Reviews
Stone Cold: Book 1
“Give this to middle- and high-school readers who enjoy mysteries mixed with dark fantasy.”—Booklist View →
Legalizing Marijuana: Promises and Pitfalls
“Useful for debates, the book gives myriad pros and cons of legalization through the lenses of advocates and protesters. . . . A thoughtful presentation of the lows—and highs—of legalized marijuana.”—Booklist View →
Nara and the Island
“A heartening story about exploration, bravery, and making new friends.”—Booklist View →
A Spy Called James: The True Story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War Double Agent
“With a compelling story and appealing artwork, this inviting foray into American history will catch the attention of many readers.”—Booklist View →
Teen Incarceration: From Cell Bars to Ankle Bracelets
“This multifaceted, informative look at youth incarceration examines the history, components, and issues of the juvenile justice system. . . . [A] thought-provoking title.”—Booklist View →
Climate Migrants: On the Move in a Warming World
“There’s a wealth of information here. . . . Ideal for research projects, this is an eye-opening look at a very timely topic.”—Booklist View →
Discover Cryobiology
“With eyes planted firmly on the future, this entry in the Searchlight Books: What’s Cool about Science? series examines the science behind cryobiology . . . [i]n four clear, concise chapters. . . . [A] level account.”—Booklist View →
Spring Is Fun!
“[An] inviting first look at the spring season . . . [and] a good pick for collections serving preschoolers and newly independent readers.”—Booklist View →
Death in the Donner Party: A Cause-and-Effect Investigation
“In addition to highlighting a notable event, this slim volume encourages a critical-thinking approach to examining history.”—Booklist View →
The Stand-In
“The breakneck pace and snappy writing keeps this humorous caper moving . . . and the sometimes crass but good-hearted hero at its center is worth rooting for.”—Booklist View →
Blast from the North
“Zeltser pairs friendship and climate change in this adventure of good versus evil. . . . [T]his is a good choice for reluctant readers or fans of the Ice Age animated movies.”—Booklist View →
Jungle Puzzles
“The swashbuckling story sets this nonfiction puzzler apart from other items on the nonfiction shelves”—Booklist View →
A Hanukkah with Mazel
“Hanukkah stories often center around family, but this one cleverly puts a new twist on the meaning of the word. . . . A fresh take on a very old holiday.”—Booklist View →
It's Chinese New Year!
“[S]traightforward sentences . . . [use] terms ideal for preschooler comprehension. . . . [T]his is a useful introduction to the basics of a holiday that will likely be unfamiliar for many young ones.”—Booklist View →
Black Beauty
“[T]his version features a story pared down to the essentials and illustrations that communicate the drama and pathos in ways that are accessible to younger children. . . . A satisfying picture book for young horse fans.”—Booklist View →
LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field: Striving for Equality
“[A] valuable survey of the status of LGBTQ+ athletes. . . . Happily, [Cronn-Mills] humanizes these issues. . . . [H]ers is an important contribution to the blossoming field of LGBTQ literature.”—starred, Booklist View →
Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story
“[A] story of staggering hardship and extraordinary resolve. . . . Sachiko and her story . . . are an indelible force. Luminous, enduring, utterly necessary.”—starred, Booklist View →
Dino-Racing
“This action-packed book combines twin obsessions for many children. . . . Gott’s digital illustrations . . . [feature] many inside jokes for dinosaur-lovers. . . . Car-crazy kids will also drool over the flashy race cars.”—Booklist View →
Top Prospect
“Travis’ love for the game . . . seems absolutely authentic. This engaging read will resonate with middle schoolers, especially aspiring athletes.”—Booklist View →
The Animal Mating Game: The Wacky, Weird World of Sex in the Animal Kingdom
“[W]ith a frank approach and an emphasis on the absolute necessity of reproduction . . . [t]his is a visually appealing and scientifically sound resource on an uncommon topic.”—Booklist View →
The Great Leopard Rescue: Saving the Amur Leopards
“[T]his handsome volume . . . [has] well-organized, cogently written text. . . . An informative presentation showing what is being done to save this beautiful but critically endangered species.”—Booklist View →
Basketball Time!
“This is a wonderful choice for a preschool unit on sports or for a beginning reader with a passion for the game.”—Booklist View →
Deadman Anchor
“Short sentences and chapters, gripping text, teen angst, haunting tales, and dangerous weather make this . . . a good quick pick for readers after some excitement, or librarians looking to add to their high/low shelves.”—Booklist View →