Reviews
The Twelve-Fingered Boy
“Shreve is an admirable, wise protagonist…. Fans of Alexander Gordon Smith’s ‘Escape from Furnace’ series (Farrar) will enjoy the fast-paced paranormal twists this novel offers, and the ending will leave them wanting more.” —School Library Journal View →
The Royal Treasure Measure
“This clever account, told in rhyme, alludes to the basis for most of today’s standard measurement: the human body….The exaggerated, colorful cartoon illustrations are humorous and appealing. Fans of the author’s other math concept books will be delighted with… View →
H.O.R.S.E.
“This book will encourage all readers to grab a close friend and get out to play a game, matching their athleticism to their imaginations.” —School Library Journal View →
Circles, Stars, and Squares: Looking for Shapes
“This simple, straightforward title is perfect for young children who are learning the basics, while the examples could easily lead to discussions about the objects themselves with slightly older readers. A great addition to concept-book collections.” —School… View →
Peace and Quiet: Book 4
“This graphic novel is perfect for all young readers, but especially those who might be dealing with their own blended-family situation. Readers learn there will be hard times adjusting to the changes but that they can still be part of a loving family unit.” —School View →
Plague Riders
“The short text (approximately fourth-grade reading level) and intriguing design of these books will appeal to challenged and reluctant readers in middle and high school.” —School Library Journal View →
Four Secrets
“These middle school kids encounter drugs, alcohol, sexuality, and violence, but Willey sensitively and skillfully reveals not only the details of their drastic act, but also the secrets that the three friends and their victim harbor, secrets that shape who they are and what their… View →
Dear Teen Me: Authors Write Letters to Their Teen Selves
“A winning collection for both teens and former teens, alike.”—School Library Journal View →
“These titles present basic concepts, thinking skills, and reading skills all wrapped up in engaging stories starring mouse siblings Wanda and Albert… Libraries in need of math concept books with eye-catching artwork should consider these books first purchases.”… View →
Being a DJ
“Good selections for browsing and for students who might be considering out-of-the-box careers.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Upland Bird Hunting: Wild Turkey, Pheasant, Grouse, Quail, and More
“[T]hese profiles of North American game hunting and fishing are valuable for their breadth of coverage.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Put on Your Thinking Cap: And Other Expressions about School
“The pages are well designed, and the texts are lively. Since many of the idioms have mathematical, historical, or scientific connections, this series may be used across curriculums, with plenty of opportunities for writing activities.” —School Library Journal, View →
Volunteering Smarts: How to Find Opportunities, Create a Positive Experience, and More
“Both authors use friendly, conversational styles, resulting in narratives that are straightforward and readable, with key facts and tips highlighted so readers can easily find the main points.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Carter's Christmas
“Fictional children describe family celebrations in these volumes that are suitable for either individual or group reading…. All the cartoon illustrations are nicely done, with bright colors and animated characters… Appealing selections.” —School Library View →
Your Circulatory System
“This series will be useful in any collection needing updated texts about the human body… These titles will appeal to browsers, and the strong back matter makes them useful for reports as well.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Let's Make a Circle Graph
“The instructions are clearly written and the illustrations that support the creation of the graphs are helpful…. Overall, these books provide strong simple instructions and will give teachers solid supplemental material when teaching graphing.” —School… View →
American Rock: Guitar Heroes, Punks, and Metalheads
“From bluegrass to blue-eyed soul and bubblegum pop to hip-hop, readers discover the exciting evolution of music in America…. This informative set will be useful for reports and of high interest to reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal, Series Made… View →
Fly, Chick, Fly!
“The soft artwork is the strength of this sweet picture book about a baby owl reluctant to leave the nest… this book can be enjoyed simply for the antics of an endearing bird or appreciated for its larger theme of growing up.” —School Library Journal View →
Bruno Mars: Pop Singer and Producer
“These crowd-pleasing titles will fly off the shelves. Written in shorts chapters and sentences, with easy font size, and filled with well-captioned, eye-popping photographs, they will draw in readers…. The writing style is engaging throughout.” —School… View →
Sparrow, Eagle, Penguin, and Seagull: What Is a Bird?
“The energetic rhyming text and zany cartoon illustrations will captivate students and make it fun to learn about what makes each group distinctive. Goneau’s cartoon creatures nicely complement the facts that Cleary imparts in his rhythmic narrative… Solid additions to… View →
Forensic Identification: Putting a Name and Face on Death
“The explanations are clear and to the point: this is how the unknown dead are identified, and these are the tools the scientists use in the identification process. Written by a board-certified forensic anthropologist, the book contains color photos (some quite graphic), diagrams,… View →
What Does a Screwdriver Do?
“Using very simple language and only a few sentences per page, these titles introduce common tools. Each book shows the parts of the subject (which are easy to identify in close-up photos) and explains how the item is used and by whom. All the volumes include a list of safety tips… View →
Battle of the Dinosaur Bones: Othniel Charles Marsh vs Edward Drinker Cope
“These books showcase major scientific developments and the brutal competition behind the scenes. They are highly engaging accounts of researchers resorting to cheap shots, spying, and double crossing to take credit for pivotal discoveries. But they are also disturbing… View →