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Brainy Brittanys (Dog Daze) – Booklist
As with other volumes in the series, this one gives children brief information about the breed. . .[and] the mix of quick facts, double-spread paintings, photos, quizzes, a few words from a spaniel named Molly—and even the tale of the heroic dog—offers just the sort of variety that will… View →
Animal Sounds Set 1 – School Library Journal
These books are brief and playful introductions to each animal, with their noises used as a unifying device. The rhyming texts are presented in a large, clear font that stands out against the colorful photos. Informational inserts are on a higher reading level. . . [and] the layout and… View →
Cool Eyewitness Encounters: How's Your Memory? (Cool CSI) – Booklist
For those who’ve had their interests piqued by forensic science, this book offers a good introduction as well as a few ways to have “fun with forensics.” The compact book, part of the Cool CSI series, begins with the way crimes are initially analyzed and… View →
Barack Obama (United States Presidents) – Booklist
A. . .simple, approachable entry in the United States Presidents series. Wheeler gives an overall glimpse of Obama’s life from childhood to the presidency, beginning with a brief introduction, a time line of major events, and a quick “Did You Know?” page.… View →
Boxcar Children Graphic Novels Set 1 - Booklist
The artwork is more energetic, and the format works in the series’ favor, lending a contemporary feel even though the cars and clothes are vintage. View →
National Parks Set 2 – School Library Journal
The eight chapters in each title, one to three pages long, are chock-full of valuable information. Scientific terms are dispersed throughout, and most are either explained within the text or included in the glossary. The amazing photographs highlight unique features and are clear and… View →
Animal Habitats – School Library Journal
The first few pages of each volume offer a brief introduction to the habitat and provide a map that clearly identifies locations around the world. Then spreads introduce eight animals. A large, striking photo of each creature will capture readers’ attention, while text boxes and a small… View →
Graphic Shakespeare Set 1 - School Library Journal
Each book opens with a list of characters and a description of the setting. Background information, a short synopsis, famous phrases from the play, and a biographical sketch of Shakespeare are also included. . . . Each slim volume is written in large-sized font and includes full-color… View →
Children's Authors Set 5 - School Library Journal
. . .these biographies include information that may be of interest to elementary students. . . View →
Baby Mammals – Library Media Connection
This is another wonderful series. . . . With each book providing a “Vital Statistics” page, fun and interesting facts throughout, and a glossary at the end, readers will surely be excited to get their hands on them. Interestingly, a fun fact about the animal appears toward… View →
Cool Music – Library Media Connection
This series of nonfiction books is dedicated to the appreciation of exclusive genres of music. Photographs and simple text complement these titles. Each book supplies a wealth of fascinating information to those who are new to the field. Reluctant readers will be attracted to these… View →
Universe Set 1 - Library Media Connection
Brilliantly put together, this series is yet another valuable resource. . . . They are perfect for the young beginning researcher. The author uses photographs and creative color blocking to draw the reader into the book. Left and right arrows direct the reader’s attention to the… View →
Cool Art – School Library Journal
These books are well organized, with clearly written sections. . .and several clever projects and exercises. . . .These titles should have substantial child appeal. View →
Short Tales Fairy Tales - Library Media Connection
The stories employ frequently used words and familiar vocabulary to help young independent readers enjoy these much loved tales. Extra spacing between the lines along with short sections of text will appeal to the readers and lead them into the rich illustrations depicting beautiful… View →
Count the Critters Set 1 - School Library Journal
Each of these books introduces a basic counting concept and follows one method consistently to teach it. Spreads devote three or four sentences to a number. In four of the books, an addition or subtraction equation shows how the result can be achieved, and, in all, a number line along… View →
Let's Measure – School Library Journal
These books show diverse children measuring or weighing everyday items. In Cup, friends measure wet and dry baking ingredients. Additional sections show youngsters apportioning other materials, ask questions such as how many cups it takes to fill a sink, challenge readers to… View →
Beginner Biographies Set 1 - School Library Journal
This aptly named set has a consistent, clean layout: spreads feature brief text on one page, with a full-color illustration opposite. Martin Luther King’s and Abraham Lincoln’s assassinations are handled with age-appropriate text and illustrations that are somber, but not… View →
Essential Health: Strong Beautiful Girls Set 1 – School Library Journal
Delicate, flowery borders and designs grace the pages in these books, yet the personal stories are both forthright and candid. . . .These volumes cover the gamut of challenges and pressures that whittle girls’ self-esteem. . . . The true-to-life situations described in these books… View →
Big Buddy Biographies Set 1 – School Library Journal
These brief profiles of popular celebrities are visual feasts similar to glossy pop-culture magazines. The color photos on each page and attractive layouts will encourage browsing. Though the texts are minimal, they offer some interesting information about the stars and their families. View →
Short Tales Classics – Library Media Connection
These graphic novellas of classic titles are intended to appeal to a younger audience and pique their interest in the classics. The illustrations are bold, bright, and interesting. If you are looking for easy readers to attract a specific audience, then this might be the series for you. View →
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