Reviews
Hello Europe!
“This carefully designed book combines striking photographs with a brief but engaging text that is sure to inspire readers to seek more information on the land, people, and animals of Europe. . . [T]his is a. . . solid introduction to the continent.” … View →
South America, Surprise!
“This carefully designed book combines striking photographs with a brief but engaging text that is sure to inspire readers to seek more information on the land, people, and animals of South America. . . [T]his is a. . . solid introduction to the continent.” … View →
Girl Power in the Family: A book about Girls, Their Rights, and Their Voice
“. . .a good dose of pep talk about self-esteem.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Girl Power in the Classroom: A Book About Girls, Their Fears, and Their Future
“. . .a good dose of pep talk about self-esteem.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Girl Power in the Mirror: A Book about Girls, Their Bodies, and Themselves
“. . .a good dose of pep talk about self-esteem.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Think Happy!
“This well-meaning book, illustrated with Carlson’s signature animals and bright colors and patterns, may prove useful to readers seeking emotional guidance.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Girl Power on the Playing Field: A Book about Girls, Their Goals, and Their Struggles
“. . .a good dose of pep talk about self-esteem.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Beyond Little Women: A Story about Louisa May Alcott
“Creative Minds Biography Series. These books adequately narrate the major events in the lives of their subjects: Alcott’s writing to provide for her family, Mozart’s musical precocity, Jones’s rise in naval rank and unwillingness to accept defeat, and… View →
I Have Not Yet Begun to Fight: A Story about John Paul Jones
“Creative Minds Biography Series. These books adequately narrate the major events in the lives of their subjects: Alcott’s writing to provide for her family, Mozart’s musical precocity, Jones’s rise in naval rank and unwillingness to accept defeat, and… View →
Musical Genius: A Story about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
“Creative Minds Biography Series. These books adequately narrate the major events in the lives of their subjects: Alcott’s writing to provide for her family, Mozart’s musical precocity, Jones’s rise in naval rank and unwillingness to accept defeat, and… View →
Maker of Machines: A Story about Eli Whitney
“Creative Minds Biography Series. These books adequately narrate the major events in the lives of their subjects: Alcott’s writing to provide for her family, Mozart’s musical precocity, Jones’s rise in naval rank and unwillingness to accept defeat, and… View →
"Sure to be popular with young construction fans." —The Horn Book Guide View →
What Is a Liquid?
“Vibrant close-up photographs illustrate difficult concepts” —The Horn Book Guide View →
What Is a Gas?
“Vibrant close-up photographs illustrate difficult concepts” —The Horn Book Guide View →
What Is a Solid?
“Vibrant close-up photographs illustrate difficult concepts” —The Horn Book Guide View →
“Berkeley’s portrayal of Sally is refreshingly unsentimental.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
The Fall of Constantinople
“Sure to satisfy history buffs, the book not only relates military facts but also delves into the events leading up to Constantinople’s defeat as well as exploring its effects throughout history.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Staying Happy
“This straightforward, easy-to-read book discusses what makes us happy as well as the forces that can hinder happiness, such as stress or anxiety. Murphy offers techniques to turn those situations around, including talking to a trusted adult. . . Tips on relaxation and on sharing View →
Mystery Fish: Secrets of the Coelacanth
“The content and detailed illustrations complementing the text make the book accessible to independent as well as reluctant readers.” —The Horn Book Guide View →
Stop and Go, Yes and No: What Is an Antonym?
“. . .the storybook form makes the language arts lesson enjoyable.” — The Horn Book Guide View →
How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?: What Are Homonyms and Homophones?
“. . .the rhyming storybook form makes a grammar lesson enjoyable.” —The Horn Book Guide View →