Reviews
Math in Art and Sports
“Perfect to use in the classroom as examples of why math matters, but also visually appealing and an interesting read in general.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Military Animals
“An engaging introduction for young readers.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Experience Nature: How Time Outside Makes You Feel
“A must-have series for developing self-awareness practices and empowerment in children.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Crayola ® Science of Color
“Educators could use this series for lessons on art, adaptations, optics, and culture. Highly recommended.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
In It Together: A Story of Fairness
“Using real-life examples and scenarios to teach social emotional skills to young children, this series is a good choice for both classroom and library settings across the board.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Why We Go to the Hospital
“An impressive introductory resource to encourage healthy practices among children.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
D-Day Invasion
“A perennial favorite time period among students receives a fresh treatment.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Sharks on the Hunt
“A wealth of information and dynamic visuals capture many fascinating aspects of sharks.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Who Invented the Airplane?: Wright Brothers vs. Whitehead
“A good choice to increase interest in STEM topics or for reports on inventions/inventors.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Porcupines and Hedgehogs
“[U]seful overviews of the animals.”—School Library Journal Series Made Simple View →
Nathan Hale: America's First Spy
“[A]n engaging and informative introduction to the world of espionage.”—School Library Journal Series Made Simple View →
Astrological Signs: Facts, Trivia, and Quizzes
“Plenty of fact and theory go along with the pencil exercises, memory challenges, and games to play with groups. . .This series is going to be very popular in middle school libraries.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
¡Es una boa constrictora! (It's a Boa Constrictor!)
“Appealing close-up photographs of tropical animals are the main draw of this introductory series.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Angel Sharks in Action
“This series provides readers with solid introductions to some fascinating shark species. Key areas are covered with clear language. . .including physical features, life cycles, and feeding behaviors.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Historic Williamsburg: A Revolutionary City
“This series chronicles the development of well-known U.S. landmarks. Kids learn that the Gateway Arch is symbolic of St. Louis being a gateway to the west and that an artist named Lei Yixin was the sculptor of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial. Handsome photographs are plentiful View →
Chilling Ancient Curses
“An appropriately named series that features just the right mix of history, mystery, and contemporary references for newly curious and seasoned skeptics alike.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
A Journey with Hernán Cortés
“The writing is simple and direct, though rich with detail. Potentially problematic topics, such as the treatment of Indigenous people by invaders, are handled sensitively and honestly. . .These are first-rate research materials presented with much care for reluctant… View →
Fun Experiments with Matter: Invisible Ink, Giant Bubbles, and More
“Clear diagrams guide readers through the nine to 12 projects found in each of these books. A good mix of old favorites (cornstarch slime and a homopolar motor) are featured along with some neat new tricks (a lens made of ice and coffee filter chromatography).”—School… View →
Extreme Earthquakes and Tsunamis
“Chock-full of enticing facts and figures, this series focuses on natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and wildfires from around the globe. . .The eye-catching layouts and short bursts of information make these perfect for casual browsing and sharing among… View →
El tigre dientes de sable (Saber-Toothed Cat)
“The mix of images—mixed-media illustrations and photographs of fossils—is very engaging.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Feeling Sad
“An essential purchase for early learning collections needing materials for toddlers and preschoolers that effectively introduce basic emotions.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Crayola ® Summer Colors
“A fine choice that encourages readers to both explore their creativity and learn about artistic terms and colors in nature.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Mysteries of the Egyptian Pyramids
“These attractive titles focus on archaeological efforts to answer enduring questions about some of the ancient world’s most famous sites.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Abraham Lincoln's Presidency
“Succinct, informative, and compelling, this series is a must-have for most libraries.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →