Reviews
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 →
Hooray for Pilots!
“Familiar job choices that also tap into preschool curricular units on community.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Using Physical Maps
“A recommended series to help students appreciate the language and importance of maps.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →