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Cover: Find Your Style: Boost Your Body Image through Fashion Confidence

Find Your Style: Boost Your Body Image through Fashion Confidence

“Consider this selection for teen collections for its positive tone and outlook on fashion and style.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Prom: The Big Night Out

Prom: The Big Night Out

“An entertaining and helpful bit of pop culture for students who crave prom all year round.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Meet a Baby Cow

Meet a Baby Cow

“A good choice for libraries looking to update their farm animal collections.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →

 
Cover: Abraham Lincoln's Presidency

Abraham Lincoln's Presidency

“Succinct, informative, and compelling, this series is a must-have for most libraries.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →

 
Cover: A Perfect View: Book 3

A Perfect View: Book 3

“Fans of the earlier books will be excited about Cici’s latest escapade.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Teen Incarceration: From Cell Bars to Ankle Bracelets

Teen Incarceration: From Cell Bars to Ankle Bracelets

“A strong addition to collections in need of social science titles on prison reform.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Hooray for Pilots!

Hooray for Pilots!

“Familiar job choices that also tap into preschool curricular units on community.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →

 
Cover: Using Physical Maps

Using Physical Maps

“A recommended series to help students appreciate the language and importance of maps.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →

 
Cover: From Strawberry to Jam

From Strawberry to Jam

“Strongly consider Ladybug and Honeybee; other titles can be selected to fill subject gaps.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →

 
Cover: This Is My Country

This Is My Country

“A good resource for preschool collections to introduce children to the emergent world around them.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →

 
Cover: Web-Spinning Spiders

Web-Spinning Spiders

“Well-organized information and solid . . . photographs make this series an additional choice for younger readers.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →

 
Cover: A Spy Called James: The True Story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War Double Agent

A Spy Called James: The True Story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War Double Agent

“Rockwell’s detailed yet accessible text is perfectly matched with Cooper’s exceptional oil paintings. . . . A profoundly successful work.”—starred, School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Stickmen's Guide to Earth's Atmosphere in Layers

Stickmen's Guide to Earth's Atmosphere in Layers

“Chock-full of information, these guides will intrigue . . . curious browsers, who will pore over the pages.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →

 
Cover: Underneath My Bed: List Poems

Underneath My Bed: List Poems

“Appropriately sized for independent readers, this fun and imaginative volume is a go-to poetry handbook for the elementary crowd.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: The Palace of Memory

The Palace of Memory

“Danny’s charm, abilities, and mental fortitude will endear him to both old and new readers. Purchase where readers clamor for fast-paced adventure/mystery.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Vampires on the Run: A Quinnie Boyd Mystery

Vampires on the Run: A Quinnie Boyd Mystery

“This second outing doesn’t suffer from the awkward stumbles that plague many follow-up novels. . . . A lively Maine mystery with spooky elements that kids will relish.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Break the Siege: Make Your Own Catapults

Break the Siege: Make Your Own Catapults

“[B]ooks about warfare tend to fly off the shelf, and this series is worth a good look. . . . Perseverance is key with these high-interest crafts.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →

 
Cover: Look, a Shark!

Look, a Shark!

“Gorgeous close-up photographs adorn the pages of this series. . . . Beginning readers will find these titles interesting and browsable. . . . A fine addition where animal books are popular.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →

 
Cover: I Eat Apples in Fall

I Eat Apples in Fall

“These titles will encourage students to not only engage with the books but with the world around them as well. . . . [A] starting point for fall-related activities.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →

 
Cover: Birds vs. Blades?: Offshore Wind Power and the Race to Protect Seabirds

Birds vs. Blades?: Offshore Wind Power and the Race to Protect Seabirds

“Tightly written text and rich photography make this a must-read for those interested in environmental science and clean energy. Use this in classrooms to get debates on clean energy started.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Football Time!

Football Time!

“[A] dynamite choice for beginning readers . . . [and] a nice introduction for kids who are thinking of trying a new sport. . . . First-round draft picks with crowd-pleasing potential.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →

 
Cover: Hurricane Katrina and the Flooding of New Orleans: A Cause-and-Effect Investigation

Hurricane Katrina and the Flooding of New Orleans: A Cause-and-Effect Investigation

“[W]ithout being too gratuitous, gory, or sensational . . . [this series] will help students understand the impact of each disaster on history. . . . A strong choice for pleasure reading and report writing.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →

 
Cover: I Want a Bedtime Story!

I Want a Bedtime Story!

“[A] fun read-aloud . . . [and a] fine addition to most library collections.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: One Night

One Night

“®eads quickly and lightly. . . . An adequate choice for struggling readers.”—School Library Journal View →