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Cover: Natural Writer: A Story about Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Natural Writer: A Story about Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

“This easy-to-read biography has an attractive cover and a full-page charcoal illustration in each chapter. It could serve as a good introduction to The Yearling.” —School Library Journal View →

 

"In Working with Others, Nelson explains that everyone gets angry but that it is important to know how to resolve conflicts. . .The concept of compromise is also introduced. . . Useful and informative additions." —School Library Journal… View →

 
Cover: Remember the Ladies: A Story about Abigail Adams

Remember the Ladies: A Story about Abigail Adams

“Both books [Remember the Ladies and Writing for Freedom] draw on primary sources and support the view that these two women influenced history through their writings and beliefs. These titles should interest students not yet ready to handle more in-depth treatments.” View →

 
Cover: Tyrannosaurus Tsuris: A Passover Story

Tyrannosaurus Tsuris: A Passover Story

“Dinosaur lovers will enjoy this story of a Tyrannosaurus Rex who is overcome by worry about whether the guests he invited will come to his seder.”—Jewish Telegraphic Agency View →

 
Cover: Name That Style: All about Isms in Art

Name That Style: All about Isms in Art

“While art teachers will be happy with the volume, classroom teachers who have to teach art on their own, or those with an interest in visual art, will find this well worth the money. Highly Recommended.” —Library Media Connection View →

 
Cover: What Is Touch?

What Is Touch?

“Bright colors, bold eye-popping text, and energetic photographs will surely grab your students’ attention. These books are jam packed with information about the senses.” —Library Media Connection View →

 
Cover: Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah

Everybody's Book: The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah

“This gloriously illustrated, inspiring book traces the story of the historic medieval Spanish haggadah through its remarkable journey of survival.”—Jewish Telegraphic Agency View →

 
Cover: Frankenstein's Matzah: A Passover Parody

Frankenstein's Matzah: A Passover Parody

“This zany Passover caper…encourages kids to ask questions and amplifies the Jewish value of welcoming guests.”—Jewish Telegraphic Agency View →

 
Cover: Senses on the Farm

Senses on the Farm

“. . .the farm subject and vibrant photographs will have great appeal to young children.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Thanksgiving Rules

Thanksgiving Rules

“In this story told in rhyme, Percy Isaac Gifford, clad in his P.I.G. sweater, presents readers with a workshop on how to get the most out of Thanksgiving, complete with 10 simple rules.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Counting on Shabbat

Counting on Shabbat

“An engaging introduction to the beauty, meaning, and traditions of Shabbat.”―Sydney Taylor Shmooze View →

 

“This wordless book urges readers to think about art in different ways by pairing artworks of diverse era and styles.” —The Horn Book Guide View →

 
Cover: Liberty or Death: A Story about Patrick Henry

Liberty or Death: A Story about Patrick Henry

“The writing style is engaging and the circumstances surrounding his important speeches are explained in easily understood terms.” — School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Pompeii

Pompeii

“Primary quotes, full-color photos, and reproductions of period artwork provide a you-are-there look at archaeological explorations of the past.” —School Library Journal – Curriculum Connections View →

 
Cover: The Laugh Stand: Adventures in Humor

The Laugh Stand: Adventures in Humor

“Cleary shares his enthusiasm for the English language with 13 brief chapters that encourage kids to play with words through anagrams, pangrams, daffynitions, and more.” —School Library Journal – Curriculum Connections View →

 
Cover: Zhen Yu and the Snake

Zhen Yu and the Snake

“A gripping tale that is enhanced with lively illustrations from Metallinou. Together the story and images make for a remarkable and unique picture book.”―Asian Review of Books View →

 
Cover: Transportation Then and Now

Transportation Then and Now

“Excellent, simple introductions to history that are just right for beginning readers.” — School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Communication Then and Now

Communication Then and Now

“Excellent, simple introductions to history that are just right for beginning readers.” — School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Anansi and the Box of Stories: [A West African Folktale]

Anansi and the Box of Stories: [A West African Folktale]

“Krensky’s retelling is simple and fast-moving, ably supported by Reeves’s illustrations.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Do You Know about Reptiles?

Do You Know about Reptiles?

“. . .these titles are colorful, fun, and engaging introductions to topics of broad appeal. . . Fun facts and lists of current further-reading sources make this set a great starting point for young researchers.” —School Library Journal… View →

 
Cover: Do You Know about Insects?

Do You Know about Insects?

“. . .these titles are colorful, fun, and engaging introductions to topics of broad appeal. . . Fun facts and lists of current further-reading sources make this set a great starting point for young researchers.” —School Library Journal… View →

 

"These books [Beans, Potatoes, and Tulips] would be extremely useful for teaching lessons on plants to primary children." —Science Books & Films   View →

 
Cover: Objects in Motion: Principles of Classical Mechanics

Objects in Motion: Principles of Classical Mechanics

“With no apparent technical flaws, this book’s merits are many. . . this book’s clear and accessible expository style is captivating.” —Editor’s Choice, Science Books & Films View →

 
Cover: Why Does It Rain?

Why Does It Rain?

“The science about the water cycle is adequate and accurate.” —Science Books & Film View →