Reviews
Meet a Baby Cow
“A good choice for libraries looking to update their farm animal collections.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Using Physical Maps
“A recommended series to help students appreciate the language and importance of maps.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Web-Spinning Spiders
“Well-organized information and solid . . . photographs make this series an additional choice for younger readers.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Hooray for Pilots!
“Familiar job choices that also tap into preschool curricular units on community.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Hurricane Katrina and the Flooding of New Orleans: A Cause-and-Effect Investigation
“[W]ithout being too gratuitous, gory, or sensational . . . [this series] will help students understand the impact of each disaster on history. . . . A strong choice for pleasure reading and report writing.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Look, a Shark!
“Gorgeous close-up photographs adorn the pages of this series. . . . Beginning readers will find these titles interesting and browsable. . . . A fine addition where animal books are popular.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
From Strawberry to Jam
“Strongly consider Ladybug and Honeybee; other titles can be selected to fill subject gaps.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Break the Siege: Make Your Own Catapults
“[B]ooks about warfare tend to fly off the shelf, and this series is worth a good look. . . . Perseverance is key with these high-interest crafts.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
This Is My Country
“A good resource for preschool collections to introduce children to the emergent world around them.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Stickmen's Guide to Earth's Atmosphere in Layers
“Chock-full of information, these guides will intrigue . . . curious browsers, who will pore over the pages.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
I Eat Apples in Fall
“These titles will encourage students to not only engage with the books but with the world around them as well. . . . [A] starting point for fall-related activities.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Football Time!
“[A] dynamite choice for beginning readers . . . [and] a nice introduction for kids who are thinking of trying a new sport. . . . First-round draft picks with crowd-pleasing potential.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Facebook Founder and Internet Entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg
“These palatable biographies . . . might inspire pride in [students’] own developing STEM skills. . . . The bright, clean format and accessible tone make these entry biographies great for classrooms and libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
Digital Safety Smarts: Preventing Cyberbullying
“This series would be a useful addition to any public or school library collection to assist with lessons on technology and how to be a good digital citizen.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
What's on My Plate?: Choosing from the Five Food Groups
“A simple yet engaging look at food and nutrition for elementary-age readers.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
What's Your Story, Amelia Earhart?
“A whimsical approach to biographies sure to appeal to young readers.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
John F. Kennedy's Presidency
“[F]act-filled, well-written examinations. . . . The series handles weighty matters with an appropriately serious tone, while using accessible language that doesn’t patronize. . . . A worthy addition to student collections.”—School Library Journal, Series Made… View →
How Can We Reduce Agricultural Pollution?
“While the information is at times dire, it is fact-based, not alarmist. . . . This informative series will inspire young readers to join the cause for climate change.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
How Do Tanks Work?
“A particular focus on engines, wheels, and other components set these unusually informative introductions apart. . . . Prime material for budding gearheads and mechanics.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Making a Salad: Wedge vs. Inclined Plane
“Suitable STEM selections for the youngest scientists.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
Think Outside the Box
“This unusual series challenges perception and thwarts assumptions with optical illusions and seemingly simple activities. . . . Shelve under ’Spock’—there are sure to be takers for this set.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
What's Your Story, Helen Keller?
“These are serviceable introductions to important historical figures.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →
A Timeline History of the California Gold Rush
“This series pairs dramatic narrative with visually arresting time lines, resulting in a well-thought-out foray into the years of America’s westward expansion. . . . A good option for collections where supplementary material on the American West is needed.”—School… View →
Investigating the Rock Cycle
“These basic overviews serve as good resources for independent investigators or report writers.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple View →