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Eating Ethically (Food Matters) - Booklist
This volume in the Food Matters series addresses food production and consumption in the U.S., with an eye on factory farms. Felix clearly establishes that ethical food should be “produced without abuse to animals, the environment, or humans.” The animal rights chapter. . .will… View →
Echidnas (World's Weirdest Animals) - Booklist
Readers won’t be able to resist this book’s cover photo of the strangely adorable echidna, with its long, bald beak and spiny body. As this entry into the World’s Weirdest Animals series explains, the echidna is one of the only egg-laying mammals in the world. In… View →
United States President Biographies - School Library Connection
This is an interesting new collection of presidential biographies geared toward younger students. . . . This is an ideal set to have in the library. Each title has several quick and easy-to-read facts on each spread so as not to overwhelm the reader, along with a large photograph or… View →
Magic Readers - School Library Connection
The Magic Readers series consists of three levels–Emergent, Progressing, and Transitional–designed to help young readers move from familiar words, short sentences, and frequent word repetition to books with more complex vocabulary and sentence structure. The two reviewed View →
Amazing Inventions – Booklist
The small books are an inviting size for young hands, and the short text and bright photos are equally child-friendly. . . .Young children will likely both learn a little from and enjoy these books. View →
Food Dudes Set 1 - School Library Connection
There are photographs in every chapter, and a timeline of major events and a related facts page end each book. As reference material, this series would be helpful to students when they are beginning to learn to do research since so many primary sources are included. The books would also… View →
Essential Issues Set 4 - School Library Connection
Each attractively illustrated volume features colorful sidebars, a timeline, an “essential facts” summary section, additional resources, and source notes. The introductory chapters provide a broad survey of the topic, while the concluding chapters offer constructive… View →
Bots - School Library Journal
An exciting series for avid fans of futuristic, artificial intelligence narratives. View →
Haunting of Grey Hills - School Library Journal
. . . a fast-paced. . .mystery best suited for reluctant high school readers. The plot begins quickly and features plenty of action and suspense. . . View →
He Said, She Said - Booklist
. . .writing and steamy content work well for older teens who want new adult titles but need something at a high/low level. A sizzling summer read. View →
Emergent Behavior (Bots) - Booklist
. . . well written and moves at a brisk pace. The science involved is comprehensible to readers who are not robotics geniuses, and Edmond is believably complex and well-meaning. Dangling loose ends and the true development capabilities of Edmond’s bots will lead engaged readers… View →
Michael & Maria (He Said, She Said) - School Library Journal
While the novel may seem like a typical teen love story line that lacks substance, it has added depth, integrating issues of mental health, death, and single parenthood. . . . Fans of Sarah Dessen’s Along for the Ride (Viking, 2009) will appreciate this love story. View →
Inside Martial Arts - School Library Journal
Vivid action scenes will draw readers to these offerings. . . . These brief introductions describe basic moves or stances, as well as more advanced training. Key terms are defined, and each sport’s history is limned. Colorful photos enliven the text. . . . Browsers will be entertained. . . . View →
Daisy Dawson - Library Media Connection
Vividly described scenes, complex emotions, and gentle insights make this a rich read for all elementary students transitioning from picture books to chapter books. Recommended. View →
Essential Library of the US Military - Horn Book Guide
Each military branch’s profile begins with a description of recent successful military initiatives to illustrate the group’s mission and scope. Successive chapters effectively trace history, contemporary roles, equipment, and weapons. Career opportunities and basic training… View →
Super Simple Cultural Art Set 2 - Horn Book Guide
This series offers cultural background information followed by easy-to-make representative craft projects with photos and stepped directions. Each clean, colorful volume includes nine projects. . . . The volumes offer respectful ways to identify and enjoy various world cultures. View →
Inside the Speedway - Horn Book Guide
This series explores. . . auto racing, covering history, characteristics of vehicles used, rules, and other unique qualities of each category. Racing afficionados will find the texts easy to read and will be drawn to the brief action-packed vignettes of outstanding drivers and their… View →
Digging Up the Past - Horn Book Guide
Archaeological sites and finds are explored in this series, which touches on scientific, cultural, legal, and political implications of the discoveries, research, and preservation. Sidebars expand the thorough main text, while ample photographs of excavations and artifacts will spur the… View →
NBA's Best Ever - Horn Book Guide
These profiles of outstanding NBA athletes from the past seven decades include biographical details and momentous play descriptions, but they focus on the players’ records, awards, and statistics. Dynamic photos showcase each athlete’s abilities on… View →
Great Achievements in Engineering - Horn Book Guide
These substantial books begin with a brief introduction and history, then validate the “Amazing Feats” label with remarkable projects. . . [and] challenges and problem-solving are emphasized. Illustrations include both color photos and diagrams. Career advice, facts, and a… View →
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