Reviews
Hidden Black History: From Juneteenth to Redlining
“Discussing issues of great importance, the Fight for Black Rights series traces Black Americans’ past and ongoing struggles for civil rights and equality . . . A well-organized and timely series.”—Booklist View →
A Rainy Day Story
“The simple Talmudic lesson has resonance for our contemporary world.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Where Is the Dragon?
“The text is translated from the original Dutch in a lilting Suessian singsong, with wonderful, surprising rhymes, and little readers and their grown-ups will have a great time combining their voices and giggling through the proceedings.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
Odd Bods: The World's Unusual Animals
“[P]rovides plenty of information about animal adaptations and how these adaptations help the animals survive.”—School Library Journal View →
Hothouse Earth: The Climate Crisis and the Importance of Carbon Neutrality
“McPherson does a fantastic job of breaking down the science behind global warming and climate change. . . . A great addition to middle school libraries . . .”—School Library Journal View →
Running on Empty: Sleeplessness in American Teens
“A thoroughly researched and approachable introduction to an important subject.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
“This moving account sheds light on shameful events long suppressed or ignored. All collections should consider this title’s value in providing historical context to current conversations about racism and America’s ongoing legacy of white supremacy.”—starred,… View →
Boardwalk Babies
“This smoothly written account of little-known events results in a heartwarming story that will help develop audience empathy. Appealing illustrations capture the period and ambiance nicely and depict winsome infants of different races and ethnicities. . . A thought-provoking… View →
Science and Me: Inspired by the Discoveries of Nobel Prize Laureates in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine
“Rich material for readers seeking scientific role models who made differences both in and beyond the lab.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Winter of Walking Stone: Book 3
“A fantastic continuation of an action-packed series.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Odd Bods: The World's Unusual Animals
“High-interest content and visuals will appeal to reluctant readers and animal lovers alike.”—Booklist View →
Crayola ® Art of Coding: A Celebration of Creative Mindsets
“An interesting collection of coding ideas presented in a fresh way, with historical context and activities that do not require advanced technological expertise.”—School Library Journal View →
The Abba Tree
“This warm picture book shows us a lovely holiday which connects humans with nature.” — Ellen G. Cole, Jewish Book Council View →
Behind the Bookcase: Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding Place
“The story of their relationship (and the impending danger to the family in hiding) unfolds in this unique perspective of Anne Frank’s widely known story.” — James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review View →
Elephant Island
“[A] tribute to the power of collective, constructive play, and to heeding the call of freedom.”—Publishers Weekly View →
In Disguise: How Animals Hide from Predators
“Recommended for libraries where animal and fact books are popular.”—School Library Journal View →
When Dogs Heal: Powerful Stories of People Living with HIV and the Dogs That Saved Them
“[T]he stories are uplifting and well written . . . connecting a range of HIV-positive queer experiences with dog ownership.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
The Hunt Is On: Book 1
“Packed with action and intrigue.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
How Do You Make a Baby?
“[T]hose seeking an uninhibited approach to the topic will welcome this book’s directness.”—The Horn Book Magazine View →
Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer
“[A] valuable addition to units on Indigenous individuals or women in STEM.”—Booklist View →
The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field
“This inspiring tale will appeal to soccer fans, of course, but also has applications for problem solving and determination.”—Booklist View →
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
“Unspeakable deserves to be read by every student of American history.” —starred, BookPage View →
The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field
“A compelling book for football [soccer] fans and readers seeking examples of ingenuity.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
“[S]ucceeds in teaching the tragedy of the Tulsa Race Massacre and the legacy of Black Wall Street.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →