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Essential Critiques Set 1 – School Library Journal
Lavish full-color photos, movie posters and stills, and art reproductions greatly enhance the summaries of each work. Readable and attractively packaged, these titles provide excellent introductions to the daunting world of critical theory. View →
David Copperfield (Calico Illustrated Classics) - School Library Journal
Fields has taken the original story and made it more approachable to younger and reluctant readers, losing none of the Dickensian drama. The characters are true to the original tale as are the plot and its development. McWilliam’s whimsical cartoon artwork illustrates the key moments in… View →
Bug's World – School Library Journal
The busy lives of a variety of common insects are explored in these colorful introductions. Each book describes the insects’ major physical and behavioral characteristics; some distinctive characteristics of particular groups or species; life cycle; diet; feeding habits; and… View →
Stink and the Ultimate Thumb-Wrestling Smackdown (Stink) - Booklist
As always, the wordplay is part of the fun in this series (“Fizz-Ed”) and so are the comic-style graphics. Readers will enjoy the karate details, both the action and the calming meditation, as well as the story’s climax, when Stink beats the bully. View →
Short Tales Norse Myths - School Library Journal
Simple language whittles the myths down to just a few sentences per page, making the books accessible to reluctant of struggling readers. . . . They could be used for simple reports. They may also be enjoyed recreationally by fans of Norse-tinged fantasy such as Lord of the Rings… View →
Essential Critiques Set 1 – Booklist
The Essential Critiques series introduces students to the concept of critical analysis and how to use it to process films, music, and other pop-culture media. The idea is to get kids thinking about what they’ve seen or heard and, by doing research, learn which influences might… View →
Evolution of News Reporting (Essential Viewpoints) – Horn Book Guide
. . .provides a useful presentation of the current debate about news reporting and the consequences for democracy. View →
Essential Viewpoints Set 5 – Horn Book Guide
Brief introductions and histories of the featured debates are followed by thorough descriptions of key opposing positions. . . .informative texts combine with photographs and detail rich. . .sidebars to offer balanced discussions. View →
Cool Kid Jobs – Horn Book Guide
Brightly colored photographs illustrate each service as well as a few do’s and don’ts. . . .Each title is well organized and age appropriate. View →
Dogs Set 1 – Horn Book Guide
These volumes provide basic information about the title breed’s history, character traits, appearance, care, feeding, and day-to-day needs; each book also includes a special section on puppies. The texts. . . are easy to read and may catch the eye of dog lovers, as will the vibrant View →
Sharks Set 1 – Horn Book Guide
This series takes the teeth out of negative portrayals of the misunderstood title creatures. Each book contains easily digestible facts about appearance, habitat, behavior, etc. Clear, dramatic closeup photographs and diagrams help illustrate the information. View →
Spiders Set 1 – Horn Book Guide
These volumes offer straightforward. . . facts about different types of spiders. . . . Vibrant photos illustrate texts. . . View →
Cats Set 1 – Horn Book Guide
With full-color photos and simple. . .prose, these books provide basic information about particular cat breeds. Qualities, appearance, care, and feeding are all covered, as is advice about buying a kitten. View →
Planet Earth – Horn Book Guide
Drawings, diagrams, and captioned photos, from up-close details to wide panoramic views, add visual variety. View →
Climate Change – Horn Book Guide
The series could be a good place for confused readers to calmly make sense of the news. . . . Captioned photos. . .help demonstrate the effects of environmental change. View →
Whales Set 1 – Horn Book Guide
These easy-to-read books include colorful photos to engage young readers and focus on topics such as diet, habitat, and behavior. View →
Xtreme Predators - Library Media Connection
With an intriguing series title and fierce looking animal photographs adorning the covers of the books, this series is sure to capture the attention of young readers. These books feature captivating photographs of the title animal from cover to cover. Each spread consists of bold,… View →
Insects - Horn Book Guide
These easy-to-read texts provide basic—and selective—information about the title insects. Topics include body parts, life cycles, predators and protections, and how the insect contributes to the planet’s well-being. Traits specific to each animal, such as how bees make… View →
Future Energy – Library Media Connection
. . . appropriate for any class studying alternative energy sources and the environment. Each image has an informative caption that clearly relates to the text. Readers will learn about advantages of alternative energy sources, as well as disadvantages and problems that might cause… View →
Essential Lives Set 5 – Horn Book Guide
Nicely laid-out and easy to read, these informative. . .biographies provide historical context as well as personal information about their subjects. Many sidebars, pull-quotes, and photographs enhance the presentation. View →
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