Reviews
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Climate Migrants: On the Move in a Warming World
“A fitting addition to a classroom or school library. This thorough volume will be useful for reports and discussions on the intersection of environmental and social problems.”—School Library Journal View →
Legalizing Marijuana: Promises and Pitfalls
“Used in conjunction with other resources, this will be a useful addition for high school research collections.”—School Library Journal View →
The Great Leopard Rescue: Saving the Amur Leopards
“Libraries will definitely want to add this title for all of their animal-loving patrons, especially those with an interest in conservation efforts.”—School Library Journal View →
The Animal Mating Game: The Wacky, Weird World of Sex in the Animal Kingdom
“Downer’s investigation of the myriad ways different species produce offspring is sure to enthrall researchers and browsers.”—School Library Journal View →
The Alligator's Smile: And Other Poems
“A fabulous merging of science and poetry. . . . Beware: young readers with an interest in reptiles, science, or poetry are certain to snatch up this work. Recommended for most collections.”—School Library Journal View →
The Thief's Apprentice
“Reminiscent of Blue Balliett’s Chasing Vermeer and Laura Marx Fitzgerald’s Under the Egg, this is a unique spin on the heist novel that will appeal to sophisticated middle graders.”—School Library Journal View →
The Secret of Goldenrod
“[A] unique twist on the traditional haunted house story. . . . A strong additional purchase for those who enjoyed Jennifer Chambliss Bertman’s Book Scavenger and Tess Hilmo’s With a Name Like Love.”—School Library Journal View →
Truth in Sight: Book 2
“A wonderful addition to a must-have series.”—School Library Journal View →
LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field: Striving for Equality
“This brief and up-to-date overview . . . reinforce[s] the message that athletics are for everyone. . . . For libraries with strong interest in sports history or LGBTQIA topics.”—School Library Journal View →
Top Prospect
“Purchase where there is a high interest in football and where books for reluctant readers are needed.”—School Library Journal View →
Wired Man and Other Freaks of Nature
“Kaufman brings a fresh voice to the contemporary realistic fiction genre. . . . This will appeal to those who enjoy Carrie Mesrobian’s books.”—School Library Journal View →
Plants Can't Sit Still
“The bright illustrations and the simple but moving text make this a solid addition to any collection looking to inspire interest in the natural world.”—School Library Journal View →
His Royal Majesty of the Mushrooms: Book 3
“[T]he characterization provides the right balance of humor and heart. . . . The action is never too scary, and it’s always compelling enough to hold readers’ attention.”—School Library Journal View →
The Human Microbiome: The Germs That Keep You Healthy
“Unexpectedly informative and up-to-the-minute in research, this is a nifty look through a clear window at our unsuspected personal passengers. Consider this in-depth resource for reports and students who are not easily made squeamish.”—School Library Journal View →
Understanding Suicide: A National Epidemic
“Edifying and thorough, this title will prove useful for students doing research or those interested in learning about this tragic phenomenon.”—School Library Journal View →
On One Foot
“This excellent introduction to the Golden Rule can be used successfully with Jewish and non-Jewish audiences.” — School Library Journal View →