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Cool Stuff – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Useful, appealing, achievable projects–6 to 10 per book–are attractively photographed and clearly explained. Minimal special skills are required, although some supplies, tools, or equipment must be specifically purchased. With the use of retro typefaces and signature palettes, the design View →
Super Simple Exercise – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This bright and colorful series encourages young readers to do what used to come naturally: go out and play. Tuminelly emphasizes the need for physical activity in each volume and offers numerous activities, complete with lists of necessary equipment and instructions. . . . Parents will… 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 →
Troubled Treasures – Library Media Connection
This lovely set of books, about some our world’s most treasured and yet most vulnerable sites, should be a welcome addition to any elementary library. This series is valuable for the elementary library, but it may also be helpful for reluctant high school readers. Recommended. View →
Professional Tools – Library Media Connection
Young readers will be fascinated by the various tools described in this interesting new series. Interesting Fast Facts are dispersed throughout each book, and each culminates with a matching and true/false quiz and a glossary of terms. Captivating, full color photographic illustrations… View →
Xtreme Space – Library Media Connection
This very accessible series gives students a basic introduction to topics in astronomy. Simply written text is enhanced by clearly captioned photographs and drawings. Measurements are provided using both the English and Metric systems. Although targeted for elementary readers, junior… View →
Rotten School – Library Media Connection
These re-bound and reissued titles from R.L Stine’s series succeed in grossing out more than scaring the reader. Stine’s funny and gross moments are a combination that is sure to get your reluctant readers excited (especially the boys). Stine’s Goosebumps readers will enjoy the… View →
Body Systems – Library Media Connection
Because of the wonderful organization and presentation of information in these books, they are recommended for all public, juvenile, and school library collections. Recommended. 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 →
Extreme Jobs – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Action-packed photos, energetic orange backgrounds, and lots of white space around child-friendly texts give this series audience appeal, as do the daring jobs depicted. Chapters about daily tasks, educational requirements, and special gear cover expected topics. Encouraging “When I Grow 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 →
Exploring World Governments – Library Media Connection
This informative series explains the need for government and introduces exemplars of various forms. The writing is clear and attractive layouts use pictures and sidebars. Recommended. View →
Sports Gear – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
By organizing sports by the equipment used, Salzmann has developed a distinguished series about comparisons. Clear, colorful photographs provide excellent picture clues for the simple vocabulary, which not only labels the gear, but also relates a kernel of information about its use. . .… View →
Mission: Nutrition – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Allying itself with First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign, this series covers a wide spectrum of food-related issues. The titles go beyond good eating habits to look at topics not often covered for children, such as green eating, following special diets, and proper nutrition View →
Your Mission to Jupiter (Planets) – Booklist
Each spread devotes itself to one area. . . . Meanwhile, smaller facts further clarify the lesson. The slightly heavier “How Do Scientists Know about Jupiter?” closes out this fine entry in the Planets series. View →
Presidents of the United States Bio-Graphics – Booklist
The Presidents of the United States Bio-Graphics series aims to introduce the presidents through an easy-to-read, graphic-novel format that hits the highs (and low) point of their lives. View →
Navy Seals (United States Armed Forces) – Booklist
For reluctant readers and those who are brand new to the ins and outs of the U.S. military, the straightforward text, crisp design, and full-bleed photos of SEALs in action will certainly whet the appetite for more information. View →
Inside the Industry – School Library Journal
These. . .well-designed books describe a variety of careers in these popular fields. Because they help readers assess if these positions are suitable for their personality types and backgrounds, the titles are good choices for career exploration and self-discovery. They are also useful… View →
Essential Events Set 6 – Booklist
Set 6 in the Essential Events series, each of these gripping titles tells a historical drama, often a catastrophe, and discusses the crucial political, social, and technical issues. The spacious series design is inviting, with many color illustrations and screens, and the… View →
Billie Jean King (Legendary Athletes) – Booklist
The name Billie Jean King may not be as well known as it once was, but it’s certainly at home in the Legendary Athletes series. The accessible and well-written narrative moves chronologically, beginning with King’s early life before covering her tennis triumphs, including a more… View →