Reviews
Bubonic Plague: The Black Death
“[A] solid introduction to a complicated and highly scientific topic in an approachable way for striving readers.”—School Library Journal View →
Come Together, Change the World: A Sesame Street ® Guide to Standing Up for Racial Justice
“[E]xamples of concrete actions children can take to stand up for themselves and others create a strong foundation and make this a useful primer for community building . . .”—School Library Journal View →
Welcome to Afghanistan with Sesame Street ®
“An appropriate introduction to other countries for young readers that could be read aloud.”—School Library Journal View →
Crayola ® Nature STEAM Activities
“Nine projects per book illustrate STEAM concepts and offer practice with observation, prediction, and testing.”—School Library Journal View →
Hello, Hanukkah!
“This is a perfect Hanukkah package of colors, counting, and traditions. All libraries serving Jewish patrons will want to add this little gem to their board book collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Asking for Help
“Social-emotional learning and early literacy skills come together in this new series. . . . With thoughtful features to support beginning readers, this series is recommended for collections needing SEL materials.”—School Library Journal View →
Secrets of Navajo Code Talkers
“[S]hines a spotlight on cryptology, both its long history and its place in the modern world. . . . Quality material for a research paper.”—School Library Journal View →
Eddie Whatever
“[A] winning and unexpected combination of mystery, intrigue, and social commentary, interlaced with wisecracks and school woes.”—School Library Journal View →
The Story of a Tulip: It Starts with a Bulb
“These books will be a hit among young readers with curious minds.”—School Library Journal View →
A Hot Mess: How the Climate Crisis Is Changing Our World
“A Hot Mess is an unvarnished introduction to climate change that’s refreshing about sharing the supporting science.”—Foreword Reviews View →
Understanding Coronaviruses: SARS, MERS, and the COVID-19 Pandemic
[A] well-researched, thorough summary of the COVID-19 pandemic . . ."—School Library Journal View →
Boxing's G.O.A.T.: Muhammad Ali, Manny Pacquiao, and More
“Full of engaging play-by-play writing, this series is a real winner.”—School Library Journal View →
From the Tops of the Trees
“[A] gentle celebration of vision, hope, and determination . . .”—starred, School Library Journal View →
Hank Aaron: Home Run Hammer
“With lots of details about their lives before and after their glory years, these well written biographies will give readers a great taste of the lives of some truly epic athletes. A smart pick for most libraries.”—School Library Journal View →
Gun Violence and the Fight for Public Safety
“This series is perfect for classroom discussions on social justice.”—School Library Journal View →
Eighth Grade vs. the Machines
“A goofy, fast-paced interstellar adventure.”—School Library Journal View →
Tracking Tortoises: The Mission to Save a Galápagos Giant
“For readers curious about what it’s like to be a scientist, the book provides superb insights . . . And it opens doors to understanding the challenging times in which we live, the difficult choices we face and how we can go about building a more hopeful… View →
Raquela's Seder
“A lovely, moving tale of stolen freedom and hopes for a new beginning.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Which Nose for Witch?
“This is a lighthearted, sweet story of self acceptance and confidence in choosing to be different from everyone else.”—Youth Services Book Review View →
A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah
“Readers will see the impact of Szold’s work for immigrants, orphans, Jewish publications, and healthcare in Palestine as well as find themselves in awe of how one person can change the world.”—Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle View →
Artie and the Wolf Moon
“This vibrant, fast-paced werewolf tale rejuvenates the genre with themes of Black family, community, and history, offering accessible dialogue and reimagining the folklore of werewolves with a striking premise that has a tremendous payoff.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
A Queen to the Rescue: The Story of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah
“Elegant, assured prose (‘The air was thick with tears for lost loved ones’), accentuated by facts and data, will keep readers absorbed alongside Nayberg’s engrossingly abstract, fluid illustrations, tinted in rich hues of blue-green and red. A moving biography of View →