Reviews
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure at the Abbey Grange: Case 2
“Adapting Holmes stories into comics is very challenging, which makes these books all the more impressive.” —Teacher Librarian View →
The Many Faces of George Washington: Remaking a Presidential Icon
“The problem: people who see George Washington’s inaccurate image on their currency perceive him as stuffy and boring. The mission: remedy this misconception with three accurate, life-size models of G.W. as a nineteen-year-old surveyor, a forty-five-year-old general, and a… View →
“This novel crackles with adventure and suspense and will delight fans with its blend of wizardry and court life.” —Booklist View →
Put Inclined Planes to the Test
“This is a good book for a classroom and school library.” —NSTA View →
“[O]ffers upfront advice and information for teens who think they may be (or know they are) lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Back-to-School Rules
“Percy, the self-assured host from Thanksgiving Rules, returns with some guidelines for starting school on the right foot…. Murfin creates a playfully skewed school environment with her wobbly collages and rosy-cheeked students.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Made for Each Other: Book 2
“The romance and scares are real, but light, and make for a thoroughly enjoyable read.” —Booklist View →
The Ferret's a Foot: Book 3
“The Guinea PIG, Pet Shop Private Eye series continues to entertain, with cute animals, witty dialogue, and a solid mystery.” —Booklist View →
Gracie the Lighthouse Cat
“This true story of a double rescue in 1838, in which Grace Darling, a lighthouse keeper’s daughter, alerts her father to a storm-struck ship at the same time the lighthouse cat, Gracie, discovers one of her kittens is missing, is illustrated with lush, expressive paintings.… View →
“Kids will appreciate the reversal of the traditional gender roles as well as the enduring message.” —Booklist View →
The Many Faces of George Washington: Remaking a Presidential Icon
“Presenting biographical information as well as exploring Washington’s visual representation, this handsome book finds a unique slant on the first president.” —Booklist View →
The Sunflower Sword
“Brightly colored and full of action, the expressive illustrations feature an appealing little knight whose disarming features include the cowboy boots on his feet, the upside-down colander on his head, and the goat that serves as his steed. The message of peace arises from the… View →
Brooklyn, Burning
“Steve Brezenoff’s Brooklyn, Burning is what I want out of a novel: it’s funny and sad (but not always when you expect it to be), plotted tight as a plumb line without ever letting you see that till the end, pops you with the surprises of human kindness and… View →
The Littlest Mountain
“This contemporary fable, based on a rabbinic legend in the Midrash, explains why God chose to deliver the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. While an early illustration depicts human domestic activity and violence, inset against mountain backdrops, the majority of Hall’s… View →
Today the World Is Watching You: The Little Rock Nine and the Fight for School Integration, 1957
“Readers may be familiar with this historic event, but Magoon provides a deeper look into the students’ lives and discusses the isolation, frustrations, and very real dangers they faced both inside and outside of Central High School…. An ideal purchase for research… View →
Sarah Emma Edmonds Was a Great Pretender: The True Story of a Civil War Spy
“Great things can come from games of make-believe!” —ForeWord Magazine View →
Investigating Sound
“The series would be a beneficial addition to any classroom science library or teacher resource room.” —NSTA View →
The Many Faces of George Washington: Remaking a Presidential Icon
“The full-color images are excellent throughout and are astounding when showing the wax reconstructions…. A stellar addition to most libraries.” —School Library Journal View →
Does an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?: And Other Questions about Your Health and Body
""This delightful, informative, and visually entertaining book is written in question-and-answer format to encourage critical thinking and further investigation into what is fact and what is fiction about 17 common, simplistic health beliefs or myths about the human body." View →
Autism Spectrum Disorders
“I recommend this text highly to a wide audience, including students, parents, educators, and other professionals, as well as individuals who are on the milder end of the autism spectrum.” —Science Books & Films View →
Seven Wonders of the Gas Giants and Their Moons
“The book is packed with good, accurate information and is a quite complete presentation despite its small size. I enthusiastically recommend this title highly.” —Science Books & Films View →
“This early chapter book mystery is engaging, providing a case to solve that is age appropriate. Numerous clues are provided, a red herring is present, and the mystery has a surprising twist at the end…. This series provides super sleuthing strategies at the end of the book… View →