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What Are Clouds Made Of? (Science Questions) – Booklist
Children are naturally curious about the world, and the Science Questions series tackles many popular topics with simplicity and clarity. The QR codes lead to publisher hosted videos, activities, and links, which aid in making “big” scientific concepts accessible to primary-grade readers. View →
Rodeos (Arena Events) – Booklist
What will draw readers in are the action-filled color photographs that take up most of each page. They give a you-are-there feel to the proceedings that has appeal. View →
Inside Your Body Set 2 – School Library Connection
These well-bound books feature colorful illustrations that show a diverse selection of youth suffering the ailments that afflict all children, with close-ups of signs and symptoms. Add these to the nonfiction collection for primary students who wish to read about these topics or engage… View →
Inside Modern Cities – School Library Connection
The books contain enough interesting information within each title for the beginning research project and would serve as a springboard for further reading about each of the broader subjects explored in this series. This series provides a nice overview of its subjects, touching on each… View →
Earth's Energy Innovations – School Library Connection
This series makes a good introduction into how we use different types of energy and the discrete problems associated with each variety. Recommended. View →
Animal Groups – School Library Connection
Young readers will be able to easily grasp the concepts presented in the text, as well as view excellent examples of each animal in their natural surroundings. These books are perfect for the beginning reader and boast high interest appeal. One can hardly go wrong with purchasing this… View →
Digital Photography – School Library Connection
This is a great series for budding junior photographers and will provide tips for those who already have equipment and for using your own creativity with whatever camera you have on hand. This series can be used by students for independent pleasure reading or by teachers as a helpful… View →
Understanding World Religions and Beliefs – School Library Connection
The content is easily digestible yet in-depth enough to be both interesting and informative. Teachers can utilize the series to help students understand the religious motivations of characters in assigned fiction readings or important figures from history. Since explication on the topic… View →
Science Fact or Science Fiction? – School Library Connection
Sensationalistic but fun, these books will appeal to readers interested in the paranormal. Recommended. View →
Date Rape Drugs (Drugs in Real Life) – Booklist
This informative title in the Drugs in Real Life series provides an overview of date rape drugs and offers tips to keep people from becoming victims. Back matter includes quotes from victims, color photos, additional resources, and source notes, making this useful for research reports. View →
Robyn Hood – School Library Journal
Large, bold fonts makes the text, written at a second grade reading level, easy to read. Colorful, comic-inspired illustrations on every page help relay the action. While each entry is slim, the self-contained cases are complete and compelling. This series features a relatable heroine… View →
Xtreme Robots – School Library Journal
Written at a fourth grade reading level, these informational texts are ideal for middle school hi-lo readers but could also be used by general upper-elementary audiences. View →
Changing Animals Set 2 – Booklist
Despite the potential ick factor, many young readers will be fascinated. These series entries offer a uniquely close look at various insect and fish life cycles. View →
Class in America – Booklist
The clearly written discussions place narratives and data within a broader context that makes them more meaningful. Presenting useful overviews of topics related to class differences, these books will leave readers with ideas to ponder. View →
Native Americans Set 4 – School Library Connection
Reading materials that provide positive role models for First Nation youth and breaking many perceived stereotypes are essential for all media centers, and this set will do just that. Recommended. View →
Community Economics – School Library Connection
Overall, the pleasing format makes these books a useful tool for introducing these topics to younger students. . . View →
First Ladies Set 2 – Booklist
The books in the First Ladies series offer very amiable accounts of their subjects . . . [and] are decent introductory primers to America’s female leaders. Kids can learn more if they read the back matter, and links to ABDO’s online resources further that goal. View →
Sports Biographies – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
An up-to-date addition to large nonfiction collections. View →
Understanding Islam (Understanding World Religions and Beliefs) – Booklist
This comprehensive volume in the Understanding World Religions and Beliefs series sets the record straight about the fastest growing religion around the globe. It gives a solid background on the prophet Muhammad, his teachings through the Koran, and the spread of Islam. The biggest… View →
Women in the Arts – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This enlightening series will motivate young scholars to pursue their dreams. View →