Reviews
“. . .the text is spare, elemental, and without a preachy word.” —Booklist View →
Count Your Way through Russia
“Useful for introducing other cultures, for short classroom reports, or for teaching children to count in another language” —Booklist View →
Arctic Explorer: The Story of Matthew Henson
“Ferris’s gripping chronicle of the explorers’ six perilous attempts over 18 years to reach the North Pole includes diary quotes that vividly re-create scenes of the arctic winter. . . A solid asset, filled with intriguing expedition photos, that can be used for… View →
Count Your Way through Japan
“Useful for introducing other cultures, for short classroom reports, or for teaching children to count in another language” —Booklist View →
Count Your Way through China
“Useful for introducing other cultures, for short classroom reports, or for teaching children to count in another language” —Booklist View →
Civil Rights Pioneer: A Story about Mary Church Terrell
“. . .sure to be useful for research and school reports.” —Booklist View →
Vincent van Gogh
" . . .A fine job of describing van Gogh’s life in a way that children will understand." —Booklist View →
Booker T. Washington
“What a fine little biography of the young Booker T. Washington this is. . . precise language and soulfully illustrated with a soft pastel palette. . . Told so diligently that it cannot help but inspire.” —Booklist View →
Clyde Tombaugh and the Search for Planet X
“. . .This will be an attractive addition to astronomy collections.” —Booklist View →
Pablo Picasso
“. . .uses short sentences and lots of images to engage primary-grade readers. Porter’s colorful illustrations, almost mimicking Picasso’s own style, flesh out the biography.” —Booklist View →
Story of a Dolphin
“Colorful and gently humorous illustrations, a clear and concise text, and an important but subtly conveyed message about human-animal interactions make this both an entertaining story and a useful tool to stimulate discussion about the intelligence and resourcefulness of the… View →
“This entry in the new Biomes of North America series has several particularly nice features: the glossary precedes the text, a map defines the location, and the good resources sections includes both books and Web sites. The writing style is lively. . .” … View →
Stateswoman to the World: A Story about Eleanor Roosevelt
“. . .attractive to reluctant readers.” —Booklist View →
What Are You Figuring Now?: A Story about Benjamin Banneker
“. . .smooth engaging biographical story; the mature, style and sucinct text make this a good choice for reluctant readers.” —Booklist View →
Fine Print: A Story about Johann Gutenberg
“. . .this book will have a wide use in school and public library collections.” —Booklist View →
Listening to Crickets: A Story about Rachel Carson
“. . .sensitive line-and-gray-wash artwork. . . illustrates the book with distinction. Libraries will find this an attractive choice.” —Booklist View →
Mr. Blue Jeans: A Story about Levi Strauss
“. . .engrossing. . .” —Booklist View →
The Back of Beyond: A Story about Lewis and Clark
“This readable book imparts the essence of such a trek. . . Numerous full-page black-and-white illustrations add to the tale.” —Booklist View →
Cracking the Wall: The Struggles of the Little Rock Nine
“Bringing the story to life are expressive paintings that clearly show the rage, unhappiness, and dignity of the people involved in the conflict.” —Booklist View →
With Open Hands: A Story about Biddy Mason
“This hearty tale is accompanied by many gentle line drawings.” —Booklist View →
The Copper Lady
“Young readers will be fascinated as they discover this interesting link between the U.S. and France.” —Booklist View →
Fire at the Triangle Factory
“In 1911 New York City, Jewish Minnie and Catholic Tessa can only be friends at the factory, but this friendship pays off when the famous and tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire takes the lives of many of their coworkers. . . Large color drawings. . . are a wonderful asset to View →
Writer of the Plains: A Story about Willa Cather
“Karen Ritz’s full-page pencil drawings are quiet and beautiful.” —Booklist View →