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Great Achievements in Engineering - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Through nine chapters, each title combines history, project development, the problem-solving work of engineers, and likely future developments in the particular specialty. The writing is informative and usually interesting, though a bit challenging; the books would work well with high… View →
Essential Issues Set 4 - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This informative series focuses on eight issues that could negatively affect teens. The texts are both credible and readable: the authors employ an engaging narrative style. . . . Overall, . . . this is a clearly written and well-organized series. View →
Arctic Animals - Library Media Connection
This is a valuable series for students to learn about some magnificent animals. Each book contains fact-filled pages. Numerous photographic images and maps support the text. . . . Any student researcher will find what they need in these titles. Recommended. View →
Earth's Treasures - Library Media Connection
The books in this series are an interesting mix of geology, geography, history. The source of these fine natural products are discussed and colorful pictures are used to give readers knowledge on where each comes from and how they are formed. The books are rich in vocabulary. The… View →
Essential Library of American Wars - Library Media Connection
This series is an excellent resource for history and war enthusiasts. Each book ends with a full-color timeline and “Scope of War” which provides a map of key battles, a pie graph of casualties, and a short list of key players. B&w and color illustrations offer visuals to… View →
Great Predators - Library Media Connection
Each book in the series contains photographs of the animals in their natural habitats. The books also include primary sources making this series perfect for research projects. . . . The series will be a valuable addition to every library collection. Recommended. View →
More Super Simple Science - Library Media Connection
. . .provide key steps about science experiments. Each experiment will be of interest to readers wanting to learn more about these science concepts. The science concepts are clearly explained in the text…Colorful, helpful photographs show readers the exact steps to follow. The page… View →
Medical Marvels - Library Media Connection
This fascinating series addresses contemporary medical dilemmas of ethics, clinical trials, profit, and the future of “better lives through chemistry.” . . . excel at tracing the history of the scientific developments, including timelines with great graphics, and explaining… View →
Great Moments in Olympic Skating (Great Moments in Olympic Sports) - Booklist
This entry in the Great Olympics Sport series has short, colorful chapters on seven important individuals in Olympic skating, both figure skaters and speed skaters. . . [and] the seven chapters give a sense of the history and development of the sport, something often missing in series,… View →
History's Greatest Disasters - Library Media Connection
. . . include photos, charts, graphs, and primary documents that can be used to teach visual literacy. . . . High interest topics will draw readers in with compelling true stories from disaster survivors. The format is conducive for interactive reading. Recommended. View →
Essential Library of Social Change - Library Media Connection
This series is a good companion to middle school Social Studies and history courses. Pages are colorful and full of attention-grabbing text boxes. Each book offers essential facts, which summarize the movement. The books are well designed with the middle school reader in mind. Recommended. View →
Sports by the Numbers - Library Media Connection
This series. . .will engage readers by showing what individuals do in a specific sport and how numbers come into play. In each book “By the Numbers” has a brief math concept connected with the sport covered and answers to those specific questions can be found at the end of each book. The View →
Cool Art with Math & Science - Library Media Connection
. . .the books will serve as a useful resource, especially for teachers implementing Common Core Standards with the emphasis on project-based learning. Each book offers four projects with easy-to-follow directions. Photographs help to ensure success. Additional historical or scientific… View →
Exploring Caves (Story of Exploration) - VOYA
This title offers a wonderful presentation about caves and exploration of them. . .[and] vivid photos aid in understanding the text. . . . The author makes certain to impress upon the reader how far the study of these natural formations has come. . .[and makes] sure to include the… View →
Story of the United States - Booklist
. . . each book expands its focus by linking to a variety of multimedia resources and primary documents, with ample Common Core-linked questions for further discussion. A useful launch point for further exploration of U.S. history. View →
Comic Relief (Haven't Got a Clue!) – Booklist
. . .ABDO tucks in several red herrings and potential suspects that will keep kids guessing. . . .The black-and-white illustrations do add a touch of noir to Gummyshoe’s narrative, which features some tongue-in-cheek moralizing: “Well, you know what… View →
Inside College Basketball Set 2 - Horn Book Guide
Each title begins with a significant championship then glides through the college team’s history, notable coaches, all-star players, and memorable highs and lows. . . . College basketball fans will eat up the statistics, game details, and anecdotes. View →
Girls' SportsZone - Horn Book Guide
These volumes survey. . . sports and the female athletes at their forefronts. Each chapter pairs a technical skill with a prominent contemporary athlete. The books are more overview than how-to, but each takes its sport seriously, depicting how the development of skills has shaped the… View →
Living with Health Challenges Set 2 - Horn Book Guide
Expert Advice from a practicing clinician. . . clearly described. Use of the second person and a conversational tone involve readers. View →
Mini Animal Marvels - Horn Book Guide
This small-trim title for beginning readers is an appropriate size for its diminutive subject. The straightforward book profiles four species, one per four-page chapter. The simple text is enhanced by clear, engaging photos; a graphic compares relative scale to adults and a child. A… View →