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Flattening the Curve (Core Library Guide to COVID-19) – Booklist
The concise, clear text presents ways that readers can try to stop COVID-19 from spreading, including handwashing, wearing masks, and social distancing. Timely and scientifically valid. View →
Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen: Chic, High-Fashion Designers (Fashion Figures) – Booklist
…the bulk of the material is devoted to the Olsens’ fashion philosophies, style, and design endeavors. The text sticks to the facts, giving no space to rumors surrounding the twins, and emphasizes their commitment to timeless, well-made designs that are also affordable. Even… View →
Lunar New Year (Cultural Celebrations) – Booklist
An approachable, robust introduction to the lunar new year with ample visual appeal. View →
US Army (US Military Careers) – Booklist
Well-organized text provides detail without being overwhelming or dull, and large, color photographs give a close-up view of the military in action. View →
Science Adventurers – Booklist
Excellent narratives pull readers in from the start, allowing them to step into the shoes of the different scientists, making these well-researched titles fast and interesting reads. Both interesting and informative, this series is sure to captivate. View →
Race and American Law – School Library Connection
Harris’ explanations are clear and allow young readers to easily understand complex subjects. The topic overviews are ideal for history, civics, or classroom libraries. Harris’ texts are perfect for middle schools where value is placed on content that is not overly simplified but also… View →
Science Adventurers – School Library Connection
The books are comprehensive, replete with informative materials, and submerge the reader within the environment of each scientific field. This is a well-written series about exceptional science adventurers in some of the more uncommon science fields. Recommended. View →
Unconventional Science – School Library Connection
The science examined in each title is simple yet innovative, and students will be fascinated by the information they will learn and the amazing facts that are presented. View →
Hip-Hop Artists Set 2 – School Library Connection
Fans of music, pop culture, or hip-hop will enjoy this series for its brief, timely, diverse, and essential facts about some of today’s young musical artists. Recommended . View →
Freedom's Promise Set 3 – Booklist
Students will find well-researched and informative titles in the Freedom’s Promise series. The short sentences, large photographs, charts, and diagrams will keep young researchers interested. Related links to videos and articles, quotes, suggested activities, and thoughtful questions… View →
Animales de Australia – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
School libraries will definitely want to consider this slightly more advanced series on adorable Australian critters. View →
Guidebooks to the Unexplained – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Good-quality photos and illustrations are atmospheric. Recommended for school and large public library collections. View →
Engineering Disasters – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
A helpful purchase for its engineering topics and tie-ins to writing curriculum. View →
Xtreme Rescues – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Solid titles that provide clear information on these famous rescues. View →
Casas de animales – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Readers young and old will marvel over this sweet early literacy series that is ideal for collections serving Spanish-speaking children and families. View →
Game On! – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This serious nonfiction approach to the development and success of popular electronic games is wrapped in a design and illustration package that keeps interest high. With standard back matter (time line and glossary) and nonfiction organization, these books give readers the chance to… View →
Weird and Wonderful Animals – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Solid profiles of animals that cannot always be found in children’s collections. View →
¡Súper geología! Set 2 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This series corresponds to science curricula for the elementary grades, making it an essential purchase for school libraries. View →
Explore the United States – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
The series does a wonderful job of portraying each state in a positive light, highlighting its important role in America’s past and present. This appealing series will make children proud of their home state. View →
Arizona (Explore the United States) – Booklist
Each state gets its own book in the Explore the United States series (52 titles), offering students targeted information well-suited for beginners’ reports View →
United States Encyclopedias
World of Mythical Beings Set 1
Captives of the Reich