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Cover: Our Farm

Our Farm

“A fascinating portrait of modern farm life chronicled through color photographs and conversations.” —School Library Journal – Curriculum Connections View →

 
Cover: Anansi and the Box of Stories: [A West African Folktale]

Anansi and the Box of Stories: [A West African Folktale]

“Krensky’s retelling is simple and fast-moving, ably supported by Reeves’s illustrations.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Clyde Tombaugh and the Search for Planet X

Clyde Tombaugh and the Search for Planet X

“This interesting story is simply and directly told. Excellent-quality watercolor paintings appear throughout.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa

“A forthright, easy-to-read introduction to this increasingly recognized African-American holiday.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Think Big!

Think Big!

“The positive message, endearing characters, and cheerful cartoon illustrations give this book great child appeal.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely: What Is an Adverb?

Dearly, Nearly, Insincerely: What Is an Adverb?

“The energy and sheer razzmatazz of the text and graphics will have young grammarians entranced.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Nick's Secret

Nick's Secret

“A light, well-rounded story that will appeal to dog lovers and mystery fans.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Mazal Bueno!

Mazal Bueno!

“So joyful and welcoming, there will be shouts of ‘Mazal bueno!’ in every preschool.”―starred, School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Zayde Babysits before Passover

Zayde Babysits before Passover

“Universal themes of grandparenting and family traditions make this a good addition to holiday collections.” — School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Matter and Energy: Principles of Matter and Thermodynamics

Matter and Energy: Principles of Matter and Thermodynamics

“The language and sentence structure make an otherwise difficult subject easier to understand through conversational text.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Mousetraps

Mousetraps

“. . .Maxie’s voice captures the insecurity and wish to fit in that color the adolescent years. . .” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: My Best Friend, the Atlantic Ocean, and Other Great Bodies Standing Between Me and My Life with Giulio

My Best Friend, the Atlantic Ocean, and Other Great Bodies Standing Between Me and My Life with Giulio

“This is a fresh take on teen romance. Expect readers to beg for the next installment.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: The Laugh Stand: Adventures in Humor

The Laugh Stand: Adventures in Humor

“This team marries humor with sublime learning. Teachers will find great beginnings for lesson plans here.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Grover's Hanukkah Party

Grover's Hanukkah Party

“Sweet Grover counts all the great things the number eight has to do with the holiday.” — School Library Journal View →

 

“Keleti’s life experiences will captivate new generations of readers while simultaneously teaching important history lessons.” – School Library Journal View →

 

“Keleti’s life experiences will captivate new generations of readers while simultaneously teaching important history lessons.” – School Library Journal View →

 

“Keleti’s life experiences will captivate new generations of readers while simultaneously teaching important history lessons.” – School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Twist, Tumble, Triumph: The Story of Champion Gymnast Ágnes Keleti

Twist, Tumble, Triumph: The Story of Champion Gymnast Ágnes Keleti

“Keleti’s life experiences will captivate new generations of readers while simultaneously teaching important history lessons.” – School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Children of Clay: A Family of Pueblo Potters

Children of Clay: A Family of Pueblo Potters

“A beautifully illustrated short work on the life of a family of potters from Santa Clara Pueblo.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Avoiding Drugs

Avoiding Drugs

“This serviceable title introduces the difference between ‘medicinal’ and ‘non-medicinal’ drugs. . . a useful choice.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Louanne Pig in Making the Team, 2nd Edition

Louanne Pig in Making the Team, 2nd Edition

“. . .well suited for storytelling to young children and as read-alone material for slightly older readers.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Relativity and Quantum Mechanics: Principles of Modern Physics

Relativity and Quantum Mechanics: Principles of Modern Physics

“The language and sentence structure make an otherwise difficult subject easier to understand through a conversational text.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Molly in the Middle

Molly in the Middle

“The posed photographs, cropped so as to reveal no background, give the book plenty of white space.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Campfire Mallory

Campfire Mallory

“This book takes readers to camp and makes them want to stay there. . . A lighthearted, enjoyable read.” —School Library Journal View →