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Super Simple Bend & Stretch (Super Simple Exercise) – Booklist
A cheerful introduction to some basic exercises. View →
Countries of the World Set 1 – Horn Book Guide
Chapters. . .cover all the expected details for report-writers: geography, flora and fauna, history, people, culture, politics, economics, and contemporary life. Vivid photographs and useful maps in an eye-pleasing design enliven the presentation. View →
Military Vehicles – Horn Book Guide
Reluctant readers and military buffs will appreciate the readable. . .texts enhanced by large captioned photographs. View →
Children's Authors Set 6 – Horn Book Guide
These accessible. . .biographies provide introductory overviews of the lives and works of popular children’s authors. Many engaging photos of the writers are included. . . View →
Cat Craze Set 2 – Horn Book Guide
These volumes contain useful information for cat lovers or cat-owning children who may be responsible for taking care of the family pet. Topics include the history of each breed, physical features, personality traits, and day-to-day needs. . . .Readers will enjoy the accompanying photos… View →
Ramadan (Holidays) – School Library Journal
This title succeeds where others have been undermined by cultural bias. An excellent addition. View →
Amazing Vehicles Set 2 – Horn Book Guide
. . .texts provide easy-to-understand information about the title vehicles: history, types, components, purpose, dangers, etc. The writing is accessible. . . . Bright color and black-and-white photos are the most engaging features. View →
Animal Homes – Horn Book Guide
Vivid close-up photographs are eye-catching. View →
Playmakers Set 1 – Horn Book Guide
Focusing on the stars’ sports accomplishments and game highlights, these brief, adul[a]tory profiles also touch on the players’ childhoods and personal lives. . . . The many clear photographs will satisfy sports fans. View →
How To Analyze the Music of Bob Dylan (Essential Critiques) – Horn Book Guide
From a clear definition of critical theory and its purpose to practical applications, this title presents a well-written introduction to the analysis of music and lyrics. The biographical sketch, followed by a comprehensive comparison and analysis of Dylan’s protest and personal… View →
Capture and Killing of Osama bin Laden (Essential Events) – Horn Book Guide
. . .explores Osama bin Laden’s early life and the influences leading to his radicalization. . . .[The] hunt and eventual killing of bin Laden are not sensationalized. Photographs and maps enhance the text. . . View →
Mission: Nutrition – Horn Book Guide
. . .pages with hints for healthy eating and a description of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Campaign end each book. Vibrant photos show kids preparing and enjoying all kinds of food. View →
Australian Animals – Horn Book Guide
Clear writing and simple vocabulary make it a useful choice for independent reading. Occasional “Uncovered!” sidebars along with close-up photos of the friendly looking title animal enhance the volume. View →
Cool Parties – Horn Book Guide
The basics of party planning for young hosts are covered, including choosing a theme; making invitations, decorations, and favors; preparing food; and organizing activities for guests. The essentials of a festive occasion—the “who, what when and where of the… View →
Cool Parties – School Library Journal
This colorful set of six books has a lot of child appeal. The vivid photos and well-organized and readable content provide great springboards for party ideas. Step-by-Step crafts, sample menus, and easy-to-replicate games and activities add to the fun. Solid additions that offer sound… View →
How to Analyze the Music of Bob Dylan, How to Analyze the Films of George Lucas, James Cameron, Tim Burton (Essential Critiques) – Booklist
With these entries in the Essential Critiques series, students can discover a greater depth to their film and music experiences and learn to tackle these art forms in the same manner they approach literature at school. View →
Animal Homes – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This set places boxed text over clear, bright photographs that cover every spread. Each title begins by describing the particular home as well as which animals live there. Then seven different creatures that inhabit the respective places are portrayed. Nest, for example, offers… View →
Holidays Set 3 – School Library Journal
Brief chapters give readers broad summaries of these holidays–their origin or meaning, how they are celebrated, traditions today, and “important words.” Color photographs with descriptive captions give further explanations, while the texts are presented in simple sentences in a large font. View →
Hispanic American History – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Ollhoff’s clearly written texts trace Hispanic history from the Paleo-Indians, conquistadors, and African forbears. These books also discuss the rise and decline of Spanish colonial North America; the effects of Mexican independence; discrimination and Hispanic civil rights; and the… View →
Planets - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Brief but well stocked with details, these titles invite readers to travel to a planet to explore both its surface and interior or, in the case of Earth, to observe from space. . . . The content is well presented both in main narratives and in closing summaries. View →
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