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Military Vehicles – Horn Book Guide
Reluctant readers and military buffs will appreciate the readable. . .texts enhanced by large captioned photographs. 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 →
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 →
Cool Stuff – Horn Book Guide
The six to ten unusual craft projects in each of these books will intrigue creative middle schoolers. . . . Directions are clear and photos show finished objects. . .[and] introductions, safety points, and conclusions frame the projects. 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 →
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 →
Super Simple Bend & Stretch (Super Simple Exercise) – Booklist
A cheerful introduction to some basic exercises. 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 →
World of Mythology Set 2 – Horn Book Guide
Reproductions of ancient artwork as well as modern illustrations provide colorful portraits of the featured gods. View →
Dogs Set 9 – Horn Book Guide
Easy-to-read. . .texts help young animal lovers decide which breed of dog is best suited to them. . . . The vivid photographs will be winners with dog lovers. View →
World of Mythology Set 2 – School Library Journal
Ollhoff writes in a clear and engaging fashion, presenting complex issues in a way that will be easy for youngsters to grasp. The photographs and reproductions of art tie directly into the texts; the short biographies of various gods in each book will be helpful to beginners. Strong… View →
Animal Homes – Horn Book Guide
Vivid close-up photographs are eye-catching. 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 →
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 →
United States Armed Forces – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
These compact volumes are bursting with information, but the visuals are their real strength. Filled with full-bleed, full-color action photos and concise texts, the pages are also peppered with “Xtreme Fact” sidebars that add related information. Well suited for reports or pleasure… View →
Climate Change: Earth Has a Fever – School Library Journal
This series examines climate change and its effects, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather, compromised ecosystems, and altered animal migrations. Spreads feature full-page color illustrations and brief, age-appropriate sentences. A negative “Hot fact” or positive… View →
African American History – Library Media Connection
Each book in this series highlights individuals and events that moved African Americans into a more equal position in American society, with photographs that illustrate the story. . .provide a basic understanding of the struggle toward equal rights. Recommended. View →
Australian Animals – School Library Journal
Each volume begins with an explanation of continental drift, so readers can understand why Australia’s animals are unique, and includes a spread of general information about the “Continent Down Under.” Students learn about the featured animal’s range, size, physical characteristics,… 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 →