Reviews
Lost in the River of Grass
“This book will appeal to survival and wilderness story enthusiasts.” —VOYA View →
What Can't Wait
“Perez breathes credible and engaging life into her calculus-loving protagonist and the assorted adults and youth with whom she copes, on whom she relies, and against whom she battles. As a former teacher, Perez brings authenticity to the Houston high school Marisa attends, and as… View →
Seven Wonders of Space Technology
“This book is highly recommended for the capable and/or talented reader in middle school, and up through high school. The text is readable but the content is deep and the information is wide-ranging and detailed. It would provide many anecdotes and interesting detail for the… View →
Seven Wonders of the Gas Giants and Their Moons
“This book is highly recommended for the capable and/or talented reader in middle school, and up through high school. The text is readable but the content is deep and the information is wide–ranging and detailed. It would provide many anecdotes and interesting detail for the… View →
Seven Wonders beyond the Solar System
“This book is highly recommended for the capable and/or talented reader in middle school, and up through high school. The text is readable but the content is deep and the information is wide–ranging and detailed. It would provide many anecdotes and interesting detail for the… View →
Scorpions: Armored Stingers
“All in all, this middle school book would be a great addition to any teacher’s classroom library.” —NSTA View →
Ancient Transportation Technology: From Oars to Elephants
“The information in this series would be very good for a cross–curricular lesson, for example, relating science to social studies.” —NSTA View →
Ancient Medical Technology: From Herbs to Scalpels
“The information in this series would be very good for a cross–curricular lesson, for example, relating science to social studies.” —NSTA View →
“Readers familiar with the Exodus story will appreciate this accessible and enjoyable interpretation illustrated with flowing desert-hued pictures.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Faulty Hearts: True Survival Stories
“In each volume, Markle weaves stories of two or three individuals suffering from the title disease or disorder in among scientific information about the malady and its treatment. Because the personal stories are so well integrated into the text, the science won’t overwhelm… View →
Ancient Machine Technology: From Wheels to Forges
“The information in this series would be very good for a cross–curricular lesson, for example relating science to social studies.” —NSTA View →
John Greenwood's Journey to Bunker Hill
“The series could be useful in classrooms to engage reluctant historians.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Alien Contact
“Zack is recalled to duty when his boss, Sorn, goes missing. With his parents’ blessing, along with the support of a flying alien cat and a new human friend, Zack must evade enemy aliens and Homeland Security, find Sorn, and keep humanity from realizing aliens exist. The… View →
Sneaky Sheep
“All sorts of sheep-related dangers—from steep cliffs to wool-crazed knitters—are humorously rendered in illustrations that make effective use of white space and dialogue bubbles.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Elmer and the Hippos
“The elephants get upset when hippos move into their river. Patchwork elephant Elmer, put in charge of finding out why the hippos’ river has dried up, enlists both hippos and elephants to help remove a pile of rocks blocking the water. McKee’s story, while a little… View →
Frozen Secrets: Antarctica Revealed
“The narrative remains lively and engaging, complemented by an array of photographs, illustrations, and maps.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
What Can Live in the Ocean?
“Simple text and large font geared toward beginning readers explain different attributes of various animals living in a particular habitat.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Big Bouffant
“Warm tones and colorful patterns result in rich illustrations that carry Annabelle’s exuberance and determination through the pages. Shadow and texture layer the story, and panels help readers move along visually. This rhyming text will delight fans of Robert Munsch’s… View →
Afikomen Mambo
“Black’s playful song ‘Afikomen Mambo’ is presented here as an illustrated book-and-CD combo. The music uses a Latin beat to add to the fun of the search, and listeners will want to get up and dance…. This kid-friendly book and CD will be popular with… View →
A-B-A-B-A—a Book of Pattern Play
“Cleary’s zany cartoon cats, shown in Gable’s brightly colored illustrations, help define and categorize mathematical patterns. The book provides an entertaining starting point for kids learning about patterns; the rhyming text is snappy, but some of… View →
Ruth and the Green Book
“Ramsey fashions a well-told historical narrative, supported by Cooper’s expressive paintings.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Score!: The Action and Artistry of Hockey's Magnificent Moment
“Action photographs, pictures of old hockey trading cards, and a clean book design present an informative, entertaining package for hockey fans.” —The Horn Book Guide View →