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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 →

 
Cover: Breathe: A Ghost Story

Breathe: A Ghost Story

“This is a well-crafted story that is weightier than the standard chiller. Filled with suspense, it will keep readers riveted to the pages.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Ladybugs: Red, Fiery, and Bright

Ladybugs: Red, Fiery, and Bright

“This is an informative study in a whimsical, colorfully illustrated package filled with close-ups. A fun, cheery addition for early reader science collections.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Crafts for Kids Who Are Learning about Dinosaurs

Crafts for Kids Who Are Learning about Dinosaurs

“These 22 projects include a necklace, a bathtub toy, puppets, a pencil topper, a tape dispenser, and more. . . A welcome addition for young dinosaur fans.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Juneteenth

Juneteenth

“The description of slavery is brave in its honesty, difficult to read but necessary to understand. . . Realistic paintings in vibrant colors illustrate these easy readers.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: The Bat-Chen Diaries

The Bat-Chen Diaries

“This rare glimpse into the life of a normal Israeli girl is made more poignant by her death and will be welcome in most collections.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: What Is Touch?

What Is Touch?

“Given their simple sentences, colorful layout, full-page photos, and well-chosen diagrams, these books will be useful for reports.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: What Is Smell?

What Is Smell?

“Given their simple sentences, colorful layout, full-page photos, and well-chosen diagrams, these books will be useful for reports.” —School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: What Is Taste?

What Is Taste?

“Given their simple sentences, colorful layout, full-page photos, and well-chosen diagrams, these books will be useful for reports.” —School Library Journal View →