Reviews
Celebrating
“Striking color photographs of people from around the world illustrate each theme and generate a sense of connectedness across cultures.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Paul Bunyan
“Humor, richly colored. . . illustrations, and accessible text sprinkled with colloquialisms combine for an enjoyable read.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“Striking color photographs of people from around the world illustrate each theme and generate a sense of connectedness across cultures.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Jewish Mindfulness for Kids
“This book is a great resource for children, families, and teachers.”―Jewish Book Council View →
“Plenty of interesting and detailed information, covering garter snakes’ habitat, life cycle, and anatomy.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Antarctica
“This early introduction to the continent strives to engage young readers with photographs, maps, informal language, and interesting facts unique to Antarctica.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Weight and Health
“Taking the perspective that managing healthy body weight begins in childhood and is vital in adolescence, Murphy explores America’s obesity epidemic and describes medical consequences of being overweight.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Real-Life Sea Monsters
“Slick-looking illustrations ably support the text with eye-catching sea animals. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Death on Sacred Ground
" . . .Vivi and her father are appealing, and there’s plenty of authentic atmosphere." —Booklist View →
Feathered Dinosaurs
“Lessem writes in simple language and short sentences appropriate for children transitioning out of early readers. . . Bindon’s detailed illustrations imagine the creatures in dramatic settings that will bring the drama of the ancient age alive, and interested kids will… View →
“These simplistic, easy-to-read introductions, explain how and when to keep oneself clean and why it’s important to do so.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“These small, square books discuss each animals’s habit 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 introduction for beginning… View →
Cesar Chavez
“The short lines of text and competent color illusrations on every page are appropriate for the reading level.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“. . .excellent close-up photos perfectly match the straightforward text.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
The Snowflake: A Water Cycle Story
“The inspired format and occasionally poetic text enliven and clarify a potentially confusing subject.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
The Perfect Shot
“This novel will resonate with readers long after the final page.” —Starred Review, School Library Journal View →
Where Does Food Come From?
“Attractive, clear, photographs of food, food sources, and children of various ethnicities, illustrate where foods come from and how some basic foods and beverages are made, such as hot cocoa, lemonade, bread, French fries, and ketchup. Brief food trivia make interesting… View →
Giant Octopuses
“With sharp, colorful, high-contrast photos, this small, square book describes physical characteristics, diet, and life cycle, using simple words and short, clear sentences geared to the very young.” —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 →
“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 →
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 →
No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves
“Such an important book, both enlightening and entertaining. Highly recommended for readers age 10-110!”—Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medalist View →