Reviews
Are We Alone?: Searching for Life Beyond Earth with The Planetary Society ®
“A tantalizing peek at a scientific enterprise with truly revolutionary potential.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Future Forward: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence
“An information-rich, teen-friendly, and overall hopeful look at AI.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
I Truck: A Big Rig's Epic Trip
“An enticing tale of hitting the road that will hit the spot for transportation lovers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Returning the Sword: How a Japanese Sword of War Became a Symbol of Friendship and Peace
“With simple, realistic illustrations, this picture book tells Amdahl’s story soberly and with utmost respect. . . . A clear-eyed, compelling recollection of one soldier’s story.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Catching Kindness
“A grocery store visit serves as a lesson in compassion. . . . [G]ood deeds are infectious, and the shoppers demonstrate kindness to all those they encounter. . . . Mitchell’s text, infused with a sense of wonder, offers an opportunity to start a dialogue about altruism and how we… View →
The Kerfuffle
“Form and function meld with fun and whimsy in a tale of the futility of building walls.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Ultrawild: An Audacious Plan for Rewilding Every City on Earth
“Silly fun with a serious purpose.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
So Rude!: Animals Behaving Badly
“Gleeful fun, with generous doses of both fact and attitude.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Ban This!: How One School Fought Two Book Bans and Won (and How You Can Too)
“This critically timely and engaging work effectively demonstrates the toll of book bans on communities. A compelling take on tackling censorship that elevates the authentic voices of youths and their allies.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Taking the Long Way Home
“[A]n ideal read-aloud . . . . A playful reminder to find joy in the mundane.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Wolf in the City
“[A] fantastical tale that balances the desire for new experiences with the need to be appreciated. . . .®elatable to young readers unsure of their place in life. . . . A sweetly satisfying reminder that there truly is no place like home.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Hidden Girl
“This gripping page-turner sheds light on a modern-day horror in a non-preachy manner that will appeal to young readers. . . . A thoughtful, nuanced work that explores justice, bullying, and finding one’s place in a complicated world.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
S'More Is Enough
“Earnestly self-help vibe . . . brightened by charming portrayals of cheery-looking foodstuffs that add humor and emotion. . . . Imaginative.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Florence Price
“[T]his is an overwhelmingly dynamic and captivating biography of a woman whose life and work should be more widely known. An ideal introduction to a Black female pioneer and her work.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Fascinating Fungi: Nourishers, Killers, Connectors, and Healers
“An extraordinarily well-researched, well-presented, and visually appealing book on a fascinating subject.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Arm in Arm: The Grimké Sisters' Fight for Abolition and Women's Rights
“This relatively short book thoughtfully presents a period of upheaval and change and traces the sisters’ long-lasting impact as well as recent, more critical perceptions of their motivations and behavior that bring welcome nuance to their story. . . Informative and… View →
Liftoff!: How the Apollo Moon Missions Made Alma Thomas's Art Soar
“The spare but informative text moves effortlessly between the parallel stories of the moon mission and Alma’s painting. . . A powerful paean to both the space program and a noteworthy artist.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Box Full of Wonders
“…[T]his pleasing read-aloud will especially resonate with kids navigating newly blended families. . . . Puts a positive spin on a potentially stressful familial experience.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Last Plum: A Mini and Milo Book
“The softly colored, carefully composed digital illustrations present personable, sympathetic protagonists, with ample boldfaced type incorporated into the artwork for dramatic effect. A delightful charmer about how friendships can blossom through compromise.”—Kirkus… View →
All the Cats
“The rhyming text is black, large, and spare, laid out seamlessly with the illustrations, making this an ideal option for younger children building their vocabulary. . . . The earnest arrangement spells satisfaction, making this a quick and easy pick for cat lovers. Playful, like… View →
Zeyna Lost and Found
“An entertaining cross-border adventure, sure to thrill readers.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Help!: A Monster Play-Along Adventure
“Featuring huge-lettered text and hilariously grotesque imagery—including stomach-churning yellow-green fart clouds—this tale is loud in every sense of the word, but the illustrations offer ample negative space for breathing room . . . . [K]ids will find it a hoot. A gut-busting… View →
Is It Asleep?
“A laudably candid yet child-friendly examination of life and death.”—Kirkus Reviews View →