Reviews
Bombs over Bikini: The World’s First Nuclear Disaster
“With deft, well-researched precision, Goldsmith explores the ethical implications of nuclear testing….A stirring addition to any classroom discussion about the environment.” —Booklist View →
How We Clean Up a Park
“Nelson’s voice is chirpy though never condescending and always reinforces what is happening in the photos….[T]his ought to rev up kids for some helpful fun in the sun.” —Booklist View →
A Midterm Night's Scheme: Book 6
“Page’s black-and-white line drawings match the cartoony tone of Robbins’ comic.” —Booklist Online View →
A Matter of Souls
“©ompelling and thought provoking.” —Booklist View →
Cold, Crunchy, Colorful: Using Our Senses
“This is just one entry in the Jane Brocket’s Clever Concepts series, all of which share the same snazzy appeal.” —Booklist View →
Astrophysicist and Space Advocate Neil deGrasse Tyson
“This swift-moving overview of the affable astrophysicist’s career focuses on the origin and growth of his interest in space science, and also his unusual aptitude for communicating scientific ideas and discoveries to public audiences.” —Booklist View →
Chasing the Storm: Tornadoes, Meteorology, and Weather Watching
“Accessible text, engaging diagrams, and dynamic photographs make this a surefire hit for budding scientists and their teachers.” —Booklist View →
Returning to Shore
“A quiet, thoughtful story for sophisticated readers.” —Booklist View →
Preppy Fashion
“The design of each title echoes the style presented (batik patterns for boho, for instance), and the information is accessible, helpful, and should inspire kids to express themselves.” —Booklist View →
The Other Way Around
“Often frank, other times startling, always filled with the familiar wanderlust most every teen experiences, this book has wheels.” —starred, Booklist View →
The Shibboleth
“This is a dyed-in-the-wool middle book—filled with training, planning, and sinister omens, its chief achievement is to foment excitement for the finale. And in that it succeeds splendidly….This fits uncomfortably in every box in which you’d try to put it—in other… View →
Netta and Her Plant
" ‘It’s Tu B’Shevat today,’ the teacher explained. ‘Your name, Netta, means ‘plant,’ and now is the time to plant.’ So opens this picture book about the Jewish New Year for Trees, celebrated on the fifteenth day of Shevat. Although Tu B’Shevat isn’t explained within the… View →
The Scar Boys
“Harry’s obsession with punk music will appeal to music lovers, while his journey to accept himself for who he is—scarred face and all—is one that will likely resonate with any teen trying to find his way in the world.” —Booklist View →
K-Pop: Korea's Musical Explosion
“Though technically a book about a specific genre of music, this straightforward text also serves as a history of modern Korean culture and the phenomena of globalization.” —Booklist View →
Chart Topper
“Aimed at reluctant readers, with short chapters and snappy dialogue, this entry in The Opportunity series continues the brand by providing an entertaining, charming, and thoughtful peek into a field many creative types aspire to enter.” —Booklist View →
Traumatic Brain Injury: From Concussion to Coma
“The currency of this topic and its potential impact on teens make this a smart choice for school and public libraries.” —Booklist View →
Spending Spree: The History of American Shopping
“Tracing the social and economic changes that led the American population from self-sufficiency to recreational shopping, the text is interesting and very readable….In this useful, historical presentation, Bix offers a good deal of information in an accessible way.”… View →
Pope Francis: First Pope from the Americas
“Interweaving politics and religion, Watson offers up a fascinating history of a country and the rise of an influential and humble religious leader….[A]n informative inside look at the spiritual leader of 1.2 million people.” —Booklist View →
Hey, Charleston!: The True Story of the Jenkins Orphanage Band
“A fascinating piece of history, complemented by Bootman’s hazy full-bleed paintings.” —Booklist View →
Recentering the Universe: The Radical Theories of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton
“The book’s illustrations are well chosen and include archival images of the universe as well as photos of sites and artifacts. A solid discussion of a pivotal time in science history.” —Booklist View →
Pre- and Re-, Mis- and Dis-: What Is a Prefix?
“Budding wordsmiths in particular will benefit from this lively look at one of language’s most versatile transformative tools.” —Booklist View →
A Wounded Name
“The transcendent nature of Hamlet is artfully emphasized by the contemporary characters and setting, and the reality that far too many young women are prone to Ophelia’s love-besotted mistake.” —Booklist View →
Stinky Sanitation Inventions
“Marsico takes readers on a smelly tour that roams widely, both historically and geographically. Each topic gets one relatively short but well-written page of text and a full-page photo with several captions.” —Booklist View →