Reviews
Until the Cows Come Home: And Other Expressions about Animals
“With colorful spreads and an appealing layout, as well as further reading, the cat’s out of the bag on idioms.” --Booklist View →
Forced Out
“Demonstrate[s] an excellent knowledge of the game of baseball and its intricacies….The reader can see sacrifice and selflessness in action, as he/she also reads about the action of the game.” —The ALAN Review View →
I Love Him to Pieces: Book 1
“A baseball-playing girl and a nerdy boy begin an improbably romance after being teamed up in a school project. Then the zombies arrive. Görrissen’s black-and-white drawings make skillful use of facial expressions and body language to convey the characters’ thoughts and View →
Catch & Release
“A compelling and beautiful tale of trials and triumph.” —The ALAN Review View →
Four Secrets
“Low on visceral detail but rich in unique voices, Willey’s story masterfully teases out information until the final pages—and the ultimate revelations are well worth the torture.” —starred, Booklist View →
Alien Investigation: Searching for the Truth about UFOs and Aliens
“A fun read with its mix of colorful pictures, news articles, and firsthand accounts, this book will keep readers entertained while learning.” —Library Media Connection View →
Zombie Makers: True Stories of Nature's Undead
“Scientific in its approach, this slender book gives children a look at scientific research in real time, and also shows how little we truly know in a less-than-lovely field.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
The Main Event: The Moves and Muscle of Pro Wrestling
“This boy-friendly and versatile book moves beyond straightforward biographies or a wrestling how-to and encompasses nearly everything a fan may want to know.” —Booklist View →
Chelsea's Chinese New Year
“In this well-presented series, young children are introduced to important holidays that their friends celebrate. Each book tells a story about a child celebrating the holiday with explanations within the story or in text boxes. Different facets of the holidays are shown:… View →
Muay Thai: Kickboxing Combat
“Martial arts is a popular topic with pre-teens, and this series will more than adequately fit the needs of both school and public libraries on the subject.” —Library Media Connection View →
Big Birthday
“While the engaging verse makes this book a lively read-aloud, it is the illustrations that bring the story to life. Clifton-Brown’s skillful use of color and texture add depth and humor to the story while the varied text placement adds interest.” —Library… View →
In Search of the Fog Zombie: A Mystery about Matter
“Positioning science in real-life situations… is a strong point of this series.” —Library Media Connection View →
“It’s great as a scary read for Halloween. The artwork is exuberant and grimly amusing, and complements the text well.” —School Library Journal View →
Death of a Dreamer: The Assassination of John Lennon
“Although 32 years have passed since Lennon’s assassination, his life remains a fascination for many. Tracing the lives of Lennon and Chapman simultaneously provides an insightful lens.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Knife and the Butterfly
“Perez gives the reader sympathetic yet critical insight into the world of gangs in Houston, Texas, and is careful to show the narratives of loss that drive so many young people to join them.” —The ALAN Review View →
Tales from the Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest with Pete Athans
“A great book for a wide variety of readers…The perfect example of why certain nonfiction titles should also be recommended to adults: Everyone can learn a lot reading this book.” —VOYA View →
“Bringing to mind the oeuvre of Kevin O’Malley, Hiti, a comics artist making his children’s book debut, goes for broad humor—visual slapstick (Waga sliding through a house’s plumbing system), comedic sturm und drang (Waga’s curly ears vibrate in fright at… View →
“Set in New Zealand, but loaded with universal appeal, these zany tales will please fans of goofy family stories. Pye’s lively black-and-white pencil illustrations enliven the first page of each new adventure.” —School Library Journal View →
Their Skeletons Speak: Kennewick Man and the Paleoamerican World
“This detailed study of the discovery and forensic evaluation of the skeleton dubbed ‘Kennewick Man’ puts forensic TV shows to shame… Lucid writing, fine scientific explanations, and attractive bookmaking make this a winner.” —starred, School… View →
Infinity and Me
“This unusual, philosophical picture book makes this seemingly difficult concept approachable and interesting….This quiet jewel is sure to spark contemplation and conversation among readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Armed Services
“The series will be appealing to boys in particular.” —Library Media Connection View →
Che Guevara: You Win or You Die
“The narrative is accessible and compelling, and a solid introduction to the life and times of Guevara, providing both detail and context to a complicated, thoughtful man… A solid choice for any library.” —School Library Journal View →