Reviews
“Gouache on textured paper emulate pointillism, depicting fall foliage dominated by auburn, brown and green colors. An author’s note encourages families to find unique ways to practice this low-impact yet spiritually rich custom.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Jackson and Bud's Bumpy Ride: America's First Cross-Country Automobile Trip
“With no maps, repair shops, or gas stations, driving a car from San Francisco to New York was considered downright impossible in 1903. This book tells the true story of how a doctor, a mechanic, and a bulldog completed the trip.” —Learning View →
Give It a Push! Give It a Pull!: A Look at Forces
“This is a good book to use if you feel reluctant to start teaching young students physical science. What can be better than getting students outside, teaching science, and get students moving at the same time?” —NSTA View →
Black Everywhere
“Animals and flowers, household objects and clothing, food and paint illustrate color in these easy-to-read concept books. . . . Pleasant additions to the easy-reader shelf.” —School Library Journal View →
Let's Look at Iguanas
“As a classroom teacher, I was impressed with many aspects of this book, which is perfect for research reports because it has beautiful photographs and interesting morsels of information. . .this book has many excellent uses – as an easy read for a child, a great read-aloud View →
“With the current proliferation of CSI-type television programs and the heightened interest in forensic matters exhibited by all age groups, Ron Fridell has authored a hip introduction entitled Forensic Science as a contribution to the 10-part Cool Science View →
Does It Really Take Seven Years to Digest Swallowed Gum?: And Other Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask
“Can you fry an egg on the sidewalk? Can you fly using helium-filled balloons? Separate fact from fiction with this book. It provides easy-to-understand scientific explanations to these and other pressing questions.” —Learning View →
Raised by Wolves
“Bryn’s voice is sarcastic, exasperated, frightened, insightful, and tender by turns, and Barnes rarely lets her take easy outs, making for an exceptionally taut read.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Goal!: The Fire and Fury of Soccer's Greatest Moment
For Goal!:“Stewart wraps a history of the game, bizarre incidents, record-setting achievements, and portraits of some of the game’s greatest players around absorbing, high-tension accounts of 10 renowned goals.”—School Library… View →
Green Energy: Crucial Gains or Economic Strains?
“The layout is attractive and includes full-color photographs and graphs throughout.”—School Library Journal View →
Sonia Sotomayor: First Hispanic U.S. Supreme Court Justice
“Simply and attractively designed, the book is illustrated with color snapshots and posed photos of Sotomayor, her family, the schools she attended, and other people and places mentioned in the text. . . . A good starting place for young people curious about Justice… View →
Guinea Dog
“Jennings injects magic realism into a story filled with believable yet flawed characters, resulting in a satisfying story….[A] good choice for readers making the transition to chapter books.” —Booklist View →
Guinea Dog
Rufus’ narration is fresh and funny, particularly when he’s poking fun at his father or observing the complex dynamics of boy-girl interactions, and his descriptions of Fido’s wiggly behind and raucous screeching only add to the story’s playful charm."… View →
The Freak Observer
“Woolston’s talent for dialogue and her unique approach to scenes makes what sounds standard about this story feel fresh and vital. . . . A strong debut about learning to see yourself apart from the reflection you cast off.”—Booklist View →
How Long or How Wide?: A Measuring Guide
“Introduce young readers to the concept of measurement with picture books and informational titles that go the distance.Children love to size up the world around them. Although they are quick to figure out that a favorite toy ends at 10 on a ruler, they need guidance in… View →
“Cheerful mixed-media artwork illustrates this light appealing story.”—Booklist View →
Raised by Wolves
“[A]n appealing addition to the ranks of contemporary fantasy-horror.” —Booklist View →
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Robin Hood: Outlaw of Sherwood Forest [An English Legend]
“Paul D. Storrie’s straightforward text covers the familiar highpoints with both suspense and buoyant humor. Thomas Yeates’s bright-hued artwork clearly presents the action and the pastoral setting.”—School Library Journal’s Extra Helping View →
Raised by Wolves
“[T]he mysteries of Bryn’s identity should keep readers hooked, and there’s plenty to discuss in terms of gender roles and Pack politics. " —Kirkus Reviews View →
Benno and the Night of Broken Glass
“It is not easy to tell young kids the horrifying truth about the Holocaust, but this picture book is a good place to start.”—Booklist View →
Who's Buying? Who's Selling?: Understanding Consumers and Producers
“If you are looking for a simple series to explain the basics of our economic system, these would be a good place to start.”—Library Media Connection View →
Does an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?: And Other Questions about Your Health and Body
“On each two-page spread questions are answered in a succinct, clear, and understandable manner. In addition, further-related information is provided. The illustrations, a mixture of photographs and cartoons, will grab students’ attention.”—Library Media… View →
Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What Is an Adjective?
“[A] fast, fun, and rhythmical [series].”—Booklist Online View →