Reviews
"These titles succeed in demystifying and explaining the science behind common childhood experiences. The body is described as a battlefield where superhero cells work hard as a team to mend a broken bone, fight off plaque, and battle an infection."… View →
“With charming illustrations and a singsong rhyming text, this flipbook appeals on many levels.” —School Library Journal View →
Nature's Paintbox: A Seasonal Gallery of Art and Verse
“The art is lovely – a snow-covered wall in black and white melts into a spring pastel with the blurred edges of chalk. Summer’s blue sky deepens with a purple cast as the watercolor warm days become a frenzy of oranges and golds carrying youngsters full circle to a… View →
Crafts for Kids Who Are Learning about Dinosaurs
“These 22 projects include a necklace, a bathtub toy, puppets, a pencil topper, a tape dispenser, and more. . . A welcome addition for young dinosaur fans.” —School Library Journal View →
What Is a Solid?
“Each of these introductions explains the relevant state of matter, along with basic vocabulary. The layout is bright with many color photographs featuring children of different ethnicities.” —School Library Journal View →
What Is a Liquid?
“Each of these introductions explains the relevant state of matter, along with basic vocabulary. The layout is bright with many color photographs featuring children of different ethnicities.” —School Library Journal View →
“The plot is fast paced and gripping in this exciting blend of science fiction and fantasy. Fans of the first two books will not be disappointed by this installment and aficionados of A Wrinkle in Time will take pleasure in hearing about this series.”… View →
Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know: What Is a Synonym?
“. . . this excellent text goes a long way toward establishing the importance of synonyms.” —School Library Journal View →
A Wild, Wild Hanukkah
“This gorgeously illustrated picture book for animal lovers feels like it could become a Hanukkah classic. A funny and delightful Hanukkah read.”―Book Riot View →
Space Disasters
“These books share a similar format: concepts in science and engineering are complemented with historical case studies. Captioned, full-page color photographs reveal the enormity of such incidents as the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the space shuttle Challenger… View →
Environmental Disasters
“These books share a similar format: concepts in science and engineering are complemented with historical case studies. Captioned, full-page color photographs reveal the enormity of such incidents as the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the space shuttle Challenger… View →
Weight and Health
“Discussing many aspects of maintaining a healthy weight and an exercise routine, along with addressing the reasons that people are overweight, this solid entry will provide not only sound advice for readers interested in the topic, but also plentiful information for… View →
How Long or How Wide?: A Measuring Guide
“Colorful cartoonlike cats, mice, and other animals present the measurements, using examples such as a desk, door, headboard, and dime.” —School Library Journal View →
Jenny Found a Penny
“Besides being a useful lesson in counting money, this book succeeds as a believable story of earning, saving, and spending it, which many children will have experienced themselves.” —School Library Journal View →
Quirky, Jerky, Extra Perky: More about Adjectives
“‘This book could be used as a read-aloud in language units’ the humor is entertaining enough to invite a few laughs from the students. The illustrations are colorful, silly, and bright.” —School Library Journal View →
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The Magic Pomegranate: [A Jewish Folktale]
“The bright watercolor illustrations and good use of white space provide an enjoyable reading experience. A worthwhile addition to the easy-reader genre.” —School Library Journal View →
Saving the Whooping Crane
“This is an incredible story of hardship, perseverance, loss, and triumph.” —School Library Journal View →
Dazzling Dragonflies: A Life Cycle Story
“Clearly written text and bright-hued watercolor collage illustrations introduce the life cycle of that zip-a-dipping aerialist, the dragonfly, from newly laid eggs, through months of aquatic life as a nymph, to the final metamorphosis into a glitter-winged creature. . . basic,… View →
I Am a Dancer
“Graham’s beautiful oil paintings are filled with solidly built children on the move, while some of the backgrounds are almost ethereal. Even the brushstrokes convey action. This book is a lovely merging of art and poetry and gives a delightful sense of joyful… View →
“Through 23 works of art, Raczka shows the timeless appeal of reading. . . This eye-catching collection is a welcome addition.” —School Library Journal View →
Campfire Mallory
“This book takes readers to camp and makes them want to stay there. . . A lighthearted, enjoyable read.” —School Library Journal View →
Hillary to the Rescue
“. . .Hillary’s good sense and willingness to help send a positive message, and the cat characters are entertaining.” —School Library Journal View →
"Funny images in muted tones of a screaming ghoul, a werewolf, bloodsucking beasts, and a pool of blood dominate the pages, while the young protagonist relishes all that he encounters." —School Library Journal View →
“Markle knows how to find just the right balance of facts for her intended audience and has selected shinning, full-color photographs to complement her texts. . . These books offer an outstanding combination of fascinating texts and informative, appealing photos.”… View →