Reviews
Seeing into Tomorrow: Haiku by Richard Wright
“A must for all children’s collections. These verses are an introduction to haiku as well as an entry point into Wright’s work; they can be read aloud to younger children or enjoyed independently by older readers.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Belinda the Unbeatable
“A great comic book for the early elementary crowd.”—School Library Journal View →
Honor Code
“A book to recommend to readers who enjoy relevant gritty issues . . .”—School Library Journal View →
The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary
“This complex story of love and loss can lead to insightful discussions about the problematic label of ‘disturbed.’ . . . Purchase where Isabel Quintero’s Gabi, a Girl in Pieces is popular.”—School Library Journal View →
Snowy Owl Invasion!: Tracking an Unusual Migration
“[I]nterviews and accompanying photographs set the book apart and bring the story to life. The writing is easy to understand and never boring. . . . An excellent purchase for STEM collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Meet My Family!: Animal Babies and Their Families
“The sheer splendor of life is subtly woven throughout the text and is also strikingly on display in the final illustration—a lineup of different types of human families. A breezy read to offer groups or for one-on-one lap sharing.”—School Library Journal View →
Astrological Signs: Facts, Trivia, and Quizzes
“Plenty of fact and theory go along with the pencil exercises, memory challenges, and games to play with groups. . .This series is going to be very popular in middle school libraries.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
ISIS: The Global Face of Terrorism
“A concise work for students tasked with a report or who are interested in global politics.—School Library Journal View →
Black Holes: The Weird Science of the Most Mysterious Objects in the Universe
“Students curious about black holes will be well served by the clear and thorough explanations provided.”—School Library Journal View →
El tigre dientes de sable (Saber-Toothed Cat)
“The mix of images—mixed-media illustrations and photographs of fossils—is very engaging.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
¡Es una boa constrictora! (It's a Boa Constrictor!)
“Appealing close-up photographs of tropical animals are the main draw of this introductory series.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Feeling Sad
“An essential purchase for early learning collections needing materials for toddlers and preschoolers that effectively introduce basic emotions.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Crayola ® Summer Colors
“A fine choice that encourages readers to both explore their creativity and learn about artistic terms and colors in nature.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Mysteries of the Egyptian Pyramids
“These attractive titles focus on archaeological efforts to answer enduring questions about some of the ancient world’s most famous sites.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Chilling Ancient Curses
“An appropriately named series that features just the right mix of history, mystery, and contemporary references for newly curious and seasoned skeptics alike.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Angel Sharks in Action
“This series provides readers with solid introductions to some fascinating shark species. Key areas are covered with clear language. . .including physical features, life cycles, and feeding behaviors.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
A Journey with Hernán Cortés
“The writing is simple and direct, though rich with detail. Potentially problematic topics, such as the treatment of Indigenous people by invaders, are handled sensitively and honestly. . .These are first-rate research materials presented with much care for reluctant… View →
Extreme Earthquakes and Tsunamis
“Chock-full of enticing facts and figures, this series focuses on natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and wildfires from around the globe. . .The eye-catching layouts and short bursts of information make these perfect for casual browsing and sharing among… View →
Fun Experiments with Matter: Invisible Ink, Giant Bubbles, and More
“Clear diagrams guide readers through the nine to 12 projects found in each of these books. A good mix of old favorites (cornstarch slime and a homopolar motor) are featured along with some neat new tricks (a lens made of ice and coffee filter chromatography).”—School… View →
Historic Williamsburg: A Revolutionary City
“This series chronicles the development of well-known U.S. landmarks. Kids learn that the Gateway Arch is symbolic of St. Louis being a gateway to the west and that an artist named Lei Yixin was the sculptor of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial. Handsome photographs are plentiful View →
Samson, the Mighty Flea!
“A fun read-aloud for a circus-themed storytime.”—School Library Journal View →
I Want Snow!
“Children will have a laugh at the expense of Ross’s moody, prone-to-tantrums toddler princess. A suitable seasonal story selection perfect for storytime and one-on-one sharing.”—School Library Journal View →
Rosie Saves the World
“This sweet title serves up its didactic content with a gentle hand. Excited about the Jewish value of ‘tikkun olam, repairing the world by doing good deeds,’ Rosie comes up with projects to help her neighborhood. As she sets off to collect cans, her mom asks for help… View →