Reviews
Expressing the Inner Wild: Tattoos, Piercings, Jewelry, and Other Body Art
“The narrative style is so succinct that readers will find they’ve already devoured a whole section of the book without even noticing, and full-color and black-and-white photos make the read all the more enticing.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Netta and Her Plant
“A little girl’s understanding of the annual Jewish New Year for trees, known as the holiday of Tu B’Shevat, begins with a seedling she continues to care for through her primary years, watching it grow into a fine small tree. This gentle narrative incorporates the… View →
The Scar Boys
“Etches its way onto the heart and leaves a mark.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Mumbet's Declaration of Independence
“Delinois’ full-bleed paintings are heroic in scale, richly textured and vibrant….A life devoted to freedom and dignity, worthy of praise and remembrance.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Odd, Weird & Little
“Jennings does not skip a beat as he builds realistic relationships and problem-solving around an outrageously funny premise.” —starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Wild Animal Neighbors: Sharing Our Urban World
“An unusual issue set forth clearly and concisely for middle school and high school readers.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Recentering the Universe: The Radical Theories of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton
“An inspiring, holistic take on milestones of scientific progress.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
BZRK Reloaded
“High-octane; high stakes; high cool-quotient.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
1 Cookie, 2 Chairs, 3 Pears: Numbers Everywhere
“Brocket once again presents a pleasingly huge variety of objects, from the mundane to the fantastic and everything in between.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Darkness Everywhere: The Assassination of Mohandas Gandhi
“Though brief, this informative and insightful overview of Gandhi’s life, assassination and legacy is a solid introduction to the subject.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
The Case of the Vanishing Honeybees: A Scientific Mystery
“Markle presents a solid, respectful overview of colony collapse disorder….In all, a solid addition to the insect shelves, with a valuable emphasis on science as process.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Welcome to the Tribe!: Book 1
“A boy bullied on account of his birthmark befriends a vivacious vermillion dinosaur in this delightfully whimsical tale of friendship….Fun, imaginative and inventive—dino-mite!” —Kirkus Reviews View →
For the Good of Mankind?: The Shameful History of Human Medical Experimentation
“In a dramatic, engrossing narrative, Wittenstein describes many cringe-inducing examples of the ways doctors have exploited the marginalized, powerless and voiceless of society as human guinea pigs over the centuries….A harrowing, often gruesome, exploration of some of the… View →
Dino-Wrestling
“Combining spot-on rhythms and rhymes with a narrative style that is akin to a sports announcer, the verses fly by as the dinosaurs gather to watch and participate in the Dino-Wrestling Jamboree….Young wrestlers will find all the action and moves they are seeking within these View →
Pre- and Re-, Mis- and Dis-: What Is a Prefix?
“From the definition of prefixes on the dedication page to the helpful chart on the final page, teachers will find many reasons to turn to this reliable series to supplement their grammar lessons….Whether it’s for vocabulary building or helping students understand how… View →
A Bag of Marbles: The Graphic Novel
“Readers can pretend this is an awfully big adventure, and they’ll keep flipping pages.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
“A quirky little tale with appeal to newly minted independent readers with sophisticated senses of humor.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Guinea Dog 2
“With the introduction of Fido’s gifted progeny, Jennings leaves readers begging for another absurd adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
What Noise Does a Rabbit Make?
“Byrne’s colors are bold, and his animals, drawn with an appealing simplicity, are apt for preschoolers.” —Kirkus Reviews View →
Bone by Bone: Comparing Animal Skeletons
“[The author’s] ‘what if’ questions are right on target for young learners, connecting them to the subject and extending their imaginations.” —Kirkus Reviews View →