Reviews
Platypuses: Web-Footed Billed Mammals
“The unusual comparison of mammal traits makes this a series worth considering.”―School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Key Discoveries in Earth and Space Science
“[E]ncourages creativity, critical thinking, and independent research….Visual and nonvisual learners alike will appreciate this series’ approach.”―School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Understanding Credit
“These texts break down the most essential components of financial literacy for young readers….The books offer effective and concrete tips young people will easily grasp.”―School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Theoretical Physicist Brian Greene
“[I]nformative and inspiring series….Highly recommended, especially where current biographies, particularly of those involved in STEM careers, are needed and requested; strong supplemental reading for science classes, too.”―School Library… View →
My Clothes, Your Clothes
“[The text] is clear and straightforward yet also nuanced and culturally sensitive…emphasizes that it’s best not to ignore differences but to learn more about them….All students can benefit from this series.”―School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
What's Great about Rhode Island?
“In an innovative change from most state sets, these books are lively travel guides to each state’s top 10 kid-friendly places….[These books] introduce kids to the magic of travel and offer them a look at some of the United States’s most interesting… View →
Overturning Wrongful Convictions: Science Serving Justice
“[W]ell-researched, extremely thorough look at how the legal system can go awry….The writing is on the scholarly side, making it ideal for students doing research or seeking an in-depth analysis of the subject….A strong purchase about an always timely… View →
Exploring the West: Tales of Courage on the Lewis and Clark Expedition
“[T]hese engaging and creative offerings succeed, introducing important people, events, and inventions in a lively, dramatic way….Recommended for history curricula, as well as for both school and public libraries.”―School Library Journal View →
Suffrage Sisters: The Fight for Liberty
“A useful introduction to women’s history.”―School Library Journal View →
Place Hacking: Venturing Off Limits
“Rosen explains the subject in accessible language that will hook even reluctant readers….An engaging look at an intriguing topic.”―School Library Journal View →
Members Only: Secret Societies, Sects, and Cults — Exposed!
“With detailed, engaging text and eye-catching photographs, this book will draw in those interested in little-known facts of the deliberately strange.”—School Library Journal View →
Detective Gordon: The First Case
“The full-color illustrations add whimsy to the tale and perfectly complement this gentle read….Hand this one to precocious readers who have graduated from early chapter books but aren’t ready for too much strife in their novels.”―School Library Journal View →
Prairie Fire
“There is a little something for everyone in this sequel to the acclaimed The Story of Owen (Carolrhoda Lab, 2014)….A fantasy YA novel that steers clear of love triangles, teen angst, and a tidy ending is hard to come by; Prairie Fire and its prequel are… View →
Super Football Infographics
“[T]hese bright, well-designed offerings are a cut above most athletic-oriented titles.”—School Library Journal View →
Birthday Rules
“A nice choice for a birthday gift or a special read for birthdays in classrooms or daycares.”—School Library Journal View →
Terrorist: Gavrilo Princip, the Assassin Who Ignited World War I
“This narrative is not only informative but intriguing and ultimately harrowing….[A]n excellent contribution to World War I history collections.”—School Library Journal View →
From Pumpkin to Pie
“[A]n ideal first step for nonfiction newbies. . . . this one sets itself apart from the usual fare for this audience. Strong offerings.”—School Library Journal View →
An Ambush of Tigers: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns
“This crash course in juxtaposition and imagination should be celebrated with a peal of bells. An inspiring addition to any poetry collection.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Something Sure Smells Around Here: Limericks
“An amusing, whimsical flavor runs through all of the selections here, and cute, colorful cartoon drawings accompany each offering, making this a wonderfully ridiculous collection.”—School Library Journal View →
FishFishFish
“Thanks to its wordless design, expressive characters, colorful look, and small jumps in time between panels, this tale will appeal to a broad range of children.”—School Library Journal View →
The Lost Prince
“There is plenty of derring-do and swashbuckling in this fast-paced adventure. . . . [T]his is a salty tale that most middle grade readers will enjoy.”—School Library Journal View →
“With just the right balance of escapade, mystery, and fantasy, Else’s companion to The Traveling Restaurant (Gecko Pr., 2012) hits all the right notes for a fast-paced romp of an adventure.”—School Library Journal View →
The Conformity
“The conclusion to the thrilling ‘Twelve-Fingered Boy’ trilogy (Carolrhoda Lab) has it all: explosions, romance, mental telepathy, hellish creatures comprised of living humans, and a crazy religious cult….Fans of the series will be satisfied.”—School… View →
I Feel Sick!
“Ross’s trademark watercolor and pen and ink illustrations will guarantee check outs if this series is popular in your library. A supplemental series for most libraries.”—School Library Journal View →