Reviews
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 →
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 →
Nathan Blows Out the Hanukkah Candles
“Shining a light on an experience shared by many contemporary families, this book is a worthy addition for all collections.” —School Library Journal View →
“Children will respond to Helena, a self-contained child who finds her own quiet way to respond to the noise around her.” —School Library Journal View →
I Am So Strong
“Ramos’s amazingly expressive characters show at first glance how each creature is feeling. The well-crafted illustrations make the book worth purchasing.” —School Library Journal View →
“Enzo certainly has his flaws, and they make him a believable character whose voice will ring true with children even when they don’t agree with his choices.” —School Library Journal View →
Sadie's Sukkah Breakfast
“This is a sweet and low-key story, with gentle, sunny illustrations. It is as much about its young protagonists’ independence and initiative as it is about Sukkot. —School Library Journal View →
Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Seaside Shenanigans
“This quirky, over-the-top tale will amuse children with its random silliness and fun seaside setting…. Detailed full-color line drawings invite readers to pore over the scenes for humorous touches.” —School Library Journal View →
Engineer Ari and the Hanukkah Mishap
“As with the earlier Engineer Ari books, this one combines simple charm with a good-hearted message, all wrapped up in a bit of interesting history about the first steam engine to travel between Jaffa and Jerusalem in 1892.” —School Library Journal View →