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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 →
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 →
Hispanic American History – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Ollhoff’s clearly written texts trace Hispanic history from the Paleo-Indians, conquistadors, and African forbears. These books also discuss the rise and decline of Spanish colonial North America; the effects of Mexican independence; discrimination and Hispanic civil rights; and the… 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 →
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 →
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 →
Climate Change: Earth Has a Fever – School Library Journal
This series examines climate change and its effects, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather, compromised ecosystems, and altered animal migrations. Spreads feature full-page color illustrations and brief, age-appropriate sentences. A negative “Hot fact” or positive… 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 →
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 →
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 →
Australian Animals – School Library Journal
Each volume begins with an explanation of continental drift, so readers can understand why Australia’s animals are unique, and includes a spread of general information about the “Continent Down Under.” Students learn about the featured animal’s range, size, physical characteristics,… 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 →
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