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Rocks and Minerals – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Simple text and colorful photos explore key areas of earth science while also making STEAM connections. Texts are well organized. . . View →
Biografías de deportistas olímpicos – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Kids are provided with lots of statistics, mainly how many medals the athlete has won, where, and for what event, all accompanied by full-page photographs. There is also a description of the physical attributes that have contributed to their success. View →
First in Fashion – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Each brief book is packed with often fascinating information. The design is colorful and eye-catching, including many illustrative photographs, both historical and stock. . . . These are highly engaging and rich resources. View →
Xtreme Raptors – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Engaging text, strong organization, and highly effective visual layouts are the highlights of this set. High-quality nonfiction with strong visual appeal for upper elementary schoolers. View →
Native American Leaders – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
The series’ main strength is in its vibrant images, composed of paintings, etchings, and individual photographs (where possible), as well as contemporary photos of historic reconstructions and statues and intriguing cameo portraits superimposed on landscape photos. View →
Super Simple Engineering Projects – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Key concepts are explained clearly in introductory matter with well-chosen photos and graphics. Skyscraper is the standout title; once kids have made a structure out of pretzels and Nutella and then destroyed it with an apple wrecking ball, they get to eat the rubble! View →
Werewolf Council – Pop Mythology
The story is good, not just young-adult good, but fully-matured good. I felt very fortunate to have the entire series at the ready because I did not want to pause, and upon completing one book I found myself immediately reaching for the next one. Manoa has found his storytelling voice in View →
Hip-Hop Dance (Hip-Hop Insider) - Booklist
While the rest of the Hip-Hop Insider series takes on culture, groups, music, and more, this entry looks at the moves that make hip-hop dance so distinctive. Varieties of hip-hop dance are discussed in depth, with plenty of props given to important figures, many of whom will be new to… View →
Mary Quant: Miniskirt Maker (First in Fashion) - Booklist
Readers may not realize that the bright, energetic fashions of today’s youth exist in large part because of British fashion designer Mary Quant. Using period photos, this book provides historical and cultural context for Quant’s story. . . . While the text acknowledges that… View →
Dinosaurs Set 2 - Booklist
It’s no secret what preschoolers will find lurking in the pages of the Dinosaurs series, each volume of which examines one type of dinosaur. Here young readers can learn about when the dinosaur lived, its body and diet, and where its fossils have been found. Hansen’s writing strikes a… View →
Gladiator Island - School Library Connection
These books are fast-moving reads that contain violence and explore disturbing concepts and dark human motivations. View →
National Parks - School Library Connection
This series is filled with park ranger views, reflections, and insights that provide unique perspectives on the national parks, including coverage of influential people and actions that founded and shaped the parks into what they are today. Titles present geological and biological… View →
Edward S. Curtis Chronicles Native Nations (Defining Images) - Booklist
★STARRED★ The contemporary perspective, however, is truly illuminating, addressing what Curtis got wrong; the hypocritical attitudes of Curtis’… View →
All About Broken Bones (Inside Your Body) - Booklist
Soft-hued cartoons of kids and their (nonfrightening) skeletons make up the majority of the illustrations, though there are occasional photographs as well. A straightforward guide to a medical incident many kids are likely to experience at one point or another. View →
Race and Economics (Race in America) - Booklist
Readers wanting to learn more about the impact of economics can delve into the interactive discussion questions interspersed throughout the book. Meanwhile, the resource guides make a great starting point for further research. An essential look at how race has had a lasting effect on… View →
Special Reports Set 2 - School Library Connection
Each volume begins with a story from the news as an introduction to the topic, expands on that story, and then moves into the history behind the topic. The “Additional Resources” at the end of each volume is a valuable inclusion for libraries. Students could use these as a… View →
Big Business - School Library Connection
A welcome addition to any collection. . . . Colorful pictures and sidebars are mixed with text that provides historic and future perspectives. . . .[and is] well-researched with illustrations ranging from photographs to colorful drawings to works of art. Reluctant readers will find the… View →
Biomes – Booklist Top 10 Biomes
The titles in this series not only focus on the climate and physical geography of each biome but point out differentiations within them, such as boreal, temperate, and tropical forests. They provide examples of the biome’s flora and fauna, which are also depicted in a visual chart. View →
Essential Literary Genres - School Library Connection
This set uses tools that enable students to better understand each major genre. Selected works within each title give students a strong grasp of storytelling, characters, setting, and point of view. This series would be a good asset for secondary schools with literature and Advanced… View →
Real Monsters - School Library Connection
Each book has information about animal families, habitat, diet—everything a student needs to know for either a research project or for personal information. There are nonfiction text features such as maps, words in bold, and photographs with captions. Many of the photographs are graphic… View →
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