Reviews
The Spy Who Played Baseball
Baseball player—Moe Berg—who went by the name of Runt Wolfe—“didn’t just steal bases. He stole enemy secrets.” Jones describes Berg’s childhood in New Jersey, where his love for baseball was matched by his love of learning. Berg played for the… View →
Gal Gadot, best known for playing the title role in Wonder Woman, grew up a long way from Hollywood. Born and raised in Israel, she became a confident, athletic young woman who represented her country in the Miss Universe pageant before serving two years in the military, where she taught View →
Coding in the Real World
With bright, colorful illustrations and a pleasantly jumbled layout, these titles in the Kids get Coding series introduce key computer programming concepts to early elementary-schoolers. Each volume uses approachable, everyday examples and a friendly tone to both explain why coding is… View →
Gal Gadot: Soldier, Model, Wonder Woman
“Readers looking for information about Wonder Woman and Gadot will find this a timely and very positive account of the actress’ life.”—Booklist View →
Economic Inequality: The American Dream under Siege
“This remarkably even-handed, lucid volume confidently leads readers through the murky world of wealth and economics in America. . . . Instructive, galvanizing nonfiction for a critical issue with widespread effects.”—starred, Booklist View →
The World Cup: Soccer's Global Championship
“Soccer fans, or just casual readers, will enjoy this short but engaging supplemental resource.”—Booklist View →
The Monarchs Are Missing: A Butterfly Mystery
“[E]ncourag[es] readers to become citizen scientists and actively help monarch conservation efforts.”—Booklist View →
“Sweeping lines and elongated shapes make goats and camels appear graceful in this arid Kenyan landscape and lend a refreshing, contemporary tone to the story. Readers will be drawn to Etabo’s vulnerability and to his sister, Akiru’s generosity.”—Booklist View →
The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary
“Ramos is a voice to watch; her exceptional writing and compassionate realism will draw many readers . . .”—starred, Booklist View →
Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship
“Young readers searching for means to have difficult, emotional, and engaged discussions about race will find an enlightening resource in Irene and Charles’ explorations.”—Booklist View →
Crayola ® Fall Colors
“Throughout, relevant art exercises encourage readers to try drawing techniques such as shading or using dots for texture. . . . Engagingly laid out and written, this concept book accommodates a variety of learning styles.”—Booklist View →
The Notations of Cooper Cameron
“[T]akes readers into the mind of a character affected by OCD. . . . [A] perceptive character study within a quiet, involving novel.”—Booklist View →
May's Wild Walk: Book 1
“Give this to readers who want a tale with a heart.”—Booklist View →
Locked Up for Freedom: Civil Rights Protesters at the Leesburg Stockade
“It will be impossible for readers not to feel a sense of relatability with the girls in the photographs, who were so much younger than the more famous heroes of the civil rights era, but no less resolute or brave.”—Booklist View →
Zoo Scientists to the Rescue
“Newman clearly describes the conditions that led to each species becoming endangered and encourages readers to think carefully about their own actions in light of threats to wildlife.”—Booklist View →
Belinda the Unbeatable
“Adults will appreciate the gentle message of good sportsmanship, while children will be caught up in the adventure of this wonderful addition to wordless comics for young readers.”—starred, Booklist View →
Trashing the Planet: Examining Our Global Garbage Glut
“Soundly researched and carefully sourced, the text speaks to the complexity of the issue, while offering suggestions for action in readers’ own backyards.”—Booklist View →
One Brave Summer
“[W]ill appeal to a wide range of readers, from online gamers to horse enthusiasts.”—Booklist View →
Let's Explore India
“[Offers] young readers a nice glimpse into another culture.”—Booklist View →
Lindsey Vonn
“[Vonn is] committed to helping young girls gain confidence, and this biography, which showcases her focus and determination, will hopefully help young readers do just that.”—Booklist View →
“[A] delightfully oddball picture book. . . . young readers will be drawn to Bruno’s unfailingly positive outlook and opportunistic sense of adventure.”—Booklist View →
Yours Sincerely, Giraffe
“Its gentle friendship story will leave readers feeling warm and fuzzy, making this early chapter book a great addition to any collection.”—starred, Booklist View →
I'm Big Now!
“The pastel illustrations and gentle rhymes work to reassure young readers. . . . An especially good feature here is how the mixed racial background of this family . . . is presented matter-of-factly.”—Booklist View →
Detective Gordon: A Case in Any Case
“An engaging book for early independent readers and for reading aloud to younger children.”—Booklist View →