Reviews
From the Model T to Hybrid Cars: How Transportation Has Changed
“This series is a great beginning social studies unit for young learners.” —Library Media Connection View →
Exploring Space Robots
“The information provided is clear, concise, easy to understand, and would provide a foundation for any young space scientist’s education.” —Library Media Connection View →
H.O.R.S.E.
“Christopher Myers uses intricate photo-collages to depict city landscapes while his characters come alive with brushstroke and bold color. Engaging readers young and old in the high-interest topic of sports while imparting ideals of self-confidence and resourceful creativity, this View →
Under His Spell: Book 4
“Fans of the series…will enjoy the premise of pitting fairies against mortals, the artwork’s Wizard of Oz switch from black-and-white to color upon Bethany’s entrance into the fairy realm, and, of course, the middle-school appropriate romance, with the jock girl… View →
Catch & Release
“Woolston’s novel offers intriguing characters, contemporary ethical questions, and a story that will have appeal to a wide range of readers.” —Booklist View →
The White Zone
“Marsden’s latest book puts a face on a bitter, centuries-old conflict that continues to rage…. This tense novel will be particularly useful in the classroom.” —Booklist View →
Can You Tell a Gecko from a Salamander?
“All three titles are filled with sharp, colorful photographs with engaging close-ups of special characteristics.” —School Library Journal View →
Feet and Puppies, Thieves and Guppies: What Are Irregular Plurals?
“While consistently centered on communicating grammar with wit and precision, Cleary juggles meter and rhyme with seemingly effortless skill. Meanwhile, Gable’s colorful and frequently zany illustrations support the text with humor and intriguing details. A surprisingly… View →
“Paranormal gets a twist in this entertaining start to a new series about Kali, who alternates between being a normal 16-year-old one day and a vampirish demon hunter the next….Kali is a worthy character to follow: sarcastic and self-sufficient, but also… View →
Popular Clone
“The story is quick flowing and if first-time author Castle can clone this fun in future sequels, he’ll be popular for sure.” —Booklist View →
The Knife and the Butterfly
“An unflinching portrait with an ending that begs for another reading.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Jennifer Lawrence: Star of The Hunger Games
“A mix of quotations and full-color photographs keeps readers’ interest piqued.” —School Library Journal View →
Tricky Rabbit Tales: Book 2
“There’s no shortage of excitement in these Choose-Your-Own-Adventure-style graphic novels…. For beefing up reluctant-reader offerings, these books are worth a look.” —School Library Journal View →
“Kali is a likeable, compelling heroine. Her dual existence rings true to normal teen angst about getting along with parents, making friends, and surviving high school.” —School Library Journal View →
In Search of the Fog Zombie: A Mystery about Matter
“Budding ‘braaaiiinnns’ may be tempted to repeat some of the experiments for themselves.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The White Zone
“A decently executed exploration of the American presence in Iraq and the tensions between Shiites and Sunnis.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Beep and Bah
“It’s a ride is rich enough in slapstick, comical mishaps, jokes and general silliness to make anyone want to invite themselves along.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Escape from Planet Yastol
“This lightweight, lighthearted adventure will appeal to middle-grade science-fiction fans, particularly reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal View →
The White Zone
“Haunting yet hopeful.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Barnyard Purim
“When Farmer Max bids his barnyard animals goodnight as he heads off to a Purim play, the animals gets moving on a plan: they’ll put on their own Purim play. Horse won’t say nay to his role as King Ahashuerus, and sheep is set to play bad Haman, until another animal sneaks into the View →
Catch & Release
“Morris Award–winner Woolston (The Freak Observer) forces readers to re-evaluate life’s random cruelties and the idea of ‘survival,’ as she brings her characters to the brink of death, then tosses them back in the water.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Lily Renée, Escape Artist: From Holocaust Survivor to Comic Book Pioneer
“This is a smart little biography that will appeal to history buffs, comic book fans and anyone who likes a gutsy, pioneering heroine.” —The New York Times Book Review View →
Mallory's Super Sleepover
“Friedman vividly portrays how small lapses of judgment lead to unintended consequences, as well as how to apologize with grace. The believable story, large print, and many illustrations make this another enjoyable entry in the Mallory chapter-book series.”… View →