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Cover: Avoiding Drugs

Avoiding Drugs

“This simple, easy-to-read introduction to a complex topic explains the difference between prescribed drugs and non-medicinal drugs such as alcohol and tobacco. Without using the word addiction, Murphy discusses some reasons for drug use and warns against abuse and driving drunk. View →

 
Cover: A Mexican Christmas

A Mexican Christmas

“The readable, straightforward text personalizes the information with references to specific children participating in the fiestas.” —The Horn Book Guide View →

 
Cover: Alexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell

“Accurate information, supporting illustrations in soft colors, and helpful chapter divisions headed by dates strengthen this abbreviated account of Bell’s life and accomplishments, from his work with the deaf to the telephone.” —The Horn Book… View →

 
Cover: Johnny Appleseed

Johnny Appleseed

“Packed with information and illustrated with bold, folk-flavored artwork. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →

 
Cover: Waves: Principles of Light, Electricity, and Magnetism

Waves: Principles of Light, Electricity, and Magnetism

“The five volumes in this series [Secrets of the Universe] clearly explain complex subjects in well-organized texts.” —The Horn Book Guide View →

 
Cover: Objects in Motion: Principles of Classical Mechanics

Objects in Motion: Principles of Classical Mechanics

“The five volumes in this series [Secrets of the Universe] clearly explain complex subjects in well-organized texts.” —The Horn Book Guide View →

 
Cover: Cooking the Hungarian Way

Cooking the Hungarian Way

“The large color photos, variety of tastes, and cultural backgrounds are appealing. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →

 
Cover: Cooking the Middle Eastern Way

Cooking the Middle Eastern Way

“The photographs of some of the finished dishes are mouthwatering.” —The Horn Book Guide View →

 
Cover: Cooking the Cuban Way

Cooking the Cuban Way

“These cookbooks feature recipes for such traditions fare as lamb kebabs, as well as lower-fat and vegetarian dishes. Introductory sections on each country’s culture and cuisine provide excellent material for school reports. Glossaries of exotic ingredients and… View →

 
Cover: Cooking the Indonesian Way

Cooking the Indonesian Way

“These cookbooks feature recipes for such traditions fare as lamb kebabs, as well as lower-fat and vegetarian dishes. Introductory sections on each country’s culture and cuisine provide excellent material for school reports. Glossaries of exotic ingredients and… View →

 
Cover: Cooking the Brazilian Way

Cooking the Brazilian Way

“These cookbooks feature recipes for such traditions fare as lamb kebabs, as well as lower-fat and vegetarian dishes. Introductory sections on each country’s culture and cuisine provide excellent material for school reports. Glossaries of exotic ingredients and… View →

 
Cover: Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What Is an Adjective?

Hairy, Scary, Ordinary: What Is an Adjective?

“The adjectives in the text are printed in energetic, creative, and colorful fonts.” —The Horn Book Guide View →

 
Cover: Beyond Little Women: A Story about Louisa May Alcott

Beyond Little Women: A Story about Louisa May Alcott

“Creative Minds Biography Series. These books adequately narrate the major events in the lives of their subjects: Alcott’s writing to provide for her family, Mozart’s musical precocity, Jones’s rise in naval rank and unwillingness to accept defeat, and… View →

 
Cover: I Have Not Yet Begun to Fight: A Story about John Paul Jones

I Have Not Yet Begun to Fight: A Story about John Paul Jones

“Creative Minds Biography Series. These books adequately narrate the major events in the lives of their subjects: Alcott’s writing to provide for her family, Mozart’s musical precocity, Jones’s rise in naval rank and unwillingness to accept defeat, and… View →

 
Cover: Maker of Machines: A Story about Eli Whitney

Maker of Machines: A Story about Eli Whitney

“Creative Minds Biography Series. These books adequately narrate the major events in the lives of their subjects: Alcott’s writing to provide for her family, Mozart’s musical precocity, Jones’s rise in naval rank and unwillingness to accept defeat, and… View →

 
Cover: Musical Genius: A Story about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Musical Genius: A Story about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

“Creative Minds Biography Series. These books adequately narrate the major events in the lives of their subjects: Alcott’s writing to provide for her family, Mozart’s musical precocity, Jones’s rise in naval rank and unwillingness to accept defeat, and… View →

 
Cover: Paper Airplanes: Models to Build and Fly

Paper Airplanes: Models to Build and Fly

“The book is handsomely designed and the projects are appealing. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →

 

“Pull Ahead Book Series. These small, square books discuss each animal’s habits 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… View →

 
Cover: Red Foxes

Red Foxes

“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 →

 
Cover: The Shabbat Box

The Shabbat Box

“A thoroughly delightful portrayal of children, a family, a teacher and her class, and the empowering example of a small child solving a problem without adult help is given through the words and pictures of this charming story.” View →

 
Cover: Sammy Spider's First Trip to Israel

Sammy Spider's First Trip to Israel

“. . .the message that Israel is not on the list of forbidden destinations is a positive one in my book, and it’s especially encouraging to know that this is Sammy’s ‘first’ foray in the Middle East.” —The Jerusalem… View →

 
Cover: Thank You, God!: A Jewish Child's Book of Prayers

Thank You, God!: A Jewish Child's Book of Prayers

“Designed as a first prayer book for young children, this beautifully illustrated work in delicate watercolors is presented in simple Hebrew, phonetic transliteration, and English. . . Sitting with a child and saying these prayers can be a very special experience.” … View →

 
Cover: Sammy Spider's First Purim

Sammy Spider's First Purim

“Sammy should be a regular in your home by now.” —Washington Jewish Week View →

 
Cover: Sammy Spider's First Trip to Israel

Sammy Spider's First Trip to Israel

“. . .a breath of fresh air. These days, when all talk of Israel and the Middle East is muddled and dark, this book is a light and sweet view of Israel through the eyes of a tourist.” —Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle View →