Reviews
Draw the Dark
“‘Draw the Dark’ is one of four books launching Minneapolis-based Carolrhoda’s new line of distinctive fiction that the publisher says ‘offers YA authors and their readers an opportunity to explore and experiment with the full range of adolescent triumph and View →
Draw the Dark
“Bick builds the gripping supernatural/historical mystery to a satisfying conclusion that demonstrates the evils of the present can be just as terrifying as those of the past.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Faulty Hearts: True Survival Stories
“This book, appropriate for junior high school students to adults of all ages, is extremely well done, with a number of great examples of survival stories.” —Science Books & Films View →
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Hercules: The Twelve Labors [A Greek Myth]
“A fun, inviting way to introduce students to the beliefs and histories of other cultures.” —Book Links View →
And Then There Were Gnomes: Book 2
“A gem—please, tell us we’ll be seeing more of Sasspants!” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Are You Ready for Spring?
“The verb-heavy text and abundant photographs help readers hear the rumbling thunder or see the flashing spring lightning.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
How Did Tea and Taxes Spark a Revolution?: And Other Questions about the Boston Tea Party
“On deep-gold pages with darkened edges, smoothly written text is enlivened with portraits of leading figures, prints and documents from the time, maps, and, temptingly, pictures from today shown on modern handheld devices.” —Booklist View →
Lost Sight: True Survival Stories
“Markle humanizes some technical and fairly abstruse material by placing it in the context of four case studies, which also demonstrate the extraordinary advances made in medical science. . . . The gee-whiz medical techniques will surely excite the interest of young readers.” View →
“Fun for classroom reading and discussion.” —Booklist View →
Who Will Shout If Not Us?: Student Activists and the Tiananmen Square Protest, China, 1989
“Well stocked with small color photos, side boxes (including one on the still-anonymous ‘Tank Man’), and supportive back matter, this makes a serviceable assignment title on the topic.” —Booklist View →
Draw the Dark
“Bick’s ambitious, intelligent, and relentlessly dark novel is a notable achievement. . . . Patient readers will be well rewarded. Gut-punch of an ending, too.” —Booklist View →
A Tale of Two Seders
“A young girl has gone to six different Passover seders in the three years since her parents’ divorce. At the sixth seder, attended by both her mom and dad, the girl’s mother likens families to different varieties of charoset, a traditional dish: ‘Some have more… View →
That's Not Funny!
“Children will love the large, colorful illustrations that clearly show each animal’s pain and anger in a fun and cartoony way. The text placement is fairly interactive with the pictures, and there are plenty of onomatopoeic words (‘Bink!’ ‘Ker-rang!’… View →
Battling Malaria: On the Front Lines against a Global Killer
“Battling Malaria is a fantastic overview of one of the world’s deadliest killers! From the trained scientist who simply wants a review of this global disease to the high school student who is just beginning to understand the life-cycle complexities of a… View →
I Want Two Birthdays!
“Filled with satirical moments, the watercolor illustrations add to the madcap comedy.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Who's Buying? Who's Selling?: Understanding Consumers and Producers
“Bright, colorful photographs and simple text teach children skills such as how to create a budget and how to be responsible buyers and/or sellers.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Mallory Goes Green!
“In her thirteenth adventure, Mallory is, as always, a realistically flawed, likable heroine whose earnestness will appeal to idealistic young readers.” --The Horn Book Guide View →
Noah's Bark
“The vibrant figures in the illustrations suit the lively text, especially when the critters make the ‘wrong’ sounds (e.g., snakes saying ‘quack’).” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Death: Corpses, Cadavers, and Other Grave Matters
“Murray’s informative text is enhanced by well-chosen photos and sidebars, which also help to lighten the impact of the sometimes difficult subject matter.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
But and For, Yet and Nor: What Is a Conjunction?
“Readers will enjoy the exaggerated humor in the illustrations.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Count Your Way through Iran
“In this title from the Count Your Way series, simple paragraphs and colorful illustrations tie the numbers 1 to 10 to Iranian facts and symbols, such as the nation’s 1 car company, the 2 Towers of Silence, and the 3 colors that make up the country’s flag. The book… View →
Green Energy: Crucial Gains or Economic Strains?
“A valuable addition to libraries wanting to show both sides of controversial issues facing American society today. Recommended.” —Library Media Connection View →
Journey into the Deep: Discovering New Ocean Creatures
“This engaging volume is fun for browsing, useful for assignments, and inspiring for budding marine scientists.” —School Library Journal View →
Michael Jackson: Ultimate Music Legend
“These standard biographies offer sanitized facts about each subject’s life, beginning with childhood and ending with present day (which in Sotomayor focuses on her Supreme Court achievements, and in Jackson his legacy after death). The simple, uncluttered… View →