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Cover: Bumblebee Grumblebee

Bumblebee Grumblebee

“Pairs of wildly original rhymes with animal names, like ‘buffalo, fluffalo,’ are hilariously presented in wide-open spreads spotlighting an original animal character followed by its newly named counterpart.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Jake Makes a Cake: Long Vowel Sounds

Jake Makes a Cake: Long Vowel Sounds

“A charming first look at phonics for early readers . . . With amusing illustrations and delightful rhymes, these books take an entertaining approach to teaching phonics.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Through the Forest

Through the Forest

“The puffy guide projects nonthreatening safety, which helps the boy find his way to self-discovery.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: G.O.A.T. Soccer Strikers

G.O.A.T. Soccer Strikers

“There’s much to explore in this engaging series. A first purchase.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: La historia de la miel (The Story of Honey): Todo comienza con una flor (It Starts with a Flower)

La historia de la miel (The Story of Honey): Todo comienza con una flor (It Starts with a Flower)

“These books are bright, colorful, and will capture the interest and attention of a wide variety of readers. Great for independent reading or sharing aloud in a group.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Dangerous Droughts

Dangerous Droughts

“With our growing climate crisis disrupting regular weather patterns and children experiencing more extreme weather and natural disasters themselves, these are necessary for answering the tough questions of emerging readers. . . . [I]ndispensable for public and school… View →

 
Cover: Abolitionism: The Movement to End Slavery

Abolitionism: The Movement to End Slavery

“An important purchase for those who want to broaden the perspectives in their American History collection.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: World's Grossest Animals

World's Grossest Animals

“[T]hese titles lean into the fun elements of their icky subject matter and will engage readers seeking hi-lo content.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: My Fierce Fashion

My Fierce Fashion

“Upbeat and inclusive, filled with fascinating facts and photos of cool kids and famous folks, these style guides are brimming with shelf appeal.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: The Adventures of Dr. Sloth: Rebecca Cliffe and Her Quest to Protect Sloths

The Adventures of Dr. Sloth: Rebecca Cliffe and Her Quest to Protect Sloths

“[A] delightful addition to any library, helping readers not just to understand sloths, but to understand why safeguarding them and their habitats is critical.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Gold Mountain

Gold Mountain

“A thought-provoking adventure that adds more nuance and complexity to the history of the building of the transcontinental railroad.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Travel to Australia

Travel to Australia

“A well-rounded overview for elementary to middle grade readers; good for a school project.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: A Trip to the Farm with Sesame Street ®

A Trip to the Farm with Sesame Street ®

“[O]ffers good guides to help prepare readers for field trips and what to expect at various locations.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Amazona

Amazona

“Canizales’s shadow-filled, jungle-focused, black-and-white art captures the pain of displacement from one’s physical and spiritual world . . . [P]resents teens with many compelling visual and emotional moments.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Where Have All the Birds Gone?: Nature in Crisis

Where Have All the Birds Gone?: Nature in Crisis

“Scientist and naturalist Hirsch uses a clear and straightforward style to describe factors leading to the loss of three billion North American birds since 1970 and the meaning of such a catastrophic loss to the environment. . . . [E]asy to read and understand on many levels,… View →

 
Cover: Five-Minute Friendship Starters: A Sesame Street ® Guide to Making a Friend

Five-Minute Friendship Starters: A Sesame Street ® Guide to Making a Friend

“[G]ently guides children toward best practices for making friends. . . . An indispensable addition to a collection serving young children.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Happy Times!

Happy Times!

“Young children will enjoy hearing the story of the close-knit family and perusing the softly colored illustrations filled with fun activities.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Being Homeless: Stories from Survivors

Being Homeless: Stories from Survivors

“[S]upplemented with statistics from organizations and experts . . . this series provides important information for research and for creating empathy.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Little Killers: The Ferocious Lives of Puny Predators

Little Killers: The Ferocious Lives of Puny Predators

“Young browsers will still devour this, and budding zoologists will relish the heaping helpings of specific species names and natural detail.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Biomass Energy

Biomass Energy

“An explanation of how each type of energy is produced is supported by photos of turbines, reactor piles, and other necessary equipment. . . . A recommended purchase to update collections.” View →

 
Cover: Fruits and Vegetables: How We Grow and Eat Them

Fruits and Vegetables: How We Grow and Eat Them

“In presenting fruits and vegetables to children, Owens traces each plant’s journey very nearly from seed to digestion. . . . engaging elements such as quizzes and experiments add an interactive component.” View →

 
Cover: Incubators: A Graphic History

Incubators: A Graphic History

“[D]elivers a surprising amount of information in an accessible, attractive package.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: My Amazing Makeup

My Amazing Makeup

“Young readers are encouraged to experiment and try out various looks, eventually determining their own comfortable, unique style. An affirming offering.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: The Real Science of Mind Control

The Real Science of Mind Control

“[T]he high-interest topic, intriguing facts, and approachable language create a compelling package.”—Booklist View →