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The World’s Meanest Monsters (Xtreme Screams) – Booklist
This balanced, reassuring volume from the Xtreme Screams series (6 titles) introduces kids to both real and imaginary beasts. Useful for researchers, the attention-getting cover will also attract the attention of browsers. View →
The US Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb (Atomic Bomb Perspectives) – Booklist
Large period photos provide more context, while primary-source excerpts and guided questions encourage students to think beyond the text. Older readers may also benefit from this historical analysis. View →
History Maker Biographies Set 5 – Booklist
The latest set in the History Makers Biographies series adds an outstanding group of individuals to the fold, many of whom youngsters will recognize from TV and the news. Solid stepping-stones into nonfiction reading and research. View →
Strong, Healthy Girls – Booklist
The Strong, Healthy Girls series is a valuable source of information for young women who are navigating the teen world and encountering new, complex, and possibly confusing experiences. A great resource for high school and public library collections for youth. View →
Germ Invaders – Booklist
Children have been getting lots of messages recently about wash-ing their hands and wearing masks. The Germ Invaders series comes along at a perfect time to explain why these actions are so important, offering reassurance and empowering kids to take care of themselves. View →
Encyclopedias for Kids – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
These single-volume reference books work equally well for browsing or research. Organization varies appropriately by topic. Useful resources that should circulate well. View →
Core Library Guide to Racism in Modern America – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
A solid purchase about current racism in the United States. The standout title Race and the Media in Modern America is a highly recommended purchase; it presents timeless information that is not as often found in other series about modern race relations in the United States. View →
The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Thorough and worthy for libraries serving middle schoolers. View →
Engineered by Nature – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
A well-rounded introduction to using resources and to the naturally engineered wonders on Earth. View →
Germ Invaders – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
These eye-catching books explore the body’s immune system, the science of fighting germs, and a few major respiratory infections, including COVID-19. With germ-fighting cartoon superheroes, the illustrations are colorful, bold, and engaging. View →
Battling COVID-19 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
A thorough and appealing series for understanding the first 10 months of the pandemic. View →
Cave of Crystals (Engineered by Nature) – Booklist
The book’s clean page design incorporates impressive (helpfully captioned) photographs, a map, an infographic, and a primary-source quote paired with a critical-thinking question. A publisher hosted link to age-appropriate activities and learning extensions complete the tidy package. View →
Climate Change – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
It is a must-have for middle school libraries. This series incorporates critical thinking activities in each title that include extensions blending language arts with science to develop scientific reading comprehension skills. View →
Super Simple Makerspace STEAM Challenge – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This cut-to-the-chase tasking not only allows for a high degree of experimentation and creativity, but also more closely resembles the way that real-world challenges present themselves. View →
Special Reports Set 6 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This series provides excellent research material and will help students become more informed citizens. View →
Nature's Mysteries – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This series acquaints readers with the wondrous mysteries that occur in nature around the world. Curiosity sparking series that introduces the beautiful irregularities in nature. View →
Planets – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
A serviceable planet set with a lot of value added for educators and parents in the companion online resources. Recommended as an educator resource. View →
Fierce Females of Fiction – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
. . . these hi-lo titles will appeal to striving readers interested in pop culture at the upper elementary and middle school level. View →
Xtreme Armed Forces – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
The strength of this series is that the information is clearly organized and presented, which will benefit readers who are interested in military careers but who might be reluctant readers. View →
My Community: Jobs Set 3 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
The strength of this series is its versatility and usability in many reading situations: one-on-one, in the classroom, in a story time, or solo for more advanced readers who are trying to gain confidence. An easy choice for early literacy collections; day care centers and preschools may… View →
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