Reviews
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs: A Scientific Mystery
“This book is a great introduction to the issues of declining amphibians and worldwide loss of biodiversity, but its strength lies in its portrayal of the scientists and their use of the scientific process to solve a scientific mystery.” —Science Books & Films View →
“Children will respond to Helena, a self-contained child who finds her own quiet way to respond to the noise around her.” —School Library Journal View →
Power Up to Fight Pollution
“The books lend themselves to helping young children conceptualize ideas about the environment, as well as learn about the structure of an informational text. Teachers can share the books aloud with young children, or independent readers could read the books using the chapter by… View →
Exploring Roots
“The best features of the series are found at the end of the book: a section called ‘Facts About Roots’ and a Glossary. The Facts include interesting tidbits such as this: ‘Some swamp plants have roots that grow up into the air instead of down into the… View →
Talia and the Rude Vegetables
“Grandmother sent Talia to the garden to gather root vegetables, for ‘a delicious stew to welcome the New Year.’ Talia, who ‘had never done much gardening,’ wondered how a vegetable could be rude. The language is wonderful, the humor just right, and Talia’s… View →
Brooklyn, Burning
“Parts of Brooklyn are evocatively portrayed with descriptions that show Brezenoff intimately knows, or remembers, this part of New York and loves it.” —VOYA View →
Ultraviolet
“Anderson uses stunning sensory details to bring Alison’s condition to life. The reader can understand what it is like to taste numbers and feel syllables through the beautifully written descriptions. Unlike any other paranormal story, Ultraviolet is a multilayered… View →
From Jazz Babies to Generation Next: The History of the American Teenager
“Readers are in for a treat as they travel through the past with this fascinating resource.” —Library Media Connection View →
Not a Buzz to Be Found: Insects in Winter
“Gorgeous full-bleed illustrations filled with color and detail depict the insects in winter…. A great overview.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Lily Renée, Escape Artist: From Holocaust Survivor to Comic Book Pioneer
“This comic-book biography of a Jewish girl’s life under the Nazi jackboot and then as a refugee is low key and that much more profound for it. The panels are brightly lit, and the narrative is crisp, both of which serve to chillingly amplify the everyday banality of… View →
The Secret of the Skeleton Key
“The villains are deeply villainous, the heroes remarkably heroic, and the plot, while a bit of a stretch, is a whole lot of fun. The final pages point to a second installment set on Alcatraz Island; expect requests upon return of this volume.” —The Bulletin of the Center View →
Made for Each Other: Book 2
“Be prepared for these titles to fly off the shelves.” —Library Media Connection View →
Ultraviolet
“The realism here is very real indeed, and the plot turn to sci-fi will either delight or distract readers, according to their tastes. Everyone, though will stay on track with her bittersweet romance with Faraday and its promise that true love can break barriers and transcend even… View →
Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick: What Is a Compound Word?
“In this latest addition to the eye-catching, feline-filled cartoon series, comical pictures and brief text demonstrate that compound words come in many forms and lengths. Cleary concludes with a reminder that though these words are often longer, decoding them is easily done by… View →
I Want a Party!
“The whimsy and simple story line will appeal to young children.” —School Library Journal View →
Is the End of the World Near?: From Crackpot Predictions to Scientific Scenarios
“Intriguingly disquieting reading.” —School Library Journal View →
Sadie's Sukkah Breakfast
“There is a lovely, little ingenious twist at the end that made me smile as they solved the dilemma of finding friends to share their special breakfast. This is an excellent story that any parent or caretaker can use to begin a child’s religious education or simply read for… View →
Jumping Jenny
“In this fun, yet meaningful, story, Jenny is a jumping maniac who, at times, jumps herself right into trouble. After several mishaps and a tirade of disapproval, Jenny decides jumping is just not worth the trouble. Depressed, she mopes about. However, an opportunity arises in the… View →
I Am So Strong
“Ramos’s amazingly expressive characters show at first glance how each creature is feeling. The well-crafted illustrations make the book worth purchasing.” —School Library Journal View →
What to Expect When You're Expecting Joeys: A Guide for Marsupial Parents (and Curious Kids)
“If marsupial mamas-to-be were literate, they’d appreciate this guide to the birth and care of their joeys…. Each question is answered with a blend of humor and factual information, and children will be able to discern, then empathize with, the mother’s concern… View →