Reviews
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 →
Way Too Many Latkes: A Hanukkah in Chelm
“Faigel, the best latke maker in the town of Chelm, has forgotten her recipe on the first night of Hanukkah, so her husband Shmuel goes to ask the wise rabbi for help. The rabbi is so hungry that he tells Shmuel Faigel should use everything—all the potatoes, all the eggs, all the… View →
Drop by Drop: A Story of Rabbi Akiva
“Rabbi Akiva, the second century Jewish sage, is considered to be one of the greatest rabbinic scholars and was the inspiration for many legends. Jules, who previously focused on biblical heroes in Abraham’s Search for God, Benjamin and the Silver Goblet, Miriam in the Dessert, and View →
“The beautiful illustrations and message about resilience will resonate with a variety of readers young and old. Perfect for one-on-one and small group sharing.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Paper Butterflies
“A good selection for large libraries serving young adults.”—School Library Journal View →
Geoengineering Earth's Climate: Resetting the Thermostat
“Researchers will appreciate this sobering, weighty overview of an important and controversial topic.”—School Library Journal View →