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la lluvia torrencial (Big Rain) (Carlos and Carmen) - Booklist
. . .Carlos and Carmen are friendly and easy to relate to, and children will be drawn to the illustrations, which are bright with rich colors and clear images. The book has a good mix of art and text per page, and the sturdy binding will stand up to punishment. The book features… View →
Animal Migration - Booklist
Glossy, full-bleed photos accompany basic information on the migratory habits of various creatures, most of them aquatic, in the Animal Migration series. With most migrations occurring for the sake of an animal’s young, facts about mating and breeding abound. . . . Each… View →
Special Reports Set 2 - Booklist
For students who need reliable and concise research sources on controversial topics, these volumes in the Special Reports series offer great options. Accompanied by color photos, graphs, and charts, each book starts its discussion with a recent news story that draws… View →
Super Simple Grassland Projects: Fun and Easy Animal Environment Activities (Awesome Super Simple Habitat Projects) – Booklist
Though simple, the activities in this book are heavily content-based and appropriate as both rainy-day crafts or activities in a science or geography classroom. The animals that call the grasslands home are the focus of most of the projects, and a detailed explanation of the habitat’s… View →
Alternative Energy – Booklist
As awareness of the dangers tied to global warming and fossil fuels grows, green energy is playing a bigger part in how people are powering their communities. Each of the books in the Alternative Energy series introduces an ecofriendly energy source by explaining its history, how… View →
Essential Library of the Civil War – School Library Connection
These well-written narratives explain the who, what, where, when, and how of the Civil War reinforced by boxed highlights, maps, pictures, and illustrations. The long-ranging impact of the Civil War is reflected in discussions of contemporary topics such as the Civil Rights Movement,… View →
US Landmarks – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Informative details about each landmark’s history and construction are the best part of this set. Books have a single-chapter format with one to three declarative sentences on one side and a full-page photo or illustration on the other. Each has a solid locator map, a description of what View →
Horses – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
With two or three sentences per page, this set introduces the most basic traits of horse breeds. Most of the content focuses on physical features and the ways horses are used by humans, along with a bit about their temperament. The writing uses short, direct sentences that are generally… View →
Giant Centipede: Colossal Creeper of the Night (Real Monsters) – Booklist
Not for the faint of heart, this book in the aptly named Real Monsters series dramatically plays up the centipede’s lethal venom and frightening looks—as well as its fascinating natural history. The well-written text covers a variety of related topics in an order that makes sense… View →
Pro Wrestling's Greatest – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
In countdown style, pro-wrestling’s greatest stars and moments are described. The photos are splashy and bold, just like the sport itself. From classic “faces” (good guys like John Cena) to terrible “heels” (bad guys like CM Punk and Vince McMahon), the stars are covered. . . . The… View →
First Drawings - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This series builds on subject interests to introduce young artists to elementary drawing practices. Each book offers five drawings to copy from basic geometric shapes. Kids will learn how to sketch guidelines, establish an outline, add details, create texture and shape using shading, and View →
Exploring Our Universe - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
After reading this series, students are certain to walk away with a newfound appreciation for the myriad wonders of the cosmos. Filled with an impressive amount of details each volume introduces kids to scientific terms with unexpected definitions (Trojans are asteroids outside of the… View →
Olympic Stars – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Modern Olympians are brought to life in these visually attractive biographies. An introduction provides a suspenseful account of an important moment in the subject’s life. The rest of the text relates each individual’s climb to Olympic status, with an overview of athletic accomplishments View →
Alternative Energy - School Library Journal
Fact-filled and thorough, this well-written collection covers a vast array of sustainable power sources, from the familiar (Solar Energy; Wind Energy) to the less common (Biofuels; Ocean Energy). Text-heavy yet comprehensible, each book delves into the specific energy… View →
Our Renewable Earth - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
With its clean look and straightforward content, this series introduces emergent readers to several of the planet’s sustainable energy sources. Vibrant photos in crisp blues and greens pop against the white pages, while spreads in earthy hues are rich, warm, and reflective of the… View →
Simple Machines – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Simple machines have rarely looked as stunning as they do in this visually appealing and readily accessible set. Sharp images of these devices, both at rest and at work, give readers an up-close look at how the tools are used, capturing their modest beauty in striking detail; for… View →
Total Sports – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Thorough overviews make this series an ideal starting point for middle school research projects. The origins and histories of each sport are detailed and include descriptions of major past and present stars. View →
Cool Main Dish Recipes – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
It’s all protein in these vocabulary-rich cookbooks—vegetarians need not apply! Recipe instructions are detailed enough for novice chefs, providing good descriptive text in each step and photographs of key moments in the process. Kids will gain practice with basic techniques, such as… View →
Total Gymnastics (Total Sports) – Booklist
Superstar Simone Biles is front and center on the introduction page of this comprehensive guide to gymnastics. Part of the Total Sports series, this volume discusses the history of gymnastics, from its ancient Greek roots to the modern Olympics, and notes key players. Though the… View →
Hidden Human Computers: Black Women of NASA (Hidden Heroes) – Booklist
★STARRED★ For students wanting to know more about the African American female NASA workers depicted in the movie Hidden Figures, View →