Reviews
Crunch and Crack, Oink and Whack!: An Onomatopoeia Story
“The emphasis placed on the sounds of words and the rhythm of the language is naturally suited for reading aloud, while the content works well for elementary students learning about the parts of speech.”—School Library Journal View →
Marie Curie: A Life of Discovery
“Will appeal to curious high schoolers and adults interested in history and science . . .”—Library Journal View →
The American Dream?: A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Men, and the Perfect Breakfast Burrito
“This beautiful memoir raises thoughtful questions about what it means to be American.”—School Library Journal View →
Pembroke Welsh Corgis
“[O]ffers appealing breed profiles for younger readers . . .”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
The Unofficial Guide to Minecraft Mods
“[G]reat for beginners.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Crayola ® El color en la naturaleza (Crayola ® Color in Nature)
“Kids will love exploring their favorite crayons; early childhood education classrooms and daycare centers may want to consider as well.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
30-Minute Robotics Projects
“Simple instructions, well laid out and illustrated, make the eight to 10 projects in each of these books attainable and interesting.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
25 Fun Things to Do with Your Friends and Family
“The large variety of activities means readers will always be able to find something to do that matches up with on-hand resources—including human resources.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Sweet Dreams, Sarah
“A great addition to biography and history collections, this title offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a little-known trailblazer.”—School Library Journal View →
Lion of the Sky: Haiku for All Seasons
“This well-crafted work contains versatile possibilities for classrooms and libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
Captain Barbosa and the Pirate Hat Chase
“Fans of graphic novels and funny adventure stories will enjoy making up the words to this wordless tale.”—School Library Journal View →
The Global Refugee Crisis: Fleeing Conflict and Violence
“Recommended for school and public libraries serving tweens and teens.”—School Library Journal View →
Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds
“Purchase where adventure is in strong demand.”—School Library Journal View →
The Manic Pixie Dream Boy Improvement Project
“Recommend this well-crafted book to voracious readers of YA who will appreciate the satire.”—School Library Journal View →
Last of the Name
“An excellent addition to any historical fiction collection; recommended for fans of Little Women or A Tree Grows In Brooklyn.”—School Library Journal View →
Mermaid Warrior Squad
“Humor fans will enjoy the relatable characters and comic-strip action scenes . . .”—School Library Journal View →
Stick Pick
“[T]hese books effectively combine high-impact action scenes with sophisticated social themes.”—School Library Journal View →
Irving Berlin: The Immigrant Boy Who Made America Sing
“To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the song ‘God Bless America’. . . .Churnin emphasizes the beginnings of Berlin’s career . . .”—School Library Journal View →
My River: Cleaning up the LaHave River
“This is a fantastic story of a young activist who recognized a problem and worked hard to solve it.”—School Library Journal View →
Just Julian
“These modern romances. . . .effectively tie in contemporary themes like bullying and social media while presenting relatable characters embracing their sexuality.”—School Library Journal View →
Hair!: Animal Fur, Wool, and More
“An excellent purchase for elementary nonfiction collections.”—School Library Journal View →
No More Excuses: Dismantling Rape Culture
“[O]ffers a timely discussion of how restorative justice can address the needs of all affected in cases of sexual harassment or violence. . . . Highly recommended for every library that serves teens.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
The Wolf in Underpants
“[A] funny story infused with a lesson about fake news . . .”—School Library Journal View →
The Woolly Monkey Mysteries: The Quest to Save a Rain Forest Species
“An excellent choice to enhance science programs for upper elementary schoolers.”—School Library Journal View →