Reviews
Aunt Clara Brown: Official Pioneer
“. . .Porter’s beautiful illustrations have a powerful, primitive style. . . Realistic, full-color artwork. . . Welcome additions to biographical and historical collections.” —School Library Journal View →
Sammy Spider's First Rosh Hashanah
“Sammy is endearing. . . This gentle tale should appeal to youngsters of all backgrounds. The colorful collage illustrations are both instructive and cheerful.” —School Library Journal View →
Everybody Bakes Bread
“Thornton’s richly colored, softly realistic illustrations show the diversity of age and nationality, lifestyles, and staple foods of this friendly neighborhood.” —School Library Journal View →
Cracking the Wall: The Struggles of the Little Rock Nine
“. . .Well written. . . Making the events memorable for young readers. . . The ideal supplement to units on civil rights and African-American history.” —School Library Journal View →
Count Your Way through Israel
“. . .bright watercolor borders and realistic illustrations are appealing. No other book on Israel for this age level is equal to this one.” —School Library Journal View →
Life on a Cattle Farm
“. . .the narrative presents easy-to-understand information about raising these animals. Sharp, clear, full-color photos appear on every page.” —School Library Journal View →
Life on a Goat Farm
“An accurate and interesting view of modern rural life. Clear, color photographs of the Search family and their animals fill the pages.” —School Library Journal View →
“. . .the lyrical text and relaxing pictures will make the book a welcome addition to the bedtime ritual for children of all backgrounds.” —School Library Journal View →
The Copper Lady
“. . .A good introduction to historical fiction, offers a story about one of our national symbols from an interesting point-of-view.” —School Library Journal View →
The Art of Freedom: How Artists See America
“Paintings, photographs, and sculpture are used to illustrate broad ideas about American landscape, history, and values in this thoughtful study.” —School Library Journal – Curriculum Connections View →
"These overviews have an attractive, colorful layout that will appeal to readers. . . numerous amazing facts are included to pique readers’ interest. Solid additions." —School Library Journal View →
Alexander Graham Bell
“Full-color illustrations and one sepia-toned photo, large print, and easy text will be helpful to beginning and reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Lots of Grandparents
“Excellent color photographs show grandparents of different ages, ethnic groups, shapes, and sizes sharing happy times with grandchildren. . . A good choice for sharing.” —School Library Journal View →
Shipwreck Search: Discovery of the H. L. Hunley
“. . .interesting reading for newly emergent readers or for small-group sharing. High-interest content makes these titles perfect for reading practice.” —School Library Journal View →
A Mexican Christmas
“Lovely color photographs and an informative text document the Christmas season in Oaxaca. . .This fun and informative book should find a wide readership.” —School Library Journal View →
All-Girl Crafts
“As with Ross’s other craft titles, this book is sure to please children and the adults who assist them. A welcome addition.” —School Library Journal View →
Jellies: The Life of Jellyfish
“Gorgeous full-color underwater photos and a simple, readable text provide a fascinating introduction. . . this colorful, attractive book will entice and inform.” —School Library Journal View →
“This quietly optimistic story is told with an air of authenticity and appreciation by a woman who has firsthand knowledge of Caribbean fisheries.” — School Library Journal View →