Reviews
Paul Bunyan
“These easy readers introduce tall tale characters from American history. . . Krensky gives children a feeling for the characters as well as the flavor of the time and the story’s setting.” — School Library Journal View →
Count Your Way through France
" . . .attractive. . ." —School Library Journal View →
Count Your Way through Greece
“. . .concise, interesting information. . .” —School Library Journal View →
Arctic Explorer: The Story of Matthew Henson
“Accurately written and filled with precise details about Arctic survival skills and Inuit customs, the book is a jewel of an adventure story. With black-and-white photographs, a bibliography of primary and secondary sources, and an index, it’s a worthwhile and up-to-date… View →
All-Star Season
“…will engage a young reader right from the first page. [Who] doesn’t relate to sibling rivalry, team competition, school achievement and family relations? Add girls…and you’ve got the perfect mix to for this age group.” View →
The Boy from Seville
“The Boy From Seville offers not only a good story…but an excellent starting point for a discussion of morality, loyalty, identity, and what freedom means.” View →
Noah and the Ziz
“Noah and the Ziz is one of those endearing, charming stories that is just right for young children… The story and brightly colored illustrations are just perfect, and the Ziz is sure to be a favorite with little kids.” View →
“It’s an excellent story and moral, conveyed in an engaging and humorous way, with delightful illustrations, all just right for children of early elementary school age.” View →
Bible Heroes I Can Be
“…introduces young children to Biblical figures, each with one characteristic the child can emulate.” View →
“It’s a wonderful, warm story, beautifully illustrated that will capture a child’s heart.” View →
Hanukkah Around the World
“This tour of Hanukkah includes information on its historical significance and the ways in which it is celebrated in places like New York City, Turin, Sydney and Warsaw. After an introductory section about the history, terminology and customs associated with the holiday, the book View →
“Eye-popping, full-page photos are the first thing readers will notice upon venturing into this book. The pictures, supplied by a host of talented nature photographers, provide the backdrop for yet another of Sandra Markle’s triumphant texts.” — View →
“This is a lovely book with a lovely story to tell.” View →
Buzzing Rattlesnakes
“This interactive approach is designed to spark discussion and should be especially appealing to young listeners. The eye-catching photos nicely complement the writing. . . good starting points for sparking interest in the topics, especially for libraries that serve a large… View →
The Wizard of Sound: A Story about Thomas Edison
“. . .a clear and lively style. . .” —School Library Journal View →
Clyde Tombaugh and the Search for Planet X
“This interesting story is simply and directly told. Excellent-quality watercolor paintings appear throughout.” —School Library Journal View →
Pecos Bill
“These easy readers introduce tall tale characters from American history. . . Krensky gives children a feeling for the characters as well as the flavor of the time and the story’s setting.” — School Library Journal View →
“From a gorilla that saved a toddler at the zoo to a dog that helped his owner survive Hurricane Katrina, these true stories about animals that helped people in peril are dramatic and amazing.” —Book Links View →
Mother Teresa
“Although there are many biographies of Mother Teresa, this one stands out as an inviting and inspiring beginning reader.” —School Library Journal View →
“Clear narrative details the defensive strategies used by the prey animals and each animal species’ place within the food chain of life. Porcupines, for instance, depend on sharp quills for defense. . . The photographs are superb, and the audience of third through sixth… View →
Booker T. Washington
“. . .An inspiring story told in a style simple enough for young readers to comprehend. Appealing, soft-colored pencil drawings illustrate almost every page.” —School Library Journal View →
“Frequent sidebars expand on period topics, and the appended source notes, bibliography, and suggested readings will be a boon to researchers.” —Book Links View →
Rattlesnakes
“When I read this book aloud to my second graders, they were transfixed. The crisp text was clear enough for them to understand, but it still offered a host of information to support our discussion of food webs. Upper primary students will ably negotiate the book independently,… View →
The Prince of Steel Pier
“This is a fascinating glimpse into another time…It’s great!”―School Library Journal View →