Reviews
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 →
Cooking the Korean Way
“The large color photos, variety of tastes, and cultural backgrounds are appealing. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Cooking the Lebanese Way
“The large color photos, variety of tastes, and cultural backgrounds are appealing. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Cooking the South American Way
“The large color photos, variety of tastes, and cultural backgrounds are appealing. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Watchful Wolves
“Besides conveying basic facts, the texts ask questions, prompting readers to think critically.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Squeaking Bats
“Besides conveying basic facts, the texts ask questions, prompting readers to think critically.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“Sharp, colorful photos on every page and well-defined vocabulary words make these good early science texts.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Buzzing Rattlesnakes
“Besides conveying basic facts, the text asks questions, prompting readers to think analytically.” --The Horn Book Guide View →
Spinning Spiders
“Besides conveying basic facts, the text asks questions, prompting readers to think analytically.” --The Horn Book Guide View →
Exercising
“This simple photo-illustrated introduction to fitness concludes with tips and a list of exercise options.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Smile a Lot!
“The breezy, conversational text is appropriate for the subject. Vigorous, cartoonlike illustrations featuring colorful animal characters in familiar situations (being the new kid in school, coping with a poor test result, etc.) will have readers laughing, and of course,… View →
Count Your Way through Ireland
“. . .easily digestible. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Colors of Australia
“Brief but absorbing. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Harriet's Halloween Candy, 2nd Edition
“The simply told post-Halloween story is accompanied by quietly appealing color art featuring a cast of dogs.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Count Your Way through Korea
“. . .playful. . .” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Ladybugs: Red, Fiery, and Bright
“Full-bleed, boldly colored art complements the brief text.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
How Do Bears Sleep?
“A whimsical, narrative verse speculates about what a bear does during hibernations add humor.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Bessie Coleman: Daring to Fly
“Newly independent readers will be inspired by Bessie Coleman’s determination to learn to fly at a time when neither women nor people of color were allowed to do so in the United States.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
What Is a Solid?
“Vibrant close-up photographs illustrate difficult concepts” —The Horn Book Guide View →
What Is a Liquid?
“Vibrant close-up photographs illustrate difficult concepts” —The Horn Book Guide View →
What Is a Gas?
“Vibrant close-up photographs illustrate difficult concepts” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Crafts for Kids Who Are Learning about Dinosaurs
“Kids fascinated with pterodactyls, duck-billed dinosaurs, and pteranodons will dive into these twenty-two crafts.” —The Horn Book Guide View →