Reviews
The Challenges of AI
“Packed with historical and current photographs, real-world examples, and notable profiles, this engaging and essential primer on the pros and cons of AI is relatable even to the youngest readers.”—Booklist View →
Meet Mbiresaurus: A Graphic Guide
“The intriguing illustrated guide immediately imparts some basics (its three-foot height) and the unusual (its saw-edged teeth). . . The chatty text and engaging earth-toned illustrations are presented in graphic-novel form, offering easily digestible tidbits of information along… View →
The Forgotten Four: Breaking the Color Barrier in Pro Football
“The books balance historical accuracy with compelling narratives, weaving personal challenges, societal hurdles, and athletic triumphs into vivid storytelling. Each chapter is complemented by engaging photographs and fast-paced writing that will keep readers hooked while… View →
Design Thinking: A Guide to Innovation
“An inviting book to help readers get into the headspace of innovation and set them up for success.”—Booklist View →
The Golden Poo: Book 1
“The cute, colorful manwha-style artwork softens what could be a gross topic and makes the process of learning gamelike and fun. Elementary-school readers will pick this up for the shock value but come away with some genuinely good and interesting animal facts, helped in no small… View →
Interrupted Lives: Nine Stories of Child Survivors of the Holocaust
“Young readers will empathize with their experiences and admire their resilience.” —Booklist View →
The Red Car to Hollywood
“Meticulously researched and sumptuously realized, Ruby’s story captures the time when women were swiftly gaining ground in all parts of society whilst burdened by old structures dragging them down. . . Readers will be inspired by Ruby’s resilience and dazzled by the… View →
Not Not Normal
“This latest title in the Lorimer Real Love series is, with its simple plot, short chapters, and large type, a high/low book with appeal both to reluctant readers and to any readers who appreciate a sweet-natured love story.”—Booklist View →
Twist, Tumble, Triumph: The Story of Champion Gymnast Ágnes Keleti
“An inspiring and fascinating biography for readers interested in sports, history, or simply a good story of resilience.” —starred, Booklist View →
Digger: Dig or Die!
“The fast-paced story includes social-issue themes, including bullying, mental health, and gun violence. Ortu’s crisp illustrations individuate Cholette’s diverse cast of characters and enhance her storytelling. Young readers will find this a (pun intended) breathtaking,… View →
A Good Cook: Book 7
“This engaging series features a diverse range of stories and characters. The text is thoughtfully structured with simple sentences and repetitive phrases that are ideal for early readers, and color illustrations bring each story to life. Plenty of context clues and visual supports View →
Communication through the Ages: From Speech to Smartphones
“This exploration of communication celebrates human innovation across history and provides readers with a solid context for modern-day communication.”—Booklist View →
Civic Minded: What Everyone Should Know about the US Government
“This even-handed book provides the reader an easy-to comprehend text supported by robust, thorough back matter. A strong choice for public and school libraries any time, but particularly during an election year.”—Booklist View →
Beyoncé and Whitney Houston: Voices of a Generation
“Featuring bright photographs, colorful layouts, and energetic, informative text, this well-organized and information-dense book will help readers better understand how artists from different generations help evolve specific styles of music . . . Readers eager to learn more about… View →
A Rainy Dragon Day
“Beautifully illustrated in a way that doesn’t just invoke dreary rainy afternoons, with water stains and colors that blend together at the edges but will also remind readers of a kind of comfortable lethargy that can cover a town or neighborhood on drizzly… View →
Best Gymnastics Teams
“The All-Access Gymnastics series will thrill readers with its comprehensive look into the legendary world of the sport. Each book takes a deep dive into different aspects of gymnastics. The series includes bright colors and photographs to draw the reader into the true stories of… View →
The Rule of Three
“Wyatt’s voice is authentic and nuanced; his frustrations will resonate with middle grade readers who see the injustices around them and struggle to control their own emotions. A good SEL angle within a prose novel featuring social justice and sports View →
We Shall Not Be Denied: A Timeline of Voting Rights and Suppression in America
“The authors have successfully written a thought-provoking, informative book, providing ample information without overwhelming readers with huge blocks of text. Delightfully to the point and packed with information, this book would serve as a great starting point for students who… View →
The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie: Infinite Identities around the World
“Through unpacking the ancient yet ongoing human experience with gender, Wind presents an informative and approachable starting point for readers wanting to learn what gender really is and how it may apply to them.”—Booklist View →
The Lost Forest: An Unexpected Discovery beneath the Waves
“Swanson, who shadowed the scientists, documents their methods and discoveries in an appealing narrative, complemented by photos of the scientists in action. In the process, readers learn such amazing details as the dangers of diving, organizing experiments, gene sequencing, and… View →
Animal Camouflage in a Forest
“The closing pages include reprints of photos seen earlier in the book, giving readers a second chance to pick out the hidden animals and think about how camouflage helps them survive.”—Booklist View →
Space Torah: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman's Cosmic Mitzvah
“[S]parkling picture-book biography . . . . The illustrations allow readers to marvel at all aspects of the story, whether through luminous backgrounds of space or in depictions of key moments in Hoffman’s life. . . .… View →
Changemakers in Activism: Women Leading the Way
“Short spotlights feature brief, straightforward descriptions of the women’s causes and accomplishments, accompanied by photos. A few names may be familiar, but many of the featured women, such as Sylvia Mendez, who helped desegregate California schools, and children’s… View →
Pangu's Shadow
“The characters are distinctive and compelling. This will appeal to readers who love lab settings, murder mysteries, and romance.”—Booklist View →