Reviews
Ruth and the Green Book
“Cooper’s glowing, unframed, sepia-toned artwork delivers a strong sense of the period from a child’s viewpoint. . . . [T]his is a compelling addition to U.S. history offerings.” —Booklist View →
“With highly readable bits and pieces about which yummy foods have which nutrients and vitamins, these books in the Food Is CATegorical series are just right for sharing with young kids, introducing the value of healthy foods and exercise through silly rhymes, puns, and zany color… View →
The Drained Brains Caper: Book 1
“The crisp black and white artwork is appealing, and the writing is just edgy enough to entice middle-schoolers.” —Library Media Connection View →
“Although this new series is clearly designed to entertain and make learning enjoyable, the text of each volume is carefully chosen to convey an abundance of detailed information about nutrition and exercise. The series is a perfect complement to a science or physical education… View →
Frozen Secrets: Antarctica Revealed
“Older readers will enjoy the book for its in-depth coverage, while younger readers will benefit from this as both a leisure reading and informational book.” —Library Media Connection View →
Maccabee!: The Story of Hanukkah
“This book is an enjoyable read-aloud and will appeal to students looking for Hanukkah material. The illustrations and text meld together very well to make this an appealing book with an engaging story that will captivate the reader. Recommended.” —Library Media… View →
What Holds Us to Earth?: A Look at Gravity
“Jellybean-bright backgrounds, large photographs, and brief texts will draw readers to this series. The use of questions and image choices help to make the topics relevant and interesting.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Lost Sight: True Survival Stories
“Students will immediately be drawn to these eye-catching photographs as well as to the illustrations of some of the newest medical techniques and procedures. These books will attract not only those students studying the human body, but also those students who may be interested in… View →
Annie Hoot and the Knitting Extravaganza
“The watercolor illustrations are vibrant and detailed, especially the patterned needlework.” --Library Media Connection View →
Frozen Secrets: Antarctica Revealed
“Sally Walker’s Frozen Secrets: Antarctica Revealed is an excellent and beautifully written love story about the great southern continent.” —Science Books & Films View →
“Fans of Shannon Hale will enjoy this compelling fantasy, which is filled with magic, political drama, and romance.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Battling Malaria: On the Front Lines against a Global Killer
“This title offers students an eye-opening view of what life is like in other parts of the world and the dangers faced by people in developing countries.” —School Library Journal View →
Is the Saxophone for You?
“Landau covers all the bases so that prospective musicians have the information they need to confidently answer each title’s question. . . . Kids thinking about taking up an instrument will find the books helpful in their decision-making process.” —School… View →
Anorexia and Bulimia
“This series mimics USA Today in its readability, though the books’ length and breadth render them more suited to fact-finding than to pleasure reading. The language is straightforward and objective.” —School Library Journal, Series… View →
Open the Jail Doors — We Want to Enter: The Defiance Campaign against Apartheid Laws, South Africa, 1952
“These volumes are a treasure trove of information about the fight for civil rights across time and the globe. . . . The cruelty with which humans can treat one another is unflinchingly presented but the extraordinary grace exhibited in the face of it rises to the top.”… View →
The Hispanic American Experience
“These well-written and informative titles highlight the cultural contributions of America’s largest ethnic groups. . . . This series will help students understand how various groups contribute to modern America’s cultural mosaic.” —School Library… View →
Why Did the Pilgrims Come to the New World?: And Other Questions about the Plymouth Colony
“The question-and-answer format will help readers identify and understand each topic’s most salient aspects and will sharpen their nonfiction reading skills, making the books attractive options.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Everything I Was
“Everything I Was—which answers the question what and where is home—has everything I’d ever want in a novel: engaging characters; a storyline with a surprising amount of tension; a family life that sometimes fits like an outgrown shirt for the heroine, Irene; and a… View →
I, Emma Freke
“Atkinson (From Alice to Zen and Everyone in Between) has written a lively novel with an empathetic, well-drawn heroine.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Notes from the Blender
“It’s a rare treat to find a teen novel with both heart and humor in such great and equal quantities.” —Booklist View →
I, Emma Freke
“Atkinson deftly portrays the intense self-consciousness that is an inherent part of the transition between childhood and adolescence. . . . A poignant journey of self-discovery.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Ruth and the Green Book
“Cooper masterfully captures the emotions of the characters, filling his pages with three-dimensional individuals. This story touches on a little-known moment in American history with elegance, compassion and humanity.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Blood on My Hands
“[T]his is a rare teen thriller with an actual mystery that is as quickly paced as it is heart wrenching.” —Booklist View →