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Cover: Praying Mantises: Hungry Insect Heroes

Praying Mantises: Hungry Insect Heroes

“These books will please report writers, budding entomologists, and anyone who expects children’s nonfiction to be as carefully documented as adult nonfiction.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Termites: Hardworking Insect Families

Termites: Hardworking Insect Families

“These books will please report writers, budding entomologists, and anyone who expects children’s nonfiction to be as carefully documented as adult nonfiction.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Luna Moths: Masters of Change

Luna Moths: Masters of Change

“These books will please report writers, budding entomologists, and anyone who expects children’s nonfiction to be as carefully documented as adult nonfiction.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Hornets: Incredible Insect Architects

Hornets: Incredible Insect Architects

“These books will please report writers, budding entomologists, and anyone who expects children’s nonfiction to be as carefully documented as adult nonfiction.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Seeing Sky-Blue Pink

Seeing Sky-Blue Pink

“With well-drawn characters, honestly expressed emotions, and a genuinely childlike perspective, this is a gentle, soothing story about trust and acceptance.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: From Idea to Book

From Idea to Book

“. . . useful as an introduction to student-made books. Both grade-level and reluctant readers may enjoy it in its curricular context.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: My Family Haggadah

My Family Haggadah

“This sweet board book Haggadah hits all of the high points of the Passover seder in an appealing format for the youngest attendees.”―School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Booker T. Washington

Booker T. Washington

“. . .An inspiring story told in a style simple enough for young readers to comprehend. Appealing, soft-colored pencil drawings illustrate almost every page.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: The Road to Seneca Falls: A Story about Elizabeth Cady Stanton

The Road to Seneca Falls: A Story about Elizabeth Cady Stanton

“. . .a book that is enjoyable as well as informative. Black-and-white charcoal-and-pencil drawings provide a sense of the period.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal

Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal

“Christie’s memorable paintings convey Reeves’s determination and caring, while rugged brushstrokes form the frontier terrain. Youngsters will find much to admire here.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: The Magic Pomegranate: [A Jewish Folktale]

The Magic Pomegranate: [A Jewish Folktale]

“The bright watercolor illustrations and good use of white space provide an enjoyable reading experience. A worthwhile addition to the easy-reader genre.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Pluto: A Dwarf Planet

Pluto: A Dwarf Planet

“The books are enhanced with mixes of space art and photography that has been reproduced with special attention to image sharpness and color clarity.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Earth

Earth

“The books are enhanced with mixes of space art and photography that has been reproduced with special attention to image sharpness and color clarity.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Mercury

Mercury

“The books are enhanced with mixes of space art and photography that has been reproduced with special attention to image sharpness and color clarity.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Venus

Venus

“The books are enhanced with mixes of space art and photography that has been reproduced with special attention to image sharpness and color clarity.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Mars

Mars

“The books are enhanced with mixes of space art and photography that has been reproduced with special attention to image sharpness and color clarity.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Jupiter

Jupiter

“The books are enhanced with mixes of space art and photography that has been reproduced with special attention to image sharpness and color clarity.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Saturn

Saturn

“The books are enhanced with mixes of space art and photography that has been reproduced with special attention to image sharpness and color clarity.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Neptune

Neptune

“The books are enhanced with mixes of space art and photography that has been reproduced with special attention to image sharpness and color clarity.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Uranus

Uranus

“The books are enhanced with mixes of space art and photography that has been reproduced with special attention to image sharpness and color clarity.” —School Library Journal View →

 

“This charming introduction to the peafowl family presents facts and color photographs in an easy-to-read format. . . An informative and enjoyable book.” —School Library Journal View →

 

“This enlightening new title not only successfully debunks myths and commonly held beliefs—it’s an essential primer for encouraging critical thinking skills.”—starred, School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Girls Against Girls: Why We Are Mean to Each Other and How We Can Change

Girls Against Girls: Why We Are Mean to Each Other and How We Can Change

“With an attractive package, Burton’s volume is full of good practical advice about teen relationships that will keep girls (and even boys) interested.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Life Cycles

Life Cycles

“Realistic, detailed watercolors. . . clear language and conversational tone make this book a good choice for reading aloud in an introductory classroom lesson on the topic.” —School Library Journal View →