Reviews
The Sin-Eater's Confession
This gut-wrenching story is like watching a terrible accident in slow motion….Fans of Bick’s Ashes zombie trilogy will be surprised if they pick this up, but those who do will find ample food for thought and discussion." —VOYA View →
Shaking the Foundation: Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution
“In a perfectly outlined text complete with historical facts, pictures, and informative sidebars, Darwin’s theory from its conception to its promotion are explored….This is a must-have in any library collection as its educational value cannot be denied. It is sure to… View →
Zombie Makers: True Stories of Nature's Undead
“An apropos tie-in with pop culture…[Zombie Makers] slays reader apathy from the first glimpse of the cover art.”—VOYA View →
American Country: Bluegrass, Honky-Tonk, and Crossover Sounds
“[Sachs] covers an amazing amount of ground and dozens of performers on pages packed with photos, sidebars and playlists….Highly readable.” —VOYA View →
Four Secrets
“This novel will make students think, and would be good for discussion.” —VOYA View →
Food: The New Gold
“[Food: The New Gold] is ideal for school reports or other assignments on this topic, and middle school readers will find themselves engrossed once they begin reading this honest and interesting text.” —VOYA View →
Tales from the Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest with Pete Athans
“A great book for a wide variety of readers…The perfect example of why certain nonfiction titles should also be recommended to adults: Everyone can learn a lot reading this book.” —VOYA View →
The Girl Who Owned a City: The Graphic Novel
“This is a graphic-format retelling of Nelson’s 1975 novel, but it feels like a contemporary offering from the camp of postapocalyptic adventure… Jones’s gorgeous illustrations will suck readers in. It is an overall engaging story that could spark some lively… View →
Meltdown!: The Nuclear Disaster in Japan and Our Energy Future
“The recounting of the disaster in Japan is a compelling opening for adiscussion of available energy sources. The step-by-step sequence of events, from earthquake to tsunami to nuclear emergency, leads into the power choices to be made now and in the future, with benefits and… View →
Alien Investigation: Searching for the Truth about UFOs and Aliens
“A balanced presentation of the topic. Numerous eyewitness accounts, plus interviews with scientists, keep the text objective without losing the high-interest appeal.” —VOYA View →
Death of a Dreamer: The Assassination of John Lennon
“An excellent introduction to an era of history through the lens of John Lennon.” —VOYA View →
Friend Me!: 600 Years of Social Networking in America
“Informative, interesting, and socially relevant—you will want to add this to your collection.” —VOYA View →
Job Smarts: How to Find Work or Start a Business, Manage Earnings, and More
“While there are many books out there on teenage employment, the eye-pleasing graphic layout, the length, and the supplemental charts and graphs from USA TODAY will make young adult readers more likely to pull Job… View →
No Crystal Stair: A Documentary Novel of the Life and Work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller
“Eye-opening….This book will capture readers’ interest from the first pages and they will find themselves still thinking about it weeks later.” —VOYA View →
Queen Latifah: From Jersey Girl to Superstar
“Sparkling graphics, stylish layout, and engaging writing will attract young readers, especially those needing one-hundred-plus-page biographies for assignments….Admirable.” —VOYA View →
The White Zone
“Marsden tells a story that resonates highly in today’s society where there are many different types of chaos disrupting lives and homes worldwide.” —VOYA View →
The Knife and the Butterfly
“Based on a true incident, this work of fiction is gritty, sad, and not for the faint-hearted.” —VOYA View →
Is the End of the World Near?: From Crackpot Predictions to Scientific Scenarios
“In the introduction to Is the End of the World Near?, author Ron Miller makes a salient point: He states, ‘Is the world going to come to an end? The simple answer is yes.’ Although the rest of the book is filled with everything from ‘crackpot… View →
Iceberg, Right Ahead!: The Tragedy of the Titanic
“The tension surrounding the Titanic’s demise captures readers from page one of the introduction in this new release, which coincides with the one-hundredth anniversary of the sinking of the ship in April 2012…. This is a worthwhile addition to your maritime… View →
Lily Renée, Escape Artist: From Holocaust Survivor to Comic Book Pioneer
“A distinctive and useful visual portrayal of an inspirational true story, this graphic novel offers a great deal as an educational tool.” —VOYA View →
Hoopskirts, Union Blues, and Confederate Grays: Civil War Fashions from 1861 to 1865
“Quotes from famous Americans and frequent references to art and literature help to contextualize the volume, and its glossary, timeline, recommended reading, and online resources make this set a terrific resource for the classroom. It will also be enjoyed as recreational reading… View →
Ultraviolet
“Anderson uses stunning sensory details to bring Alison’s condition to life. The reader can understand what it is like to taste numbers and feel syllables through the beautifully written descriptions. Unlike any other paranormal story, Ultraviolet is a multilayered… View →
Brooklyn, Burning
“Parts of Brooklyn are evocatively portrayed with descriptions that show Brezenoff intimately knows, or remembers, this part of New York and loves it.” —VOYA View →