Reviews
Natural Disasters through Infographics
“This introduction to seismic events, from earthquakes to tsunamis, features brightly colored illustrations that give the title high visual energy.” —Booklist View →
For the Good of Mankind?: The Shameful History of Human Medical Experimentation
“Writing from a mindful, balanced perspective, Wittenstein keeps the essential ethical questions about rights of the individual, the advancement of science, and the evolution of informed consent in clear view.” —Booklist View →
Ick! Yuck! Eew!: Our Gross American History
“Those who like gross stuff will get a kick out of reading about the stinky living conditions, bug-infested and rotting food that people ate, the lack of dental and other personal hygiene, and other icky bits of eighteenth-century American history.” —Booklist View →
The Case of the Vanishing Honeybees: A Scientific Mystery
“This attractive volume explores the world of honeybees and the mysterious malady that threatens them….Throughout the book, excellent color photos illustrate the text.” —Booklist View →
What Noise Does a Rabbit Make?
“A charming barnyard animal story, spiced up by a surprisingly high-octane chase.” —Booklist Online View →
Stolen Luck
“[This] book will find an audience among reluctant readers attracted by the setting and the supernatural edge of the Dario Quincy Academy of Dance series.” —Booklist Online View →
Shadowlark
“With its blend of dystopian, steampunk, and generally fantastical elements, Spooner’s follow up is even stronger and more gripping than the debut and is sure to ensnare further loyal readers.” —starred, Booklist View →
Fourth Down and Inches: Concussions and Football's Make-or-Break Moment
“Solid, powerful material—this ought to make any football fan contend with the harsh realities of the sport.” —Booklist View →
The Franchise
“Aimed at reluctant readers and using short chapters, an enticing plot, and an admirable protagonist, this is a provocative, ethically satisfying glimpse of the gritty underside of professional football.” —Booklist View →
Triangle Choke
“A worthy addition to MMA-based youth titles, and particularly newbie friendly.” —Booklist View →
Ultimate Fighting: The Brains and Brawn of Mixed Martial Arts
“The informative text follows the history and evolution of UFC fights and those who participated in them. The many color photographs match the text in tone: there’s little sensationalism, especially considering how much there could be.”… View →
Baseball Is Fun!
“This title in the Sports Are Fun! series presents about the simplest tutorial on baseball possible—but makes it look enjoyable and nonthreatening, which is the whole point….[T]he text is remarkably clear.” —Booklist View →
Darkness Everywhere: The Assassination of Mohandas Gandhi
“Though remarkably dense in facts, it is an engaging story and high-interest read” —Booklist View →
Marvelous Muffins, Breads, and Pancakes
“The You’re the Chef series cover images are so bright, bold, and, well, mouthwatering, readers are gonna want to cram on their chef’s hat, roll up their sleeves, and dive right in.” —Booklist View →
“Hays’ story is filled with touching honesty and youthful wisdom, all of which help undergird Grover’s own discovery of the healing power of family, love, and art.” —Booklist View →
Snowball Truce!: Book 2
“Rosemary Wells’ Max and Ruby fans will recognize the maturing relationship in these quick adventures.” —Booklist Online View →
Play It Again, Mallory
“Mallory’s emotions are clearly expressed in the first-person narrative and the many grayscale illustrations.” —Booklist Online View →
Dino-Wrestling
“Many a little reader will do a victory dance in the stacks for this combination of dinosaurs and hand-to-hand combat.” —Booklist Online View →
“This reader-friendly nonfiction may inspire further inquiry into the life of an important figure in American history and may encourage kids to be mindful of King’s ideals of fairness and equality, not only on the third Monday of each January but all year round.”… View →
Map My Neighborhood
“The subject heading for these books is cartography, and these map-making directions are indeed simple enough for a new reader…. These work best read together to reinforce the concepts and give children ideas for things they can map themselves.” —Booklist View →
“This colorful picture book offers a light, amusing introduction to directional terms.” —Booklist Online View →
“An engaging look at growing up and dealing with the unexpected.”—Booklist View →