Reviews
Listening to Crickets: A Story about Rachel Carson
“. . .sensitive line-and-gray-wash artwork. . . illustrates the book with distinction. Libraries will find this an attractive choice.” —Booklist View →
Fine Print: A Story about Johann Gutenberg
“. . .this book will have a wide use in school and public library collections.” —Booklist View →
Zhen Yu and the Snake
“A gripping tale that is enhanced with lively illustrations from Metallinou. Together the story and images make for a remarkable and unique picture book.”―Asian Review of Books View →
Transportation Then and Now
“Excellent, simple introductions to history that are just right for beginning readers.” — School Library Journal View →
Communication Then and Now
“Excellent, simple introductions to history that are just right for beginning readers.” — School Library Journal View →
The Boy from Seville
“This suspenseful novel gives a gritty look at life in Spain during the Inquisition. The action is non-stop and the suspense builds throughout the book as Manuel narrowly escapes discovery time after time.” View →
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Anansi and the Box of Stories: [A West African Folktale]
“Krensky’s retelling is simple and fast-moving, ably supported by Reeves’s illustrations.” —School Library Journal View →
Do You Know about Reptiles?
“. . .these titles are colorful, fun, and engaging introductions to topics of broad appeal. . . Fun facts and lists of current further-reading sources make this set a great starting point for young researchers.” —School Library Journal… View →
Do You Know about Insects?
“. . .these titles are colorful, fun, and engaging introductions to topics of broad appeal. . . Fun facts and lists of current further-reading sources make this set a great starting point for young researchers.” —School Library Journal… View →
Abraham's Search for God
“Young readers will find much to connect with in Abraham’s curiosity about the world in the accessible text.” View →
"These books [Beans, Potatoes, and Tulips] would be extremely useful for teaching lessons on plants to primary children." —Science Books & Films View →
Objects in Motion: Principles of Classical Mechanics
“With no apparent technical flaws, this book’s merits are many. . . this book’s clear and accessible expository style is captivating.” —Editor’s Choice, Science Books & Films View →
Why Does It Rain?
“The science about the water cycle is adequate and accurate.” —Science Books & Film View →
“. . .simplified overview of tornado activity.” —Science Books & Films View →
“. . .this book will appeal to early readers. Its small size, large print, and bright photographs should serve to interest early elementary school children in a striking raptor.” —Science Books & Films View →
Everything I Was
“What appears to Irene to be a calamity is merely the beginning of a journey she didn’t know she wanted to take. A compassionate and convincing book.” —Ellen Wittlinger View →
Arctic Explorer: The Story of Matthew Henson
“Ferris sets the record straight with her eloquent descriptions of Henson’s humility, his many remarkable achievements, and his invaluable service to Peary. The book also provides a good selection of black-and-white photographs, helpful maps, and a useful biography.” View →
Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express
“Watercolor and charcoal illustrations are strong and stormy, with enough dignity to make the book appealing to older reluctant readers.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
Zayde Babysits before Passover
“Universal themes of grandparenting and family traditions make this a good addition to holiday collections.” — School Library Journal View →
Girl Power in the Family: A book about Girls, Their Rights, and Their Voice
“. . .a good dose of pep talk about self-esteem.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“These small, square volumes [Sturdy Turtles and Hiding Toads] use sharp, colorful photos and simple declarative sentences to convey scientific concepts. . .” —Horn Book Guide View →
Rainbow Soup: Adventures in Poetry
“. . . a curricular dream. . . offers readaloud and recitation pleasures to even the most irreverent youngsters.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
