Reviews
Glowing Bunnies!?: Why We're Making Hybrids, Chimeras, and Clones
“A controversial subject presented with verve that allows readers to make up their own minds.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Attention Hijacked: Using Mindfulness to Reclaim Your Brain from Tech
“A valuable handbook for developing a healthy relationship with technology.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Art of Magic: A Novel
“A satisfying, compelling adventure with an original magical construct and bright, appealing protagonists.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Whale Quest: Working Together to Save Endangered Species
https://www.teachingexpertise.com/classroom-ideas/earth-day-books-for-kids/ 41 Earth Day Books For Kids To Celebrate Our Beautiful Planet by Jill Webb Below is a list of 41 book titles for kids that are great for Earth Day! The list… View →
Through the Forest
“[A] soothing message for those in need of direction.”—Publishers Weekly View →
Rumble and Roar: Sound around the World
“[N]icely complements introductory science units and will also remind readers to slow down, take a minute, and listen.”—Booklist View →
This Last Adventure
“[W]ill deeply involve—and move—its readers. An important subject and one that, altogether, is well-handled.”—Booklist View →
Quiet Fire: Emily Dickinson's Life and Poetry
“[T]he accessible but detailed narrative containing excerpts of her writing provides a great overview of many historians’ theories and is a perfect stand-alone text for casual readers or an excellent jumping-off point for aspiring Dickinson-ian scholars.”—Kirkus… View →
Gold Mountain
“An adventure-filled glimpse into history through the eyes of a determined daughter.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Raquela's Seder
“Stein’s premise is lyrically illustrated in Ugolotti’s atmospheric art: the little boat is illuminated by a huge full moon, and the family celebrates accompanied by starry skies and undulating waves in shades of greens and blues.” —Publishers Weekly View →
Peek-A-Boo Passover
“It’s like spending Passover with a group of very happy plush toys.” —Publishers Weekly View →
The Land of the Trolls: Book 1
“[A] fun, fast read . . . The cartoonish style; eye-catching, bright color scheme; and inclusion of a maze and an eye-spy game (plus a promise that Felix will indeed return to visit his friend) will likely entice readers.”—School Library Journal View →
Call Me Miss Hamilton: One Woman's Case for Equality and Respect
“Hamilton’s inspiring story has not been the focus of any other book, and for that fact alone it is deserving of shelf space. This evocative and informative story of an unsung heroine is recommended for general purchase.”—School Library Journal View →
Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction
“[D]oes a thorough and extremely effective job of explaining the difference between scientific fact and fiction. . . . A very helpful guide for a very timely problem.”—starred, Booklist View →
Call Me Miss Hamilton: One Woman's Case for Equality and Respect
“Weatherford introduces young readers to this lesser-known changemaker who challenged the court system for due respect. . . . Lending to this powerful story is mixed-media artwork that blends expressive black-and-white scratchboard illustrations with tinted photos from the time… View →
Dev Tries His Best
“An appealingly minimal primer on the fundamentals of sportsmanship and social-emotional learning.”—Booklist View →
Being a Good Teammate
“An appealingly minimal primer on the fundamentals of sportsmanship and social-emotional learning.”—Booklist View →
My Must-Have Mom
“A sweet, environmentally-conscious tale of unconditional love.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Call Me Miss Hamilton: One Woman's Case for Equality and Respect
“Essential reading for teaching children about the importance of demanding equality and respect.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Today Is Different
“Moua positively portrays a cross-cultural friendship and explores how racial violence impacts children. . . . An important story about how marginalized groups can work together for social justice . . .”—Kirkus Reviews View →
How to Be a Difficult Bitch: Claim Your Power, Ditch the Haters, and Feel Good Doing It
“A thoughtful, engaging, bad-ass crash course in moxie, self-confidence, and self-love.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →