Reviews
Fire at the Triangle Factory
“Littlefield relates the historical events through these likeable characters with whom youngsters will easily identify. . . The colorful illustrations complement the text and follow the story nicely.” —School Library Journal View →
On the Scale, a Weighty Tale
“Cheery, child-friendly examples are used for both English and metric measurements, progressing from smaller to larger weights in this approachable explanation of the topic.” —School Library Journal View →
Demanding Justice: A Story about Mary Ann Shadd Cary
“In seven succinct chapters, this brief biography effectively outlines her life, allowing for some interesting reading. . . An important addition about a much over-looked figure.” —School Library Journal View →
Babe Didrikson Zaharias: All-Around Athlete
“Soft, realistic colored-pencil drawings on every page add information and emotion. This title will fill the need for more accessible titles about women in sports. . .” —School Library Journal View →
It's Winter!
“. . .an exemplary exploration of a season. . . Swan’s beautiful cut-paper artwork is colorful, crisp, and stark. . . Make room on your shelves for this fresh offering.” —School Library Journal View →
“. . .an interesting approach to an issue not often explored in juvenile nonfiction. This title may provide points to ponder or discuss for youngsters in the same predicament.” —School Library Journal View →
“A fine overview of the plant and animal life of the boreal forest. A well-crafted introduction to an area little explored in children’s books.” —School Library Journal View →
The Laugh Stand: Adventures in Humor
“Cleary shares his enthusiasm for the English language with 13 brief chapters that encourage kids to play with words through anagrams, pangrams, daffynitions, and more.” —School Library Journal – Curriculum Connections View →
Come Morning
“This is a fast-moving book with excellent characterization. The story is based on fact and will be useful to students studying the Civil War era.” —School Library Journal View →
The Smartest Dinosaurs
“Attractive, realistic illustrations keep pace iwth a simple text . . . this is a clear look at a facet of dinosaur makeup not often touched on in other works.” —School Library Journal View →
Earth Cycles
“. . . easy-to-read but expressive language. . . Attractive watercolor paintings. . . uncluttered pages. . . will be inviting to young readers. This title will be especially useful for classroom units.” —School Library Journal View →
What Is a Solid?
“Each of these introductions explains the relevant state of matter, along with basic vocabulary. The layout is bright with many color photographs featuring children of different ethnicities.” —School Library Journal View →
What Is a Liquid?
“Each of these introductions explains the relevant state of matter, along with basic vocabulary. The layout is bright with many color photographs featuring children of different ethnicities.” —School Library Journal View →
What Is a Gas?
“Each of these introductions explains the relevant state of matter, along with basic vocabulary. The layout is bright with many color photographs featuring children of different ethnicities.” —School Library Journal View →
Harriet and George's Christmas Treat
“The characters expressions are great fun, and beginning readers will get a laugh and perhaps learn some manners from this latest addition to Carlson’s popular series.” —School Library Journal View →
Dandelions: Stars in the Grass
“This cheerful book is a nice combination of rhyme and information. As the dandelion’s life cycle is described, bright and pleasing acrylic illustrations extend the text. . .” —School Library Journal View →
The Daring Escape of Ellen Craft
“This account of a real event employs a suspenseful text that will keep readers engaged to the very end. A great nonfiction choice for newly independent readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Name That Style: All about Isms in Art
“This book looks at stylistic movements in Western art from the birth of Naturalism during the Renaissance through the 20th century, ending with Op Art and Photorealism.” —School Library Journal View →
Luis de Torres Sails to Freedom
“The text effectively introduces the expulsion of the Jews from Spain and Tisha B’Av…An excellent introduction to a lesser-known holiday and historical event.”―School Library Journal View →
Inclined Planes and Wedges
“Children will find these accessible titles [Inclined Planes and Wedges; Pulleys; and Wheels and Axles] informative, and may see their world in a different light after reading them.” —School Library Journal View →
Wheels and Axles
“Children will find these accessible titles [Wheels and Axles; Pulleys; and Inclined Planes and Wedges] informative, and may see their world in a different light after reading them.” —School Library Journal View →
Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter
“. . .Walker’s large print, short sentences, and easy text, with an authoritative bibliography appended, places Anning’s life and accomplishments well within the personal grasp of young readers.” —School Library Journal View →