Reviews
Whale Quest: Working Together to Save Endangered Species
“®esearchers will be well served by this compact volume’s breadth of information.”—Booklist View →
Mallory Makes a Difference
“…[T]his chapter-book series has developed a steady readership for its personal narratives in which a likable Everygirl navigates her third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade years. The twenty-eighth volume ends with Mallory’s remarks on “a sign of maturity” and the View →
Mini Science Fun
“Whether adding glitter to simulate debris in a tornado’s vortex, or turning painted clothespins and buttons into race cars, these accessible activities will attract budding scientists and crafters alike.”—Booklist View →
Yaffa and Fatima: Shalom, Salaam
“Yaffa and Fatima are neighbors in the Land of Milk and Honey, where each tends her own date grove. Every day they pick and sell their dates, cook and share tasty foods, and pray to God—Yaffa in the synagogue and Fatima in the mosque. When hard times come, they worry… View →
One Brave Summer
“[W]ill appeal to a wide range of readers, from online gamers to horse enthusiasts.”—Booklist View →
Lindsey Vonn
“[Vonn is] committed to helping young girls gain confidence, and this biography, which showcases her focus and determination, will hopefully help young readers do just that.”—Booklist View →
Strange Medicine: A History of Medical Remedies
“[S]ure to pique the interest of history-hungry youngsters.”—Booklist View →
Dancing Bees and Other Amazing Communicators
“Animal lovers will find plenty to interest them here.”—Booklist View →
Let's Explore India
“[Offers] young readers a nice glimpse into another culture.”—Booklist View →
“[T]his sweet, beautifully illustrated story emphasizes both empathy and compassion. Perfect for little animal-lovers.”—Booklist View →
“[A] delightfully oddball picture book. . . . young readers will be drawn to Bruno’s unfailingly positive outlook and opportunistic sense of adventure.”—Booklist View →
If You Were the Moon
“Appealing for classroom and story hours.”—Booklist View →
Garbage in Space: A Space Discovery Guide
“[T]hese titles in the Space Discovery Guides series stand out from the crowd . . . . Space-obsessed kids will find plenty to wonder over in these slim but meaty volumes.”—starred, Booklist View →
Niko Draws a Feeling
“[An] insightful and supportive celebration of creativity and imagination.”—Booklist View →
Andrew the Seeker
“[A] gentle, adorable adventure. . . . [T]he bright color palette is sure to please its young audience.”—Booklist View →
Noah Webster's Fighting Words
“[A] Monty Pythonesque tale. . . . The digitally processed mixed-media illustrations use collage and speech bubbles for an appealing, contemporary feel.”—Booklist View →
Troll Stinks
“[A] fable for our times. . . . [T]he episode should spark some discussion of empathy and unintended consequences.”—Booklist View →
Pointe, Claw
“It is a book of contrast and counterpoint . . . . Lines blur as the story develops, save for the knife-sharp ferocity of two young women locked in an empowering duet.”—starred, Booklist View →
Black Blizzard
“[A]n adrenaline-fueled and tightly paced high-school disaster story with a victorious conclusion.”—Booklist View →
What Girls Are Made Of
“Smart, true, and devastating, this is brutally, necessarily forthcoming about the crags of teen courtship.”—Booklist View →
“Knowing a president’s past is important, and this is an honest account.”—Booklist View →
The Hole Story
“This inventive story with fairy-tale flair would be a great pick for a silly storytime.”—Booklist View →
Camp So-and-So
“All the world’s a stage in this . . . crafty, and, yes, campy novel that plays with familiar themes before it subverts them. Pure weird entertainment from start to finish.”—starred, Booklist View →
Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
“Not just an exploration of one particular discovery in marine biology, this is a comprehensive explanation of the scientific process as well.”—Booklist View →