Reviews
Conflict Resolution Smarts: How to Communicate, Negotiate, Compromise, and More
“This accessible, interactive title in the USA Today Teen Wise Guides series will draw readers with its close look at conflicts. An excellent choice for group discussion, this will also appeal to individual readers, who will recognize themselves, whether… View →
Marco's Cinco de Mayo
“Sidebars with additional information expand on the holiday. Illustrated with vibrant digital artwork, the text avoids stereotypes.” —Booklist View →
Ultraviolet
“Part psychological thriller and part paranormal mystery, Alison’s compelling story will draw readers in as it challenges them to question their perceptions of reality.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Ruby, Violet, Lime: Looking for Color
“An inspiring launching point for art projects.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Red Bird Sings: The Story of Zitkala-Ša, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist
“Sheet music, maps, and photographs are thoughtfully incorporated into the acrylic illustrations in this emotion-stirring biography.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Lipizzans Are My Favorite!
“The clean design with text boxes, photos, and other images will draw browsers, and the conversational narratives will encourage reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Street Art
“Each of these hi/lo titles focuses on a different aspect of popular culture…. They contain short but interesting interviews with leading figures and discussions of trends.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Muay Thai: Kickboxing Combat
“Students who are fascinated by martial arts will find much to enjoy in this series…. Action-packed photographs and interesting sidebars will keep readers engaged.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Documents of Freedom: A Look at the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution
“With as much pep as a Sousa march, these titles delineate the hows and whys of U.S. government…. While each book stands by itself, as a whole, they emphasize the relationships between the government’s many parts.” —School Library Journal, Series… View →
Special Forces
“With a magazinelike layout, this series presents small chunks of information in eye-popping spreads that will entice reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
When I Woke Up I Was a Hippopotamus
“Satisfying silliness.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
The Knife and the Butterfly
“Based on a true incident, this work of fiction is gritty, sad, and not for the faint-hearted.” —VOYA View →
Ticks: Dangerous Hitchhikers
“Markle’s clear and detailed narratives, along with instructive close-up photographs of the exterior and interior anatomies of the title arachnids, will fascinate readers.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
The Little Black Dress and Zoot Suits: Depression and Wartime Fashions from the 1930s to the 1950s
“Well-researched texts…archival photos and entertaining sidebars contribute to a lively read.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
The White Zone
“Marsden tells a story that resonates highly in today’s society where there are many different types of chaos disrupting lives and homes worldwide.” —VOYA View →
“The beguiling pair introduced in Snake and Lizard now share a burrow and are business partners, too. They bicker constantly; still, the outcomes are fair, reasonable, and often capped with a delightfully ironic twist. Their unobtrusively philosophical debates are nifty… View →
I'm Sure I Saw a Dinosaur
“Willis’s rhymes are airtight, and Reynolds’s cloudy illustrations set an appropriately foggy cold-weather scene.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Put Inclined Planes to the Test
“Clear explanations, relatable examples, and effective visuals.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Investigating Magnetism
“Clear explanations, relatable examples, and effective visuals.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Street Dance
“Engaging introductions to dance forms…offer aspiring dancers inspiration and insight.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“Spielman’s understated picture book biography covers fascinating events of Marceau’s early life. At sixteen, he and his brother fled the Nazis and became active in the French Resistance. Because of his ability to entertain, Marcel was tapped to smuggle Jewish children… View →
Is the End of the World Near?: From Crackpot Predictions to Scientific Scenarios
“Compelling.”—The Horn Book Guide View →
What to Expect When You're Expecting Hatchlings: A Guide for Crocodilian Parents (and Curious Kids)
“The life cycle of members of the crocodilian family is cleverly and humorously described in this delightful book. The informative text, framed in a ‘Q and A’ format, encompasses many pertinent facts about alligators, crocodiles, caimans and gharials and flows easily… View →
Escape from Planet Yastol
“Funny, quirky, and action-filled, the story will hold reluctant readers’ attention.” —The Horn Book Guide View →