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Cover: G.O.A.T. Basketball Power Forwards

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)

“The illustrated “Greatest of All Time” series offers readers with an interest in professional sports an opportunity to learn more about some of the finest athletes of all time. Each title in the series focuses on a particular position and then offers readers mini-biographies of the top…

 
Cover: My First Dino-Football

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)

“This colorful and engaging book is part of a series of board books that introduces infants and toddlers to various sports. The focus here is football. Fun-loving dinosaurs and those who are fierce-looking run up and down the filed of green until one team celebrates victory at the end.…

 
Cover: Wonderful Hair: The Beauty of Annie Malone

School Library Journal

“Gorgeous paintings of industry and determination, set to a story of a practical young woman who wanted people to feel good about themselves and was a pioneer of natural Black hair care products, this is a good choice for the elementary biography section.”—starred, School Library…

 
Cover: Many Ways to Be

School Library Journal

“The major themes across these titles are joy and understanding, which are sure to bring a smile to readers of all ages.”—School Library Journal

 
Cover: I Care for My Community

School Library Journal

“Colorful, joyful photos mirror what is happening in the text, and this correlation helps with comprehension. . . . With an emphasis on caring for those in one’s life, this series successfully uses proven strategies to support beginning readers.”—School Library Journal

 
Cover: On the Hunt with Crocodiles

School Library Journal

“Clear, lively language takes readers right into the predator’s world with effective use of statistics, narrative descriptions, and analogies. . . . First-rate presentations on a popular subject area.”—School Library Journal

 
Cover: Billie Eilish: Chart-Topping Artist

School Library Journal

“[E]ngaging and accessible to striving readers. . . . these titles provide an introduction to today’s superstars in a fun, appealing format.”—School Library Journal

 
Cover: Focus on Civil Rights Sit-Ins

School Library Journal

“An excellent purchase for those looking to offer previously overlooked perspectives on historical events.”—School Library Journal

 
Cover: Deb Haaland: First Native American Cabinet Secretary

School Library Journal

“All of these titles portray their subjects in a positive light as the focus is on their achievements and motivation.”—School Library Journal

 
Cover: Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change

School Library Journal

“The layered, collage-style digital illustrations are show-stoppers . . . Many speak her name but few younger readers know her work; this is recommended for early nonfiction collections.”—School Library Journal

 
Cover: The Bear and the Wildcat

Kirkus Reviews

“Quietly contemplative, mingling hope and healing, this is a book that will offer comfort to many.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews

 
Cover: School Recess

School Library Journal

“Written by certified literacy specialists, each book is designed to help educators and readers get the most value out of the text. . . . Reader engagement and relatable subject matter make this a great selection for young students.”—School Library Journal

 
Cover: Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

Booklist

“[F]illed with legends, reminiscences, bits of history, sidebars, drawings, and gentle challenges to readers, encouraging them to consider making changes in their actions, beliefs, and values. Truly, a lovely, calming addition for collections.”—Booklist

 
Cover: Notes from a Sickbed

Booklist

“Brunton’s art is distinct and emotionally evocative . . . The memoir achieves its mission to communicate to readers the isolation of chronic illness.”—Booklist

 
Cover: Ice Cycle: Poems about the Life of Ice

Booklist

“A decidedly cool collection for STEM.”—Booklist

 
Cover: All about Veterinarians

School Library Journal

“These books cover basic information like the daily duties associated with each job and how workers in each field are connected to their community. . . . This series will appeal to beginning readers and is an ideal purchase for public library collections.”—School Library Journal

 
Cover: Buildings That Breathe: Greening the World's Cities

Booklist

“This specialized but extremely helpful resource offers realistic and inspiring solutions.”—Booklist

 
Cover: Bo and the Community Garden

Booklist

“The book’s three short chapters feature cultural touchstones and lively color illustrations. Readers not yet ready for the J.D. the Kid Barber series, by J. Dillard, will find the same Black Boy Joy here.”—Booklist

 
Cover: How Did the Creature Cross the Road?

School Library Journal

“Descriptions and photos offer an engaging, well-rounded introduction to innovative examples of humans helping animals. Well-executed presentation of an intriguing wildlife preservation topic.”—School Library Journal

 
Cover: Video Games: A Graphic History

School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

“The graphic novel format and choice of high interest topics will keep these books in constant circulation.”—School Library Journal

 
Cover: Notes from a Sickbed

School Library Journal

“An incredibly authentic and honest look at life with a chronic illness.”—School Library Journal

 
Cover: Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change

Booklist

“Celebrates her successes, indomitable spirit, and lasting legacy through an effective combination of free-verse poetry and digital collage illustrations. . . . Crews folds texture, patterns, and wonderful details into her artwork that evoke the time and setting, as well as Chisholm’s…

 
Cover: The Lady and the Octopus: How Jeanne Villepreux-Power Invented Aquariums and Revolutionized Marine Biology

Booklist

“An illuminating work on a scientist in the same league as Maria Sibylla Merian and Mary Anning.”—starred, Booklist

 
Cover: The Genius of Apple: How Tim Cook and Personal Computing Changed the World

School Library Journal

“This useful series about the biggest names in tech is sure to have utility for report writers. . . . Thorough and well researched.”—School Library Journal