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Cover: Ordinary Genius: The Story of Albert Einstein

Ordinary Genius: The Story of Albert Einstein

“The reader learns about Albert Einstein’s beliefs and private life. His unprecedented contributions to science were addressed with unusual clarity.” —Authors note View →

 

“. . . a cookbook that truly does relate our Bible stories to food. It’s a wonderful cooking/learning book for children and adults.” —Baltimore Jewish Times View →

 
Cover: Heirloom Cookbook: Recipes Handed Down by Jewish Mothers

Heirloom Cookbook: Recipes Handed Down by Jewish Mothers

“. . .takes us back to memories of our own family recipe collections. . . includes only those that are of simple ingredients and simple instructions. . . Traditions are abundant. . .The recipes have all been tried-and-true for many generations and make planning a menu… View →

 
Cover: Citizenship

Citizenship

“Covers a broad and often complex topic in a simplistic manner, including the difference between being born a U.S. citizen or becoming one through a process of applying and exams, and that good citizens vote in elections.” —BayViews View →

 
Cover: Benjamin Banneker: Pioneering Scientist

Benjamin Banneker: Pioneering Scientist

“Craig Orback’s illustrations use strong opaque paint, which reflect the many sides of Banneker’s life. This short biography is an adequate introduction to this very important life and work which teachers will find useful in unit on slavery, civil rights history, and… View →

 
Cover: Paper Airplanes: Models to Build and Fly

Paper Airplanes: Models to Build and Fly

“Paper Airplanes takes paper crafts to a new height. It glides just as easily into an art class as a science class. Its basic premise challenges logic and problem-solving skills.” —Christian Library Journal View →

 
Cover: A Story to Tell: Traditions of a Tlingit Community

A Story to Tell: Traditions of a Tlingit Community

“Grandmother Fran has a story to tell her granddaughter Marissa. A Story to Tell is that story. Grandmother Fran tells Marissa the story of the Tlingit people. Many aspects of Tlingit life are included in the story: their history, their culture, the clan structure, the influence… View →

 
Cover: Giant Meat-Eating Dinosaurs

Giant Meat-Eating Dinosaurs

“These titles meet the perennial need for dinosaur books that offer the right combination of information and action.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Children of Clay: A Family of Pueblo Potters

Children of Clay: A Family of Pueblo Potters

“A beautifully illustrated short work on the life of a family of potters from Santa Clara Pueblo.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Avoiding Drugs

Avoiding Drugs

“This serviceable title introduces the difference between ‘medicinal’ and ‘non-medicinal’ drugs. . . a useful choice.” —School Library Journal View →

 

“The poems are well positioned on the full-page, full-color paintings of the animals. Together they evoke an emotional response that facts alone fail to provide.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Waterways

Waterways

“The poems are well positioned on the full-page, full-color paintings of the animals. Together they evoke an emotional response that facts alone often fail to provide.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Forests & Jungles

Forests & Jungles

“The poems, which can add depth and interest to a school unit or research report, make these titles [Forests & Jungles and Grasslands & Deserts] more readable. Two titles that are well suited for class discussion on habitats, endangered animals, and conservation.”… View →

 
Cover: Grasslands & Deserts

Grasslands & Deserts

“The poems, which can add depth and interest to a school unit or research report, make these titles [Grasslands & Deserts and Forests & Jungles] more readable. Two titles that are well suited for class discussion on habitats, endangered animals, and conservation.”… View →

 
Cover: Prudence Crandall: Teacher for Equal Rights

Prudence Crandall: Teacher for Equal Rights

“The large-print, easy-to-read text and many full-color paintings and a black-and-white portrait of Crandall will appeal to beginning readers.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Babe Didrikson Zaharias: All-Around Athlete

Babe Didrikson Zaharias: All-Around Athlete

“Soft, realistic colored-pencil drawings on every page add information and emotion. This title will fill the need for more accessible titles about women in sports. . .” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Alexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell

“Full-color illustrations and one sepia-toned photo, large print, and easy text will be helpful to beginning and reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Crafts for Kids Who Are Learning about Community Workers

Crafts for Kids Who Are Learning about Community Workers

“A colorful, glossy cover will attract children to this unique assortment of 20 craft ideas. . . This is a solid choice for teachers to supplement lessons on community workers, and librarians will find many program possibilities. Ross has a special talent for introducing all… View →

 
Cover: Many Ways: How Families Practice Their Beliefs and Religions

Many Ways: How Families Practice Their Beliefs and Religions

“Children and parents of different races and religions are shown practicing their faith and expressing their love for one another and ‘for our beautiful earth.’ The message that is reinfoced is that although all of the people pictured have different religions, they… View →

 
Cover: Pasta, Fried Rice, and Matzoh Balls: Immigrant Cooking in America

Pasta, Fried Rice, and Matzoh Balls: Immigrant Cooking in America

“The spot and full-page color illustrations are pleasing to the eye, as is the design of the book with its wide margin space. . . The appendix gives additional directions for classroom use of the dishes with 32 students and teacher.” —School Library… View →

 
Cover: Where Does Food Come From?

Where Does Food Come From?

“Large print, a well-spaced text, varied typeface, simple explanations, and appealing color photos of children on every page make this book a pleasant reading experience. . . This is a book that teachers, librarians, and parents will find useful, informative, and fun to… View →

 
Cover: All New Crafts for Earth Day

All New Crafts for Earth Day

“These 22 projects range from clever and cute. . .” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: A Rainy Day

A Rainy Day

“Small-format beginning readers with just the right does of fact and fun. Through repetition and simple sentence structure, the author encourages students to develop some rhythm in their reading while learning a few facts.” —School Library… View →

 
Cover: A Snowy Day

A Snowy Day

“Small-format beginning readers with just the right dose of fact and fun. Through repetition and simple sentence structure, the author encourages students to develop some rhythm in their reading while learning a few facts.” —School Library… View →