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Goal!: The Fire and Fury of Soccer's Greatest Moment
“[A] large amount of information is contained in this slim, engagingly readable book.”—School Library Journal View →
“[T]his collection stand[s] out on the shelf. . . . A clever and inspiring addition to the series.”—School Library Journal View →
Sonia Sotomayor: First Hispanic U.S. Supreme Court Justice
“Well organized and straightforward, this biography is appealing with its bright photographs and bold, easy-to-read font. . . . An informative, interesting, and, most of all, inspiring read.”—School Library Journal View →
Hamster and Cheese: Book 1
“[A] humorous mystery. Children who are just beginning to read graphic novels independently will enjoy solving the case with Sasspants. The full-color cartoons enhance the comic appeal.”—School Library Journal View →
The Punctuation Station
“The vibrant art captures the energy of the bustling station crowded with a variety of cartoon animal travelers and the excitement of the train ride itself. . . . [An] informative and entertaining title.”—School Library Journal View →
The Meeting: Book 1
“The story has enough action to keep readers’ interest and a dramatic resolution. . . . The soft watercolor illustrations evoke the summer forest setting and move the story along. A good start to a new series.”—School Library Journal View →
Feivel's Flying Horses
“Watercolor illustrations with ink lines illustrate the immigrant experience on New York’s Lower East Side in the late 1800s and help bring to life the magic of Coney Island. . . . [T]his story celebrates the richness of the Jewish American experience.” View →
“The rhythmical text moves the tale along at an enjoyable pace and creates a sense of fun. Childlike illustrations are painted in flat, bold colors across spreads that contain lots of amusing details. . . . For collections looking for a fresh version of an old story, this book fits View →
Benno and the Night of Broken Glass
“[W]hat truly distinguishes this book is the striking multimedia artwork composed of paper, fabric, and drawn images in hues of olive, brown, and red. Interesting angles, textures, and patterns add to the visual effect throughout. . . . [T]he message of terror and sadness that… View →
Michael Jackson: Ultimate Music Legend
“Accompanied by large, colorful, and clear photographs throughout, the narrative takes readers on the journey of Jackson’s incredible success and fame while handling the more difficult aspects of Jackson’s life, such as molestation charges and drug abuse, in an… View →
A Tale of Two Seders
“Cis’s delightful acrylic paintings beautifully complement the text. . . [A] realistic, contemporary story.”—School Library Journal View →
Dino-Baseball
“Wheeler includes on-the-field plays as well as typical baseball-crowd fun like a manager’s tantrum, a seventh-inning stretch, and a visit to the snack bar. Gott’s illustrations are masterful at catching the leaping, running action of the battling behemoths and giving… View →
The Horrors of Andersonville: Life and Death Inside a Civil War Prison
“Combined with photographs and illustrations, the firsthand accounts and quotations make a compelling, interesting book. Numerous sidebars offer intriguing stories about hospital gangrene and surgical fevers, distribution of rations, escape attempts, and cleanliness issues such as… View →
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Perseus: The Hunt for Medusa's Head [A Greek Myth]
“The tales feature clearly conveyed storylines, concise dialogue, suspense-filled action, and bright-colored visual fireworks.”—School Library Journal View →
An Unspeakable Crime: The Prosecution and Persecution of Leo Frank
“[T]his recounting of an injustice is as haunting as the author contends. Well-placed period photos and reproductions add immediacy to the text.”—School Library Journal View →
Elmer and Rose
“Fans will welcome this addition to the series . . . [Y]oungsters will enjoy looking at the bright jungle scenes and the cartoonlike animals that form Elmer’s world.”—School Library Journal View →
A Walk in the Prairie
“Besides providing resources for units in science, ecology, and social studies, these titles foster a new appreciation for the diversity and complexity of biomes that cover vast sections of land around the world.”—School Library Journal View →
The Kung Fu Puzzle: A Mystery with Time and Temperature
“The colorful manga-style artwork is energetic and well executed. Fine additions where books such as Jimmy Gownley’s ‘Amelia Rules’ (S & S) and Jarrett J. Krosoczka’s ‘Lunch Lady’ (Knopf) are popular.”—School Library… View →
I Want Two Birthdays!
“Ross’s bright, cheerful trademark watercolor illustrations add much humor to this already funny tale about having too much of a good thing. Children love birthday celebrations and will be delighted with this newest ‘Little Princess’ story.” View →
Looking Like Me
“The rhyme and repetition flow naturally, capturing the rhythms of everyday conversation and the hip-hop beats many children hear daily….This book is an excellent introduction to verse, for it vividly demonstrates how poetry is a vital part of daily life.” —starred,… View →
Wish You Were Dead
“[H]is gripping plot will keep readers turning pages late into the night.” —School Library Journal View →
Punished!
This lighthearted fantasy would be an excellent classroom read-aloud. The language concepts are deftly explained and the clever, wordplay-filled dialogue provides numerous examples. . . . The short text and lively cover art will attract young readers, who will howl at the atrocious… View →
My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic
“Belongs in every middle and high school library and teen resource collection.”—School Library Journal View →