Reviews
Secrets of the Sky Caves: Danger and Discovery on Nepal's Mustang Cliffs
“The book design is attractive and accessible and includes quality photographs and clearly labeled map. The book will enlighten young readers to one of the most fascinating explorations and discoveries happening today. . . . This well-executed narrative envelopes readers in a… View →
BZRK Reloaded
“The ending will leave fans anxiously awaiting the conclusion to this exciting trilogy.” —School Library Journal View →
Traumatic Brain Injury: From Concussion to Coma
“A concise and well-researched exploration of mild to severe injuries of the human brain.” —School Library Journal View →
Handle with Care: An Unusual Butterfly Journey
“Crisp, full-page photographs capture each impressive stage of the butterfly’s journey….This fascinating topic, rarely featured for a young audience, offers an accessible, visual delight.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Jacked: Ford Focus ST
“This new series features teenagers from various cultural backgrounds and cities, who all have one thing in common—a love for illegal car racing…. [T]he writing is designed for struggling readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Upside Down Babies
“The boisterous illustrations feature cartoon animals shaded with a surprising depth of color that is quite beautiful, and the overall effect is bold and bright….This title will be popular with the storytime crowd.” —School Library Journal View →
White Space
“One of the marks of a classic horror story is the slow and insidious shifting of the rules within the tale’s universe….Bick is a master of the genre, balancing tension, terror, and tedium through repetition and fractured storytelling.” —School Library Journal View →
Scarlatti's Cat
“Beccia’s painterly illustrations are evocative of the time period and have muted colors, plenty of detail, and a little whimsy thrown in for good measure….A fun historical read that could be used as a segue to discussing composers and artists or read simply as an… View →
K-Pop: Korea's Musical Explosion
“This highly accessible text focuses on K-Pop from the 1960s to the modern day, highlighting some of the biggest artists and most influential record labels….The addition of a selected bibliography featuring several websites and blogs makes this book a great tool for students… View →
Cold, Crunchy, Colorful: Using Our Senses
“This selection would be a wonderful tool for heightening a child’s awareness of all the sensory experiences afforded by an outing to the park or any other venue or for a fun sensory-based scavenger hunt at home on a dreary day. In any case, it’s a book that will be… View →
The Scar Boys
“Vlahos’s narrative flows easily and rings true….Distinguished in every way.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Mumbet's Declaration of Independence
“Vividly colored illustrations reflect the generally hopeful tone of the story, while bold compositions and thickly layered paint suggest folk art. Freeman’s strength of character is reflected in her determined facial expressions and strong stance.” —School Library… View →
Welcome to the Tribe!: Book 1
“Bannister’s anime-influenced style makes for some adorable characters with vivid colors and cartoony scenery. The book is full of charm and sets the groundwork for future adventures in what will hopefully be a long-running series.” —School Library Journal View →
Map My Neighborhood
“Good examples of beginning narrative nonfiction that includes well-explained hands-on activities.” —School Library Journal View →
Energy and Waves through Infographics
“Each title does offer sheaves of basic information in particularly concentrated form…and the resources lists are above average.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
“[T]his well-written novel will appeal to readers with artistic or literary leanings, or those with a fondness for Southern settings.” —School Library Journal View →
Fun Food Inventions
“This set is a browsers’ delight as well as a rich resource for science or pop-history report writers.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
The Brain-Boosting Benefits of Gaming
“Young gamers who wonder what’s inside their Xboxes or how those dramatic graphics are created will come away from these satisfying volumes with plenty of facts.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Can You Tell a Stegosaurus from an Ankylosaurus?
“By encouraging readers to notice similarities and differences, the set engages them with age-appropriate critical thinking, making this set a natural choice for Common Core use.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
“The author succeeds in creating a believable portrayal of an overly dramatic young teen with the expected afflictions and embarrassments that accompany this difficult age, such as first boyfriends and younger sisters.” —School Library Journal View →
Little Fish: A Memoir from a Different Kind of Year
“Readers leaving home for the first time will relate to the author as she shares her ambivalent feelings in comparing home and childhood friends versus college life and a newfound circle of friends.”—School Library Journal View →