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Special Reports Set 5 – Booklist
With a focus on current events, these titles in the Special Reports series provide an accessible and balanced approach to recent headline news. Important resources for understanding today’s issues. View →
Flattening the Curve (Core Library Guide to COVID-19) – Booklist
The concise, clear text presents ways that readers can try to stop COVID-19 from spreading, including handwashing, wearing masks, and social distancing. Timely and scientifically valid. View →
Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen: Chic, High-Fashion Designers (Fashion Figures) – Booklist
…the bulk of the material is devoted to the Olsens’ fashion philosophies, style, and design endeavors. The text sticks to the facts, giving no space to rumors surrounding the twins, and emphasizes their commitment to timeless, well-made designs that are also affordable. Even readers… View →
Lunar New Year (Cultural Celebrations) – Booklist
An approachable, robust introduction to the lunar new year with ample visual appeal. View →
US Army (US Military Careers) – Booklist
Well-organized text provides detail without being overwhelming or dull, and large, color photographs give a close-up view of the military in action. View →
Science Adventurers – Booklist
Excellent narratives pull readers in from the start, allowing them to step into the shoes of the different scientists, making these well-researched titles fast and interesting reads. Both interesting and informative, this series is sure to captivate. View →
Science Adventurers – School Library Connection
The books are comprehensive, replete with informative materials, and submerge the reader within the environment of each scientific field. This is a well-written series about exceptional science adventurers in some of the more uncommon science fields. Recommended. View →
Race and American Law – School Library Connection
Harris’ explanations are clear and allow young readers to easily understand complex subjects. The topic overviews are ideal for history, civics, or classroom libraries. Harris’ texts are perfect for middle schools where value is placed on content that is not overly simplified but also not… View →
Unconventional Science – School Library Connection
The science examined in each title is simple yet innovative, and students will be fascinated by the information they will learn and the amazing facts that are presented. View →
Hip-Hop Artists Set 2 – School Library Connection
Fans of music, pop culture, or hip-hop will enjoy this series for its brief, timely, diverse, and essential facts about some of today’s young musical artists. Recommended . View →
Freedom's Promise Set 3 – Booklist
Students will find well-researched and informative titles in the Freedom’s Promise series. The short sentences, large photographs, charts, and diagrams will keep young researchers interested. Related links to videos and articles, quotes, suggested activities, and thoughtful questions will… View →
Guidebooks to the Unexplained – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Good-quality photos and illustrations are atmospheric. Recommended for school and large public library collections. View →
Casas de animales – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Readers young and old will marvel over this sweet early literacy series that is ideal for collections serving Spanish-speaking children and families. View →
The Greater World of Sports – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
These are well-written guides to lesser-known sports that could encourage the possibility of invention. Great first purchases if your shelves in these sections are bare. View →
American Crime Stories – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
True crime stories continue to fascinate; those looking for information on these famous cases will find these books helpful. View →
Quidditch (The Greater World of Sports) – Booklist
The book’s clean, simple page design showcases the many colorful action photos. The text presents a quick, useful overview of the game’s basic rules and history. From the Greater World of Sports series (6 titles), a good first introduction to quidditch. View →
Arizona (Explore the United States) – Booklist
Each state gets its own book in the Explore the United States series (52 titles), offering students targeted information well-suited for beginners’ reports View →
Space Technology – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
With clean, focused layouts and lots of photos, these books are exciting and informative. Recommended first purchases. View →
Parrotfish: Coral Reef Cleaners (Animal Eco Influencers) – Booklist
The Animal Eco Influencer series (6 titles) introduces the interconnectedness of certain animals and their ecosystems, and this colorful entry not only describes the parrotfish and its eating habits but its role as prey, as well. View →
Chernobyl (Engineering Disasters) – Booklist
…clear explanations, steady pacing, and efficient storytelling make this an accessible account, detailed enough for research projects, with interstitial questions prompting readers to think independently about the risks and rewards of nuclear power. A useful entry point for conversations… View →
Animal Icons
American Values and Freedoms
My Little Pony: Friends Forever Set 2