Reviews
Regine's Book: A Teen Girl's Last Words
“®eaders will find themselves rooting for Regine until the end.”—School Library Journal View →
“The colorful, well-designed pages may encourage some children to browse but the books are also useful for reports, and their colorful, modern look is sure to grab the attention of even reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal View →
“The stories are quick and satisfying, and challenges at the back of the books contribute to the enjoyment. Wummer’s pencil and ink illustrations add a humorous touch and are perfect for the stories.” —School Library Journal View →
“These books provide an excellent way to support and extend reading, math, and science skills and include appended activities to reinforce the concepts. The eye-catching illustrations, done in vibrant colors, add to the appeal.” —School Library Journal View →
“An outstanding history of scientific inquiry, this title will appeal to future oceanographers and excite them with the news that there is still important research to be done.” —Starred, School Library Journal View →
“Fridell delivers a compelling history of forensic science, from its beginnings in 1910 through the present. Examples of investigations abound and are brought to life by photos. Most riveting are the descriptions of professionals involved in a murder case, including a medical… View →
“Readers of Spy Technology will be delighted to learn that such ingenious gadgets as pistols in lipstick cases are not just the stuff of James Bond, but have been used by organizations like the CIA and the KGB. . . This… View →
Cesar Chavez
“The short lines of text and competent color illusrations on every page are appropriate for the reading level.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains
“A thoroughly enjoyable tale that deserives a plce in most libraries.” —Starred, School Library Journal View →
The Flyer Flew!: The Invention of the Airplane
“Hill ably conveys complex physics concepts such as lift in mostly clear explanations, which are extended in color diagrams. . . this title offers a compelling view of engineering feats, a welcome approach for the target audience.” —School Library… View →
Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely: What Is an Adverb?
“The energy and sheer razzmatazz of the text and graphics will have young grammarians entranced.” —School Library Journal View →
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Demeter & Persephone: Spring Held Hostage [A Greek Myth]
“The artwork is excellent throughout. . .” —School Library Journal View →
Over a Thousand Hills I Walk with You
“Beautifully crafted and smoothly translated, this searing novel is all the more remarkable for the sense of place it conveys through vividly remembered details of an African world. . . Painful to read, but unforgettable, this book will provoke thought and discussion.”… View →
“. . .excellent close-up photos perfectly match the straightforward text.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
A Library Story: Building a New Central Library
“A fact-filled look at the design and construction of the new Central Library of the Minneapolis Public Library. . . A mix of color and archival graphics enliven the text. While librarians and local library supporters will probably be this book’s most receptive audience,… View →
“One of the most important insights—hard won after over a decade of searching for something about herself to love—that Liz gains is that gender can be identified on one’s own terms: girl doesn’t have to equal cheerleader.”—The Bulletin of the Center for… View →
The Snowflake: A Water Cycle Story
“The inspired format and occasionally poetic text enliven and clarify a potentially confusing subject.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
The Perfect Shot
“This novel will resonate with readers long after the final page.” —Starred Review, School Library Journal View →
Where Does Food Come From?
“Attractive, clear, photographs of food, food sources, and children of various ethnicities, illustrate where foods come from and how some basic foods and beverages are made, such as hot cocoa, lemonade, bread, French fries, and ketchup. Brief food trivia make interesting… View →
Frontier Surgeons: A Story about the Mayo Brothers
“. . .authoritative and objective.” —School Library Journal View →
Engineer Ari and the Rosh Hashanah Ride
“Cheerful illustrations depict the sights and scenes of Israel with nostalgia and charm…this delightful title [will] also appeal to train-loving children.” View →
“The heroine of this charming, gently subversive graphic memoir loves Little League and hates dresses, so what does she grow up to be? Gloriously herself.”—People Magazine View →
Harvest of Light
In this wonderfully different Hanukkah book, an Israeli family harvests olives to be processed into the oil. The daughter provides a simple narrative, which is clearly written and accompanied by full-color photographs de-picting each step in the process from gathering and sorting the… View →