Reviews
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 →
Holiday Cooking around the World
“Glossy covers, pictures throughout, and well-designed layouts add to the overall appeal of these volumes [Holiday Cooking Around the World and Cooking the West African Way].” —School Library Journal View →
Cooking the West African Way
“Glossy covers, pictures throughout, and well-designed layouts add to the overall appeal of these volumes [Cooking the West African Way and Holiday Cooking Around the World].” —School Library Journal View →
Jenny Found a Penny
“Besides being a useful lesson in counting money, this book succeeds as a believable story of earning, saving, and spending it, which many children will have experienced themselves.” —School Library Journal View →
Rescue on the Outer Banks
“The text and evocative, full-color watercolor artwork give life to a long-forgotten and exciting sea rescue. A page-turner for newly independent readers.” —School Library Journal View →
“The poems are well positioned on the full-page, full-color paintings of the animals. Together they evoke an emotional response that facts alone fail to provide.” —School Library Journal View →
Prudence Crandall: Teacher for Equal Rights
“The large-print, easy-to-read text and many full-color paintings and a black-and-white portrait of Crandall will appeal to beginning readers.” —School Library Journal View →
Go Back to Bed!
“Well-placed rhyming couplets and bold, full-bleed spreads convey the universal problem children face in settling down to sleep. The vibrant illustrations capture the nighttime atmosphere.” —School Library Journal View →
Let's Look at Bats
“These easy readers introduce distinctly different animals (some, such as pigeons, prairie dogs, and bats, are united in their ‘perceived pest’ status) in a fun way.” —School Library Journal View →
Let's Look at Snails
“These easy readers introduce distinctly different animals (some, such as pigeons, prairie dogs, and bats, are united in their ‘perceived pest’ status) in a fun way.” —School Library Journal View →
Sylvia & Miz Lula Maye
“The protagonist is a spirited, sassy girl with a strong, engaging voice, and the old woman is warm and spunky. . . this first novel is a satisfying and humorous novel.” —School Library Journal View →
The Vowel Family: A Tale of Lost Letters
“Secure readers will enjoy guessing the masked words that Walker uses to tell the tale. . . Luthardt’s colorful images have an appealing, Gumby-like quality and amusing detail.” —School Library Journal View →
Bedroom Makeover Crafts
“This title contains step-by-step directions for an array of room accessories that includes everything from earring dolls and doorknob covers to small tables and trash baskets.” —School Library Journal View →
“An outstanding history of scientific inquiry, this title will appeal to future oceanographers and excite them with the news that there is still important research to be done.” —Starred, School Library Journal View →