Reviews
Jackson and Bud's Bumpy Ride: America's First Cross-Country Automobile Trip
“Short sentences and readable prose capture much of the triumph and challenge of the 63-day trip undertaken in 1903 by Horatio Jackson, who was motivated by a $50 bet, and Sewall J. Crocker, his mechanic.” —School Library Journal View →
“These books provide an excellent way to support and extend reading, math, and science skills and include appended activities to reinforce the concepts. The eye-catching illustrations, done in vibrant colors, add to the appeal.” —School Library Journal View →
“These books provide an excellent way to support and extend reading, math, and science skills and include appended activities to reinforce the concepts. The eye-catching illustrations, done in vibrant colors, add to the appeal.” —School Library Journal View →
Do You Know about Mammals?
“. . .these titles are colorful, fun, and engaging introductions to topics of broad appeal. . . Fun facts and lists of current further-reading sources make this set a great starting point for young researchers.” —School Library Journal View →
Do You Know about Birds?
“. . .these titles are colorful, fun, and engaging introductions to topics of broad appeal. . . Fun facts and lists of current further-reading sources make this set a great starting point for young researchers.” —School Library Journal… View →
Do You Know about Amphibians?
“. . .these titles are colorful, fun, and engaging introductions to topics of broad appeal. . . Fun facts and lists of current further-reading sources make this set a great starting point for young researchers.” —School Library Journal… View →
The Gateway Arch
“These attractive books use high-quality photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to take students to some of America’s most famous landmarks, providing information about the history, construction, and significance of each one.” —School Library… View →
My Singing Nana
“Mora does an admirable job portraying a family dealing with the long-term reality of dementia . . . [T]he book is worthwhile purchase that provides valuable talking points about dementia and Alzheimer’s with young children.”—School Library Journal View →
Red Yellow Blue
“The deeper layers to the story will encourage emotional exploration and prompt discussion with older children. . . . Perfect for social and emotional learning, this picture book cleverly melds life lessons with an introduction to the primary colors.”—School Library… View →
On Sukkot and Simchat Torah
“The lovely, muted pastel illustrations are an excellent accompaniment to the lyrical text. There is a scarcity of children’s books dealing with these two celebrations, so it is a pleasure to see such a fine one.” — School Library… View →
The Erie Canal
“These attractive books use high-quality photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to take students to some of America’s most famous landmarks, providing information about the history, construction, and significance of each one.” —School Library… View →
The Hoover Dam
“These attractive books use high-quality photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to take students to some of America’s most famous landmarks, providing information about the history, construction, and significance of each one.” —School Library… View →
The Capitol Building
“These attractive books use high-quality photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to take students to some of America’s most famous landmarks, providing information about the history, construction, and significance of each one.” —School Library… View →
T-Boy of the Bayou
“The Cajun dialect reads well and is accompanied by primitive paintings bordered in frames painted to look like wood. For those looking for more books on Cajun life or on environmental concerns, this one is worth consideration.” —School Library… View →
“Whimsical watercolor illustrations of the perplexed but determined young tooth fairy perfectly capture the spirit of the story. An imaginative tale with a satisfying ending, and a suitable addition to the tooth fairy picture-books collection.” … View →
The Empire State Building
“These attractive books use high-quality photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to take students to some of America’s most famous landmarks, providing information about the history, construction, and significance of each one.” —School Library… View →
The Golden Gate Bridge
“These attractive books use high-quality photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to take students to some of America’s most famous landmarks, providing information about the history, construction, and significance of each one.” —School Library… View →
Danger at Sand Cave
“Realistic drawings dominated by shades of gray and brown depict the clothing of the period and add clarification to the text for readers unfamiliar with caves, shafts, and lanterns. This adventure will appeal to beginning and reluctant readers.” … View →
The Star-Spangled Banner
“Both books have clear, unencumbered texts complemented by serviceable period art in color and an author’s note. These books offer perfunctory descriptions and interpretations for readers just becoming interested in history or embarking on a museum visit.”… View →
A Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero
“Solidly researched, the well-written text follows Wassaja (later renamed Carlos Montezuma) as he was sold into slavery and purchased by a kind Italian photographer. . . This title should be promoted for Native American, multicultural, and biography units.” … View →
Uranus and Neptune
“. . . Miller points out many intriguing features. . . Sidebars offer historical anecdotes, fact summaries, and even a few simple science experiments. . . the art imparts a captivating sense of ‘being there’ that elevates these offerings above the standard run of… View →
Loose-Tooth Luke
“[This book] will add a breath of fresh air to beginning-reader collections. A section for parents at the back of each book includes tips on encouraging beginning readers and phonetic guidelines. Solid alternatives to the usual fare.” —School Library… View →
Written Anything Good Lately?
“The volume can be used as a straightforward alphabet book, but older readers will appreciate the detail of the illustrations and recognize the writing suggestions on each page. Bright pen-and-ink and watercolor art is cheerfully appealing.” —School… View →
Four Things My Geeky-Jock-of-a-Best-Friend Must Do in Europe
“The author cleverly entwines the embarrassments of adolescence with travel episodes. The cover illustration provides a tantalizing invitation to this laugh-out-loud summer read. . . Just the right size for the beach, this book is flippant and fun.” … View →