Reviews
John Greenwood's Journey to Bunker Hill
“The series could be useful in classrooms to engage reluctant historians.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure at the Abbey Grange: Case 2
“These graphic novel–style adaptations of Holmes’s adventures are well suited to middle graders. The dialogue is reminiscent of Conan Doyle’s writing yet easier to follow. The illustrations’ cartoon characters are appealing, but the heavy black lines and dark… View →
Give It a Push! Give It a Pull!: A Look at Forces
“Filled with large, engaging photos, each book is divided into subtopics that contain definitions, explanations, and several examples of the physical science principle. The end of each volume includes directions for completing an activity that illustrates the concept and prompts… View →
Mallory in the Spotlight
“After landing the title role in Annie, Mallory can’t figure out why her best friend, Mary Ann, doesn’t seem happy for her. Could Mary Ann be jealous of Mallory’s newfound fame, not to mention her new (and kind of mean) actress friends? Mallory learns important… 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 →
Is the Flute for You?
“Budding musicians contemplating lessons may find these thorough introductions useful in helping to choose which instrument to study.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Why Did the Pilgrims Come to the New World?: And Other Questions about the Plymouth Colony
“Filled with numerous sidebars and sometimes too-busy colorful graphics, these lively narratives detail specific events that led to the Pilgrims’ founding of Plymouth Colony, the Boston Tea Party, and the Emancipation Proclamation. Though the information is selective, the… View →
“Textured, gold-hued illustrations have an organic feel that reflects the uplifting experiences of a kind-hearted man with extraordinary capabilities.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Lightning, Hurricanes, and Blizzards: The Science of Storms
“Each of these books focuses on a set of weather-related phenomena. Chapters are well-organized and contain clear explanations. The crisp layout contains plenty of captioned photos and diagrams, as well as sidebars that feature interesting facts and suggestions for observations… 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 →
Ancient Medical Technology: From Herbs to Scalpels
“The design is modern, with text supported by sidebars, quotes, and colorful photographs and captioned illustrations. The authors (a medical journalist and a school librarian) explore not only what early health care was but what archaeology has revealed about it, and include a time 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 →
The Lifesaving Adventure of Sam Deal, Shipwreck Rescuer
“With a good shot of energetic action and a focused look at a little-known slice of history, this quick story should have appeal both in and out of the classroom.” —Booklist 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 →
Lost in the River of Grass
“This book will appeal to survival and wilderness story enthusiasts.” —VOYA View →
Ticks: Dangerous Hitchhikers
“Markle, an award-winning science writer, is also a former elementary teacher, and in this title in the Arachnid World series, she clearly draws on her past classroom experience in a clear, conversational text that will draw young people into the zoological facts with gripping,… View →
What to Expect When You're Expecting Larvae: A Guide for Insect Parents (and Curious Kids)
“This consistently amusing entry in the Expecting Animal Babies series presents itself as a reassuring guide for new insect parents… Heos’ humor conquers all, whether discussing a place to lay eggs (‘the dog doo of my dreams!’); urging patience (‘You… View →
Creative Kitchen Crafts
“Ross shows readers how to make accessories for kitchen use in a few easy steps. There’s cutting and gluing—but no sewing—involved in turning an old shirt into an apron, for example. Some items seem less useful (e.g., ribbon-decorated rubber gloves, paper napkins with fabric… 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 →
Notes from the Blender
“The swift plot and sympathetic characters result in a moving story about embracing change.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Sarah Emma Edmonds Was a Great Pretender: The True Story of a Civil War Spy
“Jones makes a confident departure from her bestselling YA novels with an entertaining and powerful Civil War–era story about living by one’s own rules…. In Oldroyd’s full-bleed spreads, characterized by strong cross-hatching and angular shapes, Edmonds’s… View →
You Will Call Me Drog
“Strange, Creepy, Amazing! Parker’s life is a blend of everyday reality and complete, unexplainable weirdness. All he wants is to find a way to be himself. " —Kathleen Duey, National Book Award finalist View →