Reviews
Cookie, the Walker
“Though the illustrative style and storyline will make this book a favorite for younger children, this ‘be careful what you wish for’ tale has several themes that will provide topics for classroom discussion with older children.” —Library Media Connection View →
Their Skeletons Speak: Kennewick Man and the Paleoamerican World
“This title is hard to put down once you start it. This would be an excellent addition to every school library.” —starred, Library Media Connection View →
How Do Helicopters Work?
“[T]he series fills a hole in most elementary collections. Young boys eager for nonfiction books will grab these titles.” —Library Media Connection View →
Che Guevara: You Win or You Die
“This book would be a great resource for information about Latin America and to teach students the importance of primary sources.” —Library Media Connection View →
Battle of the Dinosaur Bones: Othniel Charles Marsh vs Edward Drinker Cope
“The books are short and full of illustrations; they explore topics students find interesting and provide facts and details enough to give readers a solid beginning.” —Library Media Connection View →
Deadly High-Risk Jobs
“With an emphasis on the ‘wow’ and the ‘gross,’ these beautifully photographed books will appeal to readers, especially boys. They could also serve as hi-lo books for older, struggling readers.” —Library Media Connection View →
Miracle Mud: Lena Blackburne and the Secret Mud That Changed Baseball
“This story is sure to hook young baseball fans with its action-packed illustrations and unique subject matter….The book is an excellent way to engage young sports fans and could easily be used as a bridge for interdisciplinary activities.” —Library Media Connection View →
Sparrow, Eagle, Penguin, and Seagull: What Is a Bird?
“The presentation is so much fun that readers are unaware of how much they are actually learning.”—Library Media Connection View →
The Future We Left Behind
“Lancaster’s science fiction novel is a read as quick and compelling as its predecessor, Human.4.” —Library Media Connection View →
Let's Make a Circle Graph
“This series is a wonderful addition to any primary classroom library…. [A] rarity in its field.” —starred, Library Media Connection View →
Little White Duck: A Childhood in China
“This is a beautiful introduction to a China that few of us will ever understand.” —starred, Library Media Connection View →
Your Circulatory System
“Photos are crisp and vibrant, diagrams are simple yet informative, and there are images of specific body parts. This is an informative series for the inquisitive reader who wants to know basic facts about how our body works.” —Library Media Connection View →
El ciclo del agua (Earth's Water Cycle)
“Young children will be attracted to the colorful photographs that enhance the large text.” —Library Media Connection View →
¿Sabes algo sobre mamíferos? (Do You Know about Mammals?)
“If your school offers science curriculum instruction in Spanish, this series is a ‘must-have’ addition.” —Library Media Connection View →
Secret Diary: Book 1
“With fun, full-color illustrations, this graphic novel is able to portray the daily life of Lou in a playful manner while relaying pre-teen heartache and angst.” —Library Media Connection View →
The Girl Who Owned a City: The Graphic Novel
“The strong-willed, resourceful main character sets an excellent example for girls of all ages and the ingenuity of the children shows the virtues of perseverance and resiliency in the face of disaster. Overall, this is an entertaining read with great artwork that is sure to… View →
Muay Thai: Kickboxing Combat
“Martial arts is a popular topic with pre-teens, and this series will more than adequately fit the needs of both school and public libraries on the subject.” —Library Media Connection View →
Armed Services
“The series will be appealing to boys in particular.” —Library Media Connection View →
In Search of the Fog Zombie: A Mystery about Matter
“Positioning science in real-life situations… is a strong point of this series.” —Library Media Connection View →
Friend Me!: 600 Years of Social Networking in America
“This is a thought-provoking book on how human beings have connected over the centuries… If students read this book, they will learn significant facts about the history of society in America.” —Library Media Connection View →
Alien Investigation: Searching for the Truth about UFOs and Aliens
“A fun read with its mix of colorful pictures, news articles, and firsthand accounts, this book will keep readers entertained while learning.” —Library Media Connection View →
Meltdown!: The Nuclear Disaster in Japan and Our Energy Future
“Bortz is meticulous in his detailing of the events, using spectacular photography, charts, and diagrams to aid the reader in understanding the magnitude of this disaster.” —Library Media Connection View →