Reviews
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 →
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 →
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 →
“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 →
“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 →
What Is Government?
“Written for emergent readers, these titles explain the various aspects of government in simple terms.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Babka Sisters
“This sweet, tasty tale of babka and love…is a fun read-aloud (perhaps best paired with some heavenly babka).”―Jewish Book Council View →
Battle Cry
“After reading this novel, students should have a very realistic picture of what life was like on the American frontier during this very volatile time period.” —Library Media Connection 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 →
Escape from Pyramid X: Book 2
“Imagine directing your own story. . . what the characters will do, which direction to take, even how the story will end. This graphic novel series allows you to do just that.” —Library Media Connection 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 →
Pinky Bloom and the Case of the Silent Shofar
“Would be enjoyed by any early reader that has interest in mystery books.”―Association of Jewish Libraries View →
My Name Is Hamburger
“A historically accurate portrayal of many families’ Jewish American experience in the mid-twentieth century, with themes of antisemitism and anti-immigration that are relevant to today…a welcome addition to the canon of children’s novels in verse about the… 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 →
“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 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 →
“Costello’s vibrant paintings blend realistic and abstract styles, filling the spreads with color.” —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 →
We Are the Scrappy Ones
“We Are the Scrappy Ones is a remarkably beautiful, soul-lifting, groundbreaking story. For our world and the future of our vibrant disabled community, I’m overjoyed this book exists.”—Shane Burcaw, author of the award-winning books Not So Different: What… View →
Can People Count on Me?: A Book about Responsibility
Using real-world scenarios, this series takes a concrete approach to explaining such things as how to deal with bullying, how to show others you care, and how to react responsibly to different social situations. View →
Living in Rural Communities
“These titles are well done and provide a good first look at different kinds of communities that children may encounter.” —Library Media Connection View →
Picture Perfect
“Readers will feel the tension mounting as Ian begins to piece together the reality he can no longer ignore, and there are plenty of twists and turns to keep the pages turning.” —Kliatt View →