Reviews
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
I Want a Bedtime Story!
“[A] fun read-aloud . . . [and a] fine addition to most library collections.”—School Library Journal View →
Black Beauty
“A good introduction to a classic, perfect for classroom reading and storytimes with older children.”—School Library Journal View →
“[A] great choice for reluctant readers. . . . [B]eautifully illustrated and unusual book sure to tickle the funny bone of independent readers.”—School Library Journal View →
Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Maniac Muffins
“With a plethora of details and powerful humor, this title will be a popular segue into STEM sessions. Expect an explosive storytime.”—School Library Journal View →
Nara and the Island
“Ungureanu’s debut picture book shows the beauty of island living through the eyes of a child. . . . A charming addition for one-on-one and small group sharing that offers plenty to talk, think, and write about.”—School Library Journal View →
The Stand-In
“This tale will resonate with young adults looking for a unique coming-of-age story. . . . A purchase for libraries where realistic fiction . . . titles are in demand.”—School Library Journal View →
Facebook Founder and Internet Entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg
“These palatable biographies . . . might inspire pride in [students’] own developing STEM skills. . . . The bright, clean format and accessible tone make these entry biographies great for classrooms and libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
Dino-Racing
“Colorful rhyming fun for car lovers, racing aficionados, and dinophiles.”—School Library Journal View →
Like a Bird: The Art of the American Slave Song
“This is an excellent resource for music and art teachers as well as for social studies and U.S. history lessons.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story
“This sensitive and well-crafted account of a Nagasaki bomb survivor is an essential addition to World War II biography collections for middle school students.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Mind-Boggling Numbers
“Amusing . . . this book may work best in the hands of enthusiastic parents, educators, or XKCD fans who wish to inculcate a love of numbers in the next generation.”—School Library Journal View →
“Talvitie’s amusing illustrations add immeasurably to the text. . . . Readers with fond memories of Frog and Toad and those who love Winnie-the-Pooh will adore meeting this new pair of friends.”—School Library Journal View →