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Core Library Guide to Racism in Modern America – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
A solid purchase about current racism in the United States. The standout title Race and the Media in Modern America is a highly recommended purchase; it presents timeless information that is not as often found in other series about modern race relations in the United States. View →
Field Guides for Kids – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
A useful resource for classes studying taxonomy and animal classification or for nature enthusiasts. View →
My Community: Jobs Set 3 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
The strength of this series is its versatility and usability in many reading situations: one-on-one, in the classroom, in a story time, or solo for more advanced readers who are trying to gain confidence. An easy choice for early literacy collections; day care centers and preschools may… View →
Nature's Mysteries – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This series acquaints readers with the wondrous mysteries that occur in nature around the world. Curiosity sparking series that introduces the beautiful irregularities in nature. View →
Fierce Females of Fiction – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
. . . these hi-lo titles will appeal to striving readers interested in pop culture at the upper elementary and middle school level. View →
Zorro fénec (Animales miniatura) – Booklist
Readers observe a fennec fox going about its day in this entry in the adorable Animales Miniatura series (6 titles). Basic nonfiction text features (a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index) are included to familiarize young readers with the format. View →
Planets – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
A serviceable planet set with a lot of value added for educators and parents in the companion online resources. Recommended as an educator resource. View →
Cave of Crystals (Engineered by Nature) – Booklist
The book’s clean page design incorporates impressive (helpfully captioned) photographs, a map, an infographic, and a primary-source quote paired with a critical-thinking question. A publisher hosted link to age-appropriate activities and learning extensions complete the tidy package. View →
Protesting Police Violence in Modern America (Core Library Guide to Racism in Modern America) – Booklist
★STARRED★ Clearly written sentences and an even-handed presentation of the facts characterize this important volume in the Core Library Guide to Racism in… View →
Esports Explosion – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
While most sports’ fan bases are stagnating or shrinking, esports’ base is booming and this series explains why. Useful if your collection is lacking in this arena. View →
Encyclopedias for Kids – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
These single-volume reference books work equally well for browsing or research. Organization varies appropriately by topic. Useful resources that should circulate well. View →
Xtreme Armed Forces – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
The strength of this series is that the information is clearly organized and presented, which will benefit readers who are interested in military careers but who might be reluctant readers. View →
The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Thorough and worthy for libraries serving middle schoolers. View →
Special Reports Set 6 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This series provides excellent research material and will help students become more informed citizens. View →
Engineered by Nature – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
A well-rounded introduction to using resources and to the naturally engineered wonders on Earth. View →
Nuestra personalidad 2 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
An engaging look at how values make a positive difference in everyday life, this series is a great choice for collections that serve linguistically diverse readers. View →
Mighty Muscle Cars – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Gearheads will gravitate toward this aesthetically appealing, well-written series. A great first purchase for most libraries. View →
Special Reports Set 6 – Booklist
These Special Reports series titles tackle multi-layered, current, ongoing news topics and consider them through straightforward, grounded lenses. . . . [T]his series relies on multiple references, provides solid information, and will be useful for supporting researchers and introducing View →
Pangolin (Asian Animals) – Booklist
The text is brief without being stilted and utilizes colored headings and boldfaced vocabulary, later defined in a glossary. View →
Core Library Guide to COVID-19 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This series gives kids a better understanding of COVID-19 and what is actually happening. An excellent classroom resource. View →
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