Reviews
The Case of the Vanishing Honeybees: A Scientific Mystery
“This attractive volume explores the world of honeybees and the mysterious malady that threatens them….Throughout the book, excellent color photos illustrate the text.” —Booklist View →
“Readers looking for a suspenseful dose of magic and mystery will relish this otherworldly tale that easily stands alone.” —School Library Journal View →
Something to Prove: The Great Satchel Paige vs. Rookie Joe DiMaggio
“Each page builds anticipation as Skead leads readers through an exciting afternoon of baseball using vivid adjectives and descriptive language while also addressing some of the nation’s more troubling history.” —Library Media Connection View →
Stones for Grandpa
“The author treats a tough topic with a nice touch, and the illustrations create an endearing visual accompaniment.” —Library Media Connection View →
Your Pajamas Are Showing!: Book 1
“This storyline will be easily understood and enjoyed by younger students who are fans of the Captain Underpants books.” —Library Media Connection View →
“Innovative and engaging illustrations feature bold colors in mixed media collage and watercolor that jump from the page. This is an excellent resource for introducing the concepts of migration and predator-prey relationships to young readers.” —starred, Library Media… View →
Researching Rocks
“Award-winning author Sally M. Walker has written a beautifully crafted earth science series for young readers….Informational text that is widely accessible to children is a must in every library, and this series fits the bill.” —starred, Library Media Connection View →
Sex & Violence
“The dialogue is organic, crisp and true. The topics are deep and relevant—sex and violence, of course, but also gender roles, therapy, PTSD, father-son relationships, class rivalry, drug use, and more. This is an amazing story, one that all older teens… View →
Wild Animal Neighbors: Sharing Our Urban World
“An unusual issue set forth clearly and concisely for middle school and high school readers.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Gangsters, Bootleggers, and Bandits
“This series is very visually appealing and fits easily into the preferences of style common to today’s readers by using concise text with easy-to-read language that features interesting voice….This set is a great way to add some fiendish fun to a collection of… View →
Army Delta Force: Elite Operations
“The best feature of the series is its full-color photos that allow readers to see the soldiers in action….Readers curious about military Special Forces, including how troops are selected, trained, and equipped, will read these books for leisure.” — View →
Shadowlark
“This intriguing dystopian adventure’s depiction of the stand this strong female protagonist takes against the horrors of her world is fast-paced, compelling, and un-put-downable. Fans of the first novel will be delighted; those new to the trilogy will be as well, assisted by View →
“Hays is a gifted storyteller, offering up an effective balance of credible emotion, understated wisdom, and gentle humor.” —starred, The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
A Wounded Name
“The novel is rife with ancient folklore, elements of fantasy, murder, and suspense. Each character is wholly rendered; good and evil are not labels easily affixed in this story, and the complicated family dynamics add to the drama….Readers are in for a treat with… View →
What Noise Does a Rabbit Make?
“A charming barnyard animal story, spiced up by a surprisingly high-octane chase.” —Booklist Online View →
Stolen Luck
“[This] book will find an audience among reluctant readers attracted by the setting and the supernatural edge of the Dario Quincy Academy of Dance series.” —Booklist Online View →
Esther's Hanukkah Disaster
“In this adorable and brightly illustrated Hanukkah story from Sutton (Don’t Call Me Sidney) and Rowland (Little Nelly’s Big Book), Esther the gorilla joyfully sets out to the Jungle Store to get everything she needs to give Hanukkah presents to her friends. She happily chooses the View →
1 Cookie, 2 Chairs, 3 Pears: Numbers Everywhere
“Brocket once again presents a pleasingly huge variety of objects, from the mundane to the fantastic and everything in between.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Case of the Vanishing Honeybees: A Scientific Mystery
“Markle presents a solid, respectful overview of colony collapse disorder….In all, a solid addition to the insect shelves, with a valuable emphasis on science as process.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Recentering the Universe: The Radical Theories of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton
“An inspiring, holistic take on milestones of scientific progress.” —Kirkus Reviews View →