excellent purchase to update collections and support makerspaces.”—School Library… View →
Individual Sports of the Summer Games
“Highly recommended.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Fighter for Women's Rights
“Helpful back matter, solid introductions, and a story-like structure to the writing make this series a solid choice for many elementary libraries.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
The Little Tree
“The idea that letting someone go can sometimes be the best way tolove them isn’t an easy one to share with children (or parents, for that matter), but Van and Adinolfi do so with grace and aplomb.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Rotten Pumpkin
“Who says the scariest Halloween books for kids are strictly fictional? With Rotten Pumpkin you’ve all the thrills of a typical horror story, laden with facts along the way.”—School Library Journal View →
Manjhi Moves a Mountain
“A finely illustrated true story to encourage social emotional learning that belongs in most collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Manjhi Moves a Mountain
“Churnin’s prose has an elegance appropriate for her inspiring tale. . . . Heartening.”—School Library Journal View →
The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake: A Wilcox & Griswold Mystery
“Sweet and charming, this title offers a simple mystery that provides just the right amount of whodunit mixed with humor and good friendship.”—School Library Journal View →
Follow Those Zebras: Solving a Migration Mystery
“A solid and readable addition to school library collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Into the Deep: Science, Technology, and the Quest to Protect the Ocean
“Along with a colorful layout and numerous photos and diagrams, the presentation is inviting for reluctant readers without sacrificing contextual depth. . . . [A] rich source for topical research or inspiration to students interested in pursuing studies in science. Highly… View →
How to Live on the Edge
“Readers will root for Cayenne despite the many mistakes she makes.”—School Library Journal View →
A Bowl Full of Peace: A True Story
“A useful resource that could be tied to the International Day of Peace.”—School Library Journal View →
The Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Quest for Hockey's Biggest Prize
“A solid addition to hockey collections that are in need of more history and less team-centric works.”—School Library Journal View →
Apollo 13: A Successful Failure
“An engaging space survival story that has the potential to turn middle grade science fiction/adventure fans into nonfiction readers.”—School Library Journal View →
If We Were Gone: Imagining the World without People
“The text and Capannelli’s double-page watercolor spreads work together to paint a vivid picture of the harm unleashed on the world by humans . . .”—School Library Journal View →
Votes of Confidence, 2nd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections
“Fleischer presents a potentially didactic subject matter in a digestible and organized manner. Recommended for middle to high school students, educators, and others interested in becoming civically informed and engaged.”—School Library Journal View →
The Big Bang Book
“In a crowded field of Earth-origin and evolution stories for children, this is well worth a look. . . . it will awaken young readers’ curiosity.”—School Library Journal View →