Reviews
The Protectors
“The excerpt from Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Raven’ that opens The Protectors is astutely chosen. Beyond the dark, macabre content that fills the tale, Karlsson weaves a story that is highly readable in one sitting—a quality Poe would appreciate—and a narrative fabric View →
What Can't Wait
" In a heart-wrenching struggle of friendship, family allegiance, and finding love, Marisa discovers what it truly means to leave the expectations of everyone else behind and become an individual who follows after her hopes and dreams. Her genuinely relatable voice and passion allow 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 →
The Shabbat Princess
“Jewish girls who love all things related to princesses, especially fans of Pinkalicious and Fancy Nancy, will delight in this endearing story.” –School Library Journal View →
Lost in the River of Grass
“With the relatable character of Sarah, this novel of suspense with intermittent spurts of humor leads you through the marshes in a way no school field trip ever could.” —The ALAN Review 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 →
Not a Buzz to Be Found: Insects in Winter
“Artfully combining foreground close-ups and cutaways with broader views of children at play in lightly wooded winter landscapes, Zollars supplies soft-lined but accurately detailed illustrations for Glaser’s survey of wintering insects…. An informative foray into the… View →
Prince William & Kate: A Royal Romance
“An upbeat, readable narrative about a handsome, appealing couple.” —Booklist View →
Red Bird Sings: The Story of Zitkala-Ša, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist
“Zitkala-Ša’s story is inherently compelling, and Capaldi’s beautiful mixed-media illustrations enhance the themes of grace and strength.” —Booklist 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 →
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 →
“This science-fiction story adopts a fairly standard mad-scientist premise but ends up coming across just as much a paranormal adventure, with its focus on monsters and telepathy. Lonely Kali’s responses to her new friends add some pathos to the story, but the main focus… View →
“As teenage vampires go, Will himself has a world-weary practicality that, while making him far less romantic than some of his more angsty counterparts, feels incredibly authentic for a protagonist who has suffered through plagues, wars, and famine without the relief of death. Fans View →
Brooklyn, Burning
“This will appeal to readers who enjoyed David Levithan’s Love Is the Higher Law.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books 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 →
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 →
Not a Buzz to Be Found: Insects in Winter
“A lovely way to spin science and literature into a curriculum for youngest readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Iceberg, Right Ahead!: The Tragedy of the Titanic
“A comprehensive, well-written, thoroughly researched title.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs: A Scientific Mystery
“This eye-catching, well-written book provides a window into the efforts of a coalition of scientists, wildlife groups, and zoos to decode the mysterious die-off of the Panamanian golden frog, which began in the mid 1990s.” —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 →
The Little Black Dress and Zoot Suits: Depression and Wartime Fashions from the 1930s to the 1950s
“These well-written and appealing books place clothing and fashion, from underwear to headgear, in the larger context of American history, emphasizing that for most of our past, clothing signified status and reinforced societal roles, especially for women….. This series is… View →