Reviews
Exposing Torture: Centuries of Cruelty
“Marcovitz succeeds in bringing focus to the larger issue of torture and the plight of individual victims around the world. Students doing research will find depth in this book and its extensive back matter.”―School Library Journal View →
You Can Do It, Bert!
“With minimalistic illustrations, an expressive little orange bird, and lots of white space on each page, the book is a natural for preschool storytimes. A good choice for those embarking on a new adventure.”—School Library Journal View →
Chernobyl's Wild Kingdom: Life in the Dead Zone
“Thought-provoking.” —School Library Journal View →
The Bunker Diary
“A unique choice that will get teens talking.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Pope Francis: First Pope from the Americas
“[A] wide-ranging portrait of the religious leader.” —School Library Journal View →
Remaking the John: The Invention and Reinvention of the Toilet
“[T]his honest, fact-filled little book should attract readers and researchers.” —School Library Journal View →
Sneaker Century: A History of Athletic Shoes
“Readers of all stripes will appreciate the role sneakers play in our lives. A fun and informative addition.” —School Library Journal View →
One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia
“Simple but lyrical text conveys this beautiful, thought-provoking tale of ecological awareness and recycling. . . . An inspiring account.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Alice + Freda Forever: A Murder in Memphis
“Highly recommended as an insightful exploration of an important historical true crime and a solid introduction to narrative nonfiction.”—Library Journal View →
Shopping Trip Math
“Old-fashioned word problems made fresh and new.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Get a Job at a Business
“A helpful series for teens looking to turn their hobbies into cash or just seeking a good job.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Why Are There Stripes on the American Flag?
“The storylike narrative is simple, engaging, and informative…. All in all, an appealing first look at American emblems.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Help! My Brother's a Zombie
“[T]he lightly spooky nature of the selections combined with the brevity of the text and inclusion of illustrations makes this series a good choice for younger readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Tear You Apart
“Cross deftly takes the all-too-familiar Disney fairy tale tropes (fair maiden, handsome prince) and turns them on their heads….A great read for fans of the television show, Once Upon A Time.” —School Library Journal View →
How Does Weather Change?
“[T]he vibrant three-quarter page photos on every page will give inquisitive readers an inviting gateway to natural phenomena and the people who study them. Solid introductions to the subject.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Playing Pro Basketball
“Top-notch writing, colorful photos and sidebars, fact boxes, and diagrams combine to make this series a standout…. A great series that sheds light on the reality of life in professional sports.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Plan a Sleepover Party
“Some kids would throw a party every weekend if they could, while others dread the very idea. Both types will get something out of this series…. Energetic design with lots of photos of diverse kids ensures wide appeal.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Your Head Shape Reveals Your Personality!: Science's Biggest Mistakes about the Human Body
“Concise narratives work well with photos and graphic images to convey the history of scientific thought while reminding readers that with advancements in science and technology, today’s facts could just as easily be proven inaccurate in the future.” —School Library View →
BirdCatDog
“A compelling, engaging, and original wordless graphic novel for young children in which readers can determine the hero…. A must-own for elementary school libraries.” —School Library Journal View →
“Ideal for hesitant and avid readers alike.” —School Library Journal View →
Movies and TV Top Tens
“Give this to young enthusiasts of the ‘Guinness World Record’ books.” —School Library Journal View →
Arctic Thaw: Climate Change and the Global Race for Energy Resources
“An important case study and source of current information for serious students of climate change.” —School Library Journal View →