Reviews
Exploring Space Robots
“These titles cover their topics in broad strokes and crank up the general interest level with a relatively large photo or (more often) a dramatic artist’s rendition on every page.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Put Wedges to the Test
“The texts provide clear explanations and the experiments add a significant degree of interest. The color photographs are crisp and clear, as are the diagrams.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Investigating Heat
“This series is well organized and written in clear, concise language.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Rally for Recycling
“These appealing books show young readers how they can have a positive impact on the world.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Can You Tell a Bee from a Wasp?
“Fun, eye-opening titles for browsing and classroom research.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
From Washboards to Washing Machines: How Homes Have Changed
“This visually dynamic series engages kids from the covers all the way through to the end with its vibrant colors and striking images.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Fall Apples: Crisp and Juicy
“In a series of books that describe all things about fall, Rustad provides a lively vehicle for extending readers’ vocabulary.” —School Library Journal View →
What Can't Wait
“Pérez’s perspective on Mexican American culture in Texas is authentic; the gritty setting and hard-knocks characters carry the story.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“Milo enjoys his week at camp across the lake from the girls’ camp and his sleuthing partner, Jazz. When his bunk’s moose mascot goes missing, he must solve the case on his own with only Jazz’s letters for help. Accompanied by ink and wash illustrations, the story View →
The Daytona 500: The Thrill and Thunder of the Great American Race
“Pimm effectively blends history, statistics, and NASCAR lore into an engaging, satisfying story of one of the most famous car races in the world. Chapters detail the birthplace of the Daytona 500, memorable wins by Allison, Earnhardt, and McMurray, and… View →
Today the World Is Watching You: The Little Rock Nine and the Fight for School Integration, 1957
“Magoon chronicles events related to the integration of Little Rock’s Central High School in 1957. The bold courage displayed by the nine students and their parents in the face of extreme hostility is concisely told. Many poignant news photographs enhance the information-rich View →
Elephant Talk: The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication
“Downer provides an engrossing account of the science of elephant communication, covering elephant social networks, the workings of their vocal equipment, and what we know about the sounds, smells, and various behaviors they employ.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Elephant Talk: The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication
“This excellent book provides all the material needed for a report, or for an enjoyable browse.” —Library Media Connection View →
Ancient Transportation Technology: From Oars to Elephants
“A map, timeline, glossary, and bibliography are included in these books which provide more than ample material for classes in history, health, and technology.” —Library Media Connection View →
Everything I Was
“Demas sensitively describes the joys and anxieties of Irene’s summer surrounded by friends and family.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Mallory's Guide to Boys, Brothers, Dads, and Dogs
“The book’s dynamic design, including numerous line drawings, emails, and journal entry–style pages, help enliven the story.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Gracie the Lighthouse Cat
“Expressive watercolors capture the ferocity of the storm as well as the coziness inside the lighthouse in both rescues’ aftermath.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Seven Wonders beyond the Solar System
“In these well-organized volumes, Miller covers the basics of planetary science and star formation in addition to looking more closely at interesting elements of the bodies in the solar system (e.g., rings of Saturn, mountains on Mars). Sharp color-enhanced images and artist… View →
Seven Wonders of Space Technology
“In this useful, well-organized volume, Bortz profiles seven major technological advancements in space exploration.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
It's Tot Shabbat!
“While their parents are in services on Saturday mornings, preschoolers enjoy having fun at ‘Shabbat Club.’ They play with toys, listen to stories, hold stuffed-toy Torahs, and say the blessings over a Shabbat snack. Clear photographs of adorable children accompany the… View →
Put Inclined Planes to the Test
“This series includes lots of facts and examples of the concept of work, presenting the facts from the simple to the more complex. Large colorful pictures give the reader examples of work that a child could relate to, and a list of everyday household items that are needed to… View →
Lily Renée, Escape Artist: From Holocaust Survivor to Comic Book Pioneer
“Like the comic books that Lily Renée Wilheim drew in the 1940s as a pioneer woman in a male-dominated industry, this biography is a tale of peril and suspense.” —School Library Journal View →
Dino-Basketball
“Play-by-play commentary laced with basketball lingo will score points with fans of both basketball and dinosaurs.” —The Horn Book Guide View →