Reviews
Ordinary Genius: The Story of Albert Einstein
“The descriptions of young Albert’s difficulties in school, which will enthrall young readers, embody what the author does particularly well throughout this book – depict Einstein as a person both like and unlike others. McPherson provides readers with a strong… View →
Sacagawea (Sacagawea)
“The life story of Sacagawea, the young Shoshone woman who assisted Lewis and clark as an interpreter and guide, is now available in a polished Spanish edition, with the original, striking full-page oil paintings, which poignantly convey a sense of time and place.” … View →
The Warriors
“Gr. 5-8. Jake, who grew up on an Algonquin Indian reservation, becomes a lacrosse star at his highbrow Washington, D.C., boarding school. Following a school shooting, he organizes an all-school game to help his classmates cope with the tragedy. A thought-provoking novel about… View →
Count Your Way through Russia
“Useful for introducing other cultures, for short classroom reports, or for teaching children to count in another language” —Booklist View →
Arctic Explorer: The Story of Matthew Henson
“Ferris’s gripping chronicle of the explorers’ six perilous attempts over 18 years to reach the North Pole includes diary quotes that vividly re-create scenes of the arctic winter. . . A solid asset, filled with intriguing expedition photos, that can be used for… View →
Count Your Way through Japan
“Useful for introducing other cultures, for short classroom reports, or for teaching children to count in another language” —Booklist View →
Count Your Way through China
“Useful for introducing other cultures, for short classroom reports, or for teaching children to count in another language” —Booklist View →
Civil Rights Pioneer: A Story about Mary Church Terrell
“. . .sure to be useful for research and school reports.” —Booklist View →
Story of a Dolphin
“Colorful and gently humorous illustrations, a clear and concise text, and an important but subtly conveyed message about human-animal interactions make this both an entertaining story and a useful tool to stimulate discussion about the intelligence and resourcefulness of the… View →
“This entry in the new Biomes of North America series has several particularly nice features: the glossary precedes the text, a map defines the location, and the good resources sections includes both books and Web sites. The writing style is lively. . .” … View →
Stateswoman to the World: A Story about Eleanor Roosevelt
“. . .attractive to reluctant readers.” —Booklist View →
What Are You Figuring Now?: A Story about Benjamin Banneker
“. . .smooth engaging biographical story; the mature, style and sucinct text make this a good choice for reluctant readers.” —Booklist View →
Cracking the Wall: The Struggles of the Little Rock Nine
“Bringing the story to life are expressive paintings that clearly show the rage, unhappiness, and dignity of the people involved in the conflict.” —Booklist View →
With Open Hands: A Story about Biddy Mason
“This hearty tale is accompanied by many gentle line drawings.” —Booklist View →
The Copper Lady
“Young readers will be fascinated as they discover this interesting link between the U.S. and France.” —Booklist View →
Fire at the Triangle Factory
“In 1911 New York City, Jewish Minnie and Catholic Tessa can only be friends at the factory, but this friendship pays off when the famous and tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire takes the lives of many of their coworkers. . . Large color drawings. . . are a wonderful asset to View →
Writer of the Plains: A Story about Willa Cather
“Karen Ritz’s full-page pencil drawings are quiet and beautiful.” —Booklist View →
What I Had Was Singing: The Story of Marian Anderson
“. . .simply written biography presents the basic facts and humanizing details. . .” —Booklist View →
Revolutionary Poet: A Story about Phillis Wheatley
“. . .provides excellent historical background, explaining in simple, well-written text the concept of slavery and the political conflicts leading up to the Revolutionary War. . . a welcome introduction. . .” —Booklist View →
Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express
“Based on a true incident, this story recounts the heroic action of. . . a nineteenth-century Midwestern girl who saved an express train from disaster. . . A substantive adventure for newly independent readers.” — Booklist View →
Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express
“The story’s factual basis makes it all the more appealing, and Ritz’s charcoal-and-wash drawings evoke the setting and imbue personalities with lots of character. A substantive adventure for newly independent readers.” … View →
Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie
“The Roops have done an excellent job of putting a fascinating tale into simple language. . . Hanson’s lovely watercolors evoke the mood and are far and away superior to what appears in many easy-to-reads.” —Booklist View →
Raggin': A Story about Scott Joplin
“Simply told yet inviting. . .” —Booklist View →
Rooftop Astronomer: A Story about Maria Mitchell
“. . .personal, factual, and clearly written. Useful for collections needing biographies of independent-minded women.” —Booklist View →