Reviews
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 →
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 →
Ghostly Evidence: Exploring the Paranormal
“Skeptics and believers alike will enjoy this ghoulish and informative exploration of ghosts and the paranormal.” —School Library Journal View →
Ode to a Commode: Concrete Poems
“This is a solid book of poetry with a variety of enjoyable examples to inspire readers’ own efforts.” —School Library Journal View →
Santa Clauses: Short Poems from the North Pole
“Quiet haikus written by Santa Claus are gift-wrapped in lovely folk-inspired, jewel-toned spreads…. A lovely and enticing addition.” —School Library Journal View →
Ruby Valentine and the Sweet Surprise
“This title will be a useful addition where holiday books are in demand or to address the needs of any child trying to adapt to a new sibling.” —School Library Journal View →
Latke, the Lucky Dog
“This is a pleasant Hanukkah title, with the bonus of nicely conveying that the rescued animal is a lucky dog indeed. A brief description of the holiday is included.” —School Library Journal View →
Mercy Mode
“Garner continues her unique take on the very popular zombie story, focusing less on the horror of being attacked by mindless hordes of the undead and more on the homesteading tale of a small group just trying to survive.” —School Library Journal View →