Reviews
Fossil by Fossil: Comparing Dinosaur Bones
“Another ‘humerus’ study in comparative anatomy.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Search for the Shamir
“Dangers, duplicity, and acts of courage ensue, and they triumph. While the ancient characters do not know what the future holds (with one odd exception), Scarlett and Sam have learned in Hebrew school of the people and events of the Torah, as well as the midrashim, the stories and View →
The Spy Who Played Baseball
“Jones gives readers the sketchy details of Berg’s life and exploits in carefully selected anecdotes, employing accessible, straightforward syntax. Cherrington’s bright cartoons capture the events and subtly convey Berg’s differences from the gentiles who surround View →
The T-Rex Who Lost His Specs!
“A comic episode with a bit of a bite (implied, not explicit) at the end.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Weaver
“As a study in the graceful way to handle loss, Stanley’s story carries a surprising amount of emotional heft, especially considering he is a black puffball with stick legs (all right, the big, cute eyes help).”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Underneath It All: A History of Women's Underwear
“A serviceable introduction to the history of women’s undergarments, with some nuggets of importance and insight.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
I Got a Chicken for My Birthday
“[T]his utterly seamless blend of story and art is an ingenious treat for all ages.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Honor Code
“[A]n explosive, harrowing tale. . . . A provocative and mostly compelling look at rape culture and the privilege that protects it.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Seeing into Tomorrow: Haiku by Richard Wright
“This loving, welcoming introduction to one of the most important American writers of the 20th century centers young black boys as supreme observers and interrogators of the natural wonders that surround them.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
A ride through Richard Scarry territory with a canine cast. Echoing Scarry’s larger-format panoramas, de Monfried scatters nine doggy housemates over an encyclopedic series of scenes that are drawn in very simple cartoon style, decked out with identifying labels, and usually… View →
The World Cup: Soccer's Global Championship
“[D]eserves to be on every young soccer enthusiast’s bookshelf. . . . Mesmerizing.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
A Side of Sabotage: A Quinnie Boyd Mystery
“Plenty of red herrings will keep readers guessing until the climax.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Meet My Family!: Animal Babies and Their Families
“[T]his will interest animal-fact lovers and primary classroom teachers alike.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Stone Bird
“Illustrations that look to be made from pen and ink with watercolors evoke summery seashore scenes and frosty winter evenings as the child’s playtime reveries become, for her, real.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Monarchs Are Missing: A Butterfly Mystery
“An excellent introduction to a familiar scientific puzzle.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
“An amiable ramble past some of the quirkier highlights in the history of invention.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Outrageous Animal Adaptations: From Big-Eared Bats to Frill-Necked Lizards
“Both budding zoologists and children with even just a mild interest in the natural world will slurp this down.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary
“Ramos’ relevant and thought-provoking debut is a powerful addition to any collection.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Snowy Owl Invasion!: Tracking an Unusual Migration
“Markle introduces the birds, the lemmings, and the science in lively, clear prose organized into chapters profusely illustrated with well-captioned photographs.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Mystery of the Tree Stump Ghost: Book 2
“Adorable whimsy flows sweetly throughout this volume; fans of all things pink and cute will enjoy this niche read with its pleasing, candy-colored palette and occasional, luscious two-page spreads.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Honk! Splat! Vroom!
“On track to become a repeated favorite.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Fandom: Fic Writers, Vidders, Gamers, Artists, and Cosplayers
“The book’s greatest strength is its exploration of the historical origins of the various fandom forms, demonstrating that while the internet has transformed fandom, fan fiction and the like have been around for hundreds of years . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Lighting Up the Brain: The Science of Optogenetics
“An intriguing and informative introduction to the field of neuroscience and the frontiers of modern brain research.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship
“A fresh approach to exploring interracial communication. . . . A brave and touching portrayal worthy of sharing in classrooms across America.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →