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¡Súper geología! Set 2 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This series corresponds to science curricula for the elementary grades, making it an essential purchase for school libraries. 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 →
Weird and Wonderful Animals – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Solid profiles of animals that cannot always be found in children’s collections. View →
Team Earth – Booklist
An attractive series with well-chosen topics. View →
History of Sports – School Library Connection
All in all, each sport is well-presented, the writing is clear and easy to understand, and the pictures complement the text well. Straightforward and interesting, this series would be very appropriate for collections serving elementary or middle school students. Recommended. View →
History of Crime and Punishment – School Library Connection
This set has a significant amount of informative material about past and current issues within crime and punishment that would lend to a greater learning on the subject. View →
Being LGBTQ in America – School Library Connection
Many examinations of the LGBTQ community in the past have been limited to the experiences of white people, but this series is notable for its inclusion of people of color in anecdotes, photos, and case studies. . . . A student who reads all six will be very well View →
Slavery in America – School Library Connection
This series thoughtfully studies how slavery has impacted (and stunted) the growth of the United States. Libraries in need of titles on this topic or looking to update older titles should certainly add this series to their collection. Recommended. View →
Financial Literacy – School Library Connection
Real life examples used to illustrate concepts in each book are age appropriate and are respectful of differing socioeconomic situations without resorting to stereotypes. Recommended. View →
Nutrition and Your Body – School Library Connection
Not only should this series be included in an elementary library but it could also easily be included in the elementary curriculum. This is a great series and should be included in public libraries for children to hear or read for themselves. Highly recommended. View →
Privacy in the Digital Age – Booklist
The series succeeds in presentation: its layout, art design, and typography all add up to a visually appealing and practical package….The overall topics remain relevant to today’s middle-school students. View →
Pequeños activistas: especies en peligro – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
With high-quality design and translation, this series will inspire a future generation of passionate environmentalists. View →
Freedom's Promise Set 2 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
A good addition for libraries serving teens. View →
Star Athletes – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
A highly readable and inspirational series. View →
Animal Homes – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Solid choices to fill subject holes in early nonfiction sections. View →
Parques Nacionales – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Readers of all ages will want to explore our greatest national treasures thanks to this enlightening and visually stunning series. View →
Super Simple DIY Survival – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Great pictures and friendly text combine the fun of creation with the challenge of engineering. View →
Being LGBTQ in America – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Sensitive and affirming, this excellent series emphasizes awareness and understanding. A must-have for all collections that serve teens. View →
Hollywood Monsters Set 2 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
. . . these books will attract middle schoolers interested in horror and the macabre at a second grade reading level. View →
#NeverAgain: Preventing Gun Violence (#Movements) – Booklist
The #Movements series is as timely as they come….It’s a balanced and encouraging look at activism that avoids getting mired in details. What’s more, this book will speak to students as they see their peers making a difference. View →