Reviews
The Apple Argument
“A beautiful book that follows in the long rabbinic midrasnhic tradition.”—Sydney Taylor Shmoooze View →
Escape from Pyramid X: Book 2
“Imagine directing your own story. . . what the characters will do, which direction to take, even how the story will end. This graphic novel series allows you to do just that.” —Library Media Connection View →
“Profiles of famous cases (Timothy McVeigh, O.J. Simpson) and descriptions of jobs in the field (forensic entomologists, dentists, anthropologists) will pique readers’ interest.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Battle Cry
“After reading this novel, students should have a very realistic picture of what life was like on the American frontier during this very volatile time period.” —Library Media Connection View →
What Is Government?
“Written for emergent readers, these titles explain the various aspects of government in simple terms.” —Library Media Connection View →
“Tense action sequences blossom into a joyous, fulfilling conclusion, but it is the imagery – lyrical, mysterious, haunting – that will linger.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Will y Orv (Will and Orv)
“These beginning readers offer historical fiction from the point of view of a child observing the events.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
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¿QUÉ hacen los maestros (What DO Teachers Do): [después de que TE VAS de la escuela]? ([after YOU Leave School]?)
“The book’s inspired premise – what teachers do at school after students go home – is enough to draw in readers; exuberant illustrations of teachers run amok seal the deal.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Wilma Rudolph
“Accessible narratives, including anecdotes chosen for their kid appeal, introduce these important (and classroom-friendly) historical figures to young Spanish-language readers.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Thomas Jefferson: A Life of Patriotism
“These slim, square biographies for early independent readers. . . are effective in providing readers with a general sense of why these historical figures are important.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Chinese New Year
“the short sentences in these thorough offerings are just right for beginning readers.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
The Bat-Chen Diaries
Fifteen-year-old Bat-Chen Shahak was killed by a suicide bomber in Tel Aviv. She left behind a diary, poems, and letters about love, death, war, and peace. Bat-Chen also wrote about school, friends, boyfriends, and hopes for the future. Her writing is naive but touching, with hints of… View →
Let's Look at Brown Bears
“These easy readers introduce distinctly different animals (some, such as pigeons, prairie dogs, and bats, are united in their ‘perceived pest’ status) in a fun way.” —School Library Journal View →
“Pull Ahead Book Series. These small, square books discuss each animal’s habits and characteristics, how they find food, and how they raise their young. The limited text and many photos work well together, and though the books are very brief, each provides an adequate… View →
Let's Look at Iguanas
“These easy readers introduce distinctly different animals (some, such as pigeons, prairie dogs, and bats, are united in their ‘perceived pest’ status) in a fun way.” —School Library Journal View →
Living in Urban Communities
“These books provide very simple introductions to life in cities and suburbs.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Rebecca's Prayer for President Lincoln
“Highlights an intriguing aspect of Jewish American history through a child’s eyes.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Not Enough Beds!: A Christmas Alphabet Book
“The brightly colored illustrations have a cartoon like, patchwork charm.” —School Library Journal View →
The Schoolchildren's Blizzard
“This fast-paced, high-interest tale set in Nebraska is based on the true story of Minnie Freeman, a teacher who led her students to safety through the deadly blizzard of January 12, 1888. Well-painted, realistic watercolors depict their struggle to find a safe haven and blend… View →
Do You Know about Birds?
“. . .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 →
"Using simple language and expressive. . . photos, this volume introduces the idea of conflict and working to a resolution through compromise." — The Horn Book Guide View →
The Art of Freedom: How Artists See America
“Paintings, photographs, and sculpture are used to illustrate broad ideas about American landscape, history, and values in this thoughtful study.” —School Library Journal – Curriculum Connections View →