Reviews
Citizenship
“Simple text and pictures are tightly linked to allow readers to grasp weighty concepts without becoming overwhelmed with large words. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Count Your Way through Iran
“Each spread includes a colorful. . . painting as backdrop in addition to the Arabic numeral, the notation and pronunciation in. . . Farsi.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Count Your Way through Afghanistan
“Each spread includes a colorful. . . painting as backdrop in addition to the Arabic numeral, the notation and pronunciation in Pashto.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Honestly, Mallory!
“In this eighth book about the endearingly flawed third grader, the story’s messages about honesty and individuality don’t feel forced.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
La Dama de Cobre (The Copper Lady)
“These beginning readers offer historical fiction from the point of view of a child observing the events.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Veterans Day
“the short sentences in these thorough offerings are just right for beginning readers.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Sojourner Truth
“The short lines of text and competent color illusrations on every page are appropriate for the reading level.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
SuperCroc Found
“The search for fossil remains of a giant crocodile is an interesting subject, and this easy-to-read text does a good job of conveying the basic facts.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Why Does It Rain?
“The cycles and causes of water, water vapor, rain, and related precipitation are explained in descriptive prose and illustrated with invitingly pastoral paintings.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Cinco de Mayo
“the short sentences in these thorough offerings are just right for beginning readers.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Easter around the World
“the short sentences in these thorough offerings are just right for beginning readers.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Sybil Ludington's Midnight Ride
“Ludington’s daring nighttime ride will intrigue younger readers, while the muted illustrations evoke the colonial period.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“The birds’ habitat, behavior, body parts, and, of course, gorgeous plumage are all discussed in clear, direct language, accompanied by color photographs.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Mystery Fish: Secrets of the Coelacanth
“The content and detailed illustrations complementing the text make the book accessible to independent as well as reluctant readers.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
The Fall of Constantinople
“Sure to satisfy history buffs, the book not only relates military facts but also delves into the events leading up to Constantinople’s defeat as well as exploring its effects throughout history.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Revolutionary Poet: A Story about Phillis Wheatley
“. . .well-written text. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
What I Had Was Singing: The Story of Marian Anderson
“triumphant portrait,” —The Horn Book Guide View →
An American Army of Two
" . . .A welcome addition to the body of historical fiction for young readers." —The Horn Book Guide View →
The Snow Walker
“The book effectively offers readers an opportunity to meet a young hero.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
The Back of Beyond: A Story about Lewis and Clark
“. . .competent, plainspoken prose.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Stateswoman to the World: A Story about Eleanor Roosevelt
“. . . A sympathetic account of this extraordinary woman’s life and acheivements.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Pablo Picasso
“Picasso’s life story is told with economy, verve, and diplomacy. The moody, textured illustrations, which include fine imitations of Picasso’s paintings, complement the master’s style.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Vincent van Gogh
“The books are well illustrated with photographs and reproductions. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →