Reviews
Jennifer Lawrence: Star of The Hunger Games
“A mix of quotations and full-color photographs keeps readers’ interest piqued.” —School Library Journal View →
Can You Tell a Gecko from a Salamander?
“All three titles are filled with sharp, colorful photographs with engaging close-ups of special characteristics.” —School Library Journal View →
Escape from Planet Yastol
“This lightweight, lighthearted adventure will appeal to middle-grade science-fiction fans, particularly reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Tricky Rabbit Tales: Book 2
“There’s no shortage of excitement in these Choose-Your-Own-Adventure-style graphic novels…. For beefing up reluctant-reader offerings, these books are worth a look.” —School Library Journal View →
Say Something, Perico
“The upbeat ending and a personality-packed parrot will delight youngsters.” —School Library Journal View →
“The matter-of-fact tone used to describe animals eating and being eaten, as well as descriptions of desert life, brings the setting to life for children. The thick, off-white pages and small illustrations in muted colors create a pleasant individual reading experience. With its… View →
Iceberg, Right Ahead!: The Tragedy of the Titanic
“A comprehensive, well-written, thoroughly researched title.” —starred, School Library Journal View →
Can You Tell a Bee from a Wasp?
“Fun, eye-opening titles for browsing and classroom research.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Not a Buzz to Be Found: Insects in Winter
“A lovely way to spin science and literature into a curriculum for youngest readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Investigating Heat
“This series is well organized and written in clear, concise language.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Rally for Recycling
“These appealing books show young readers how they can have a positive impact on the world.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Fall Apples: Crisp and Juicy
“In a series of books that describe all things about fall, Rustad provides a lively vehicle for extending readers’ vocabulary.” —School Library Journal View →
The Shabbat Princess
“Jewish girls who love all things related to princesses, especially fans of Pinkalicious and Fancy Nancy, will delight in this endearing story.” –School Library Journal View →
From Washboards to Washing Machines: How Homes Have Changed
“This visually dynamic series engages kids from the covers all the way through to the end with its vibrant colors and striking images.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Put Wedges to the Test
“The texts provide clear explanations and the experiments add a significant degree of interest. The color photographs are crisp and clear, as are the diagrams.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Lily Renée, Escape Artist: From Holocaust Survivor to Comic Book Pioneer
“Like the comic books that Lily Renée Wilheim drew in the 1940s as a pioneer woman in a male-dominated industry, this biography is a tale of peril and suspense.” —School Library Journal View →
Free Running
“The titles in the dance subset are distinctive and will be popular due to recent television programs. Free Running and Street Soccer also stand out as sure hits.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Exploring Space Robots
“These titles cover their topics in broad strokes and crank up the general interest level with a relatively large photo or (more often) a dramatic artist’s rendition on every page.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs: A Scientific Mystery
“This eye-catching, well-written book provides a window into the efforts of a coalition of scientists, wildlife groups, and zoos to decode the mysterious die-off of the Panamanian golden frog, which began in the mid 1990s.” —School Library Journal View →
The Little Black Dress and Zoot Suits: Depression and Wartime Fashions from the 1930s to the 1950s
“These well-written and appealing books place clothing and fashion, from underwear to headgear, in the larger context of American history, emphasizing that for most of our past, clothing signified status and reinforced societal roles, especially for women….. This series is… View →
Is the End of the World Near?: From Crackpot Predictions to Scientific Scenarios
“Intriguingly disquieting reading.” —School Library Journal View →
I Want a Party!
“The whimsy and simple story line will appeal to young children.” —School Library Journal View →
Duck, Death and the Tulip
“The surrealistic yet modest synthesis of collage and drawings is true to the simple elegance and poignancy of the text.” —School Library Journal View →