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Our Nation's Pride Set 2 – School Library Journal
In all three titles, the full-color artwork not only explains the text but also gives almost photographic renderings of topics. Excellent introductions. View →
Exploring World Governments – School Library Journal
As a collection, these books cover their topics in depth, including historical global background on each type of government. They have balanced viewpoints that reference specific periods and current figures. . . . The volumes are informative and succinct, without overloading readers with View →
Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes - School Library Journal
Each title begins with a contents page and a brief explanation of the origins of Mother Goose and nursery rhymes. Each spread features one nursery rhyme set against a simple watercolor illustration. The softness of the pictures adds a warm, classic feel to the books. View →
Body Systems - Horn Book Guide
Double-page spreads describe the workings of the title body systems, usually with simple text on left-hand pages and large, colorful photographs or diagrams on the right. Ample white space, engaging images, and “Word of Mouth” sidebars are reader-friendly. View →
Food Dudes Set 1 – Horn Book Guide
These corporate histories contain some intriguing tidbits about the lives and methods of the inventors and entrepreneurs. . . . Photographs of the people and their products are interspersed throughout the texts. View →
John D. Rockefeller (Essential Lives) – School Library Journal
Readers will also get a short history of American oil development in this story of one of the 19th century’s best-known “robber barons.” Plenty of sidebars and well-chosen photographs break up the text. View →
Cats Set 5: Designer Cats – Horn Book Guide
The temperament, appearance, habits, and care of. . .“designer” cat-breed hybrids are examined and compared to their wild ancestors. . . . Bright photographs of the striking creatures illustrate the information. View →
World of Mythology Set 1 – School Library Journal
. . .Ollhoff approaches the civilizations individually with a focus that details the unique qualities of their traditions. View →
Rupert Murdoch (Essential Lives) – School Library Journal
The author focuses on controversies, such as Murdoch’s interview with David Frost, the kidnapping of a business partner’s wife, and his use of sensationalism to sell newspapers. Readers will certainly gain a sense of what it takes to dominate a global business. . . View →
Adrenaline Adventure – Horn Book Guide
Each book contains a description of the sport, the equipment used, safety instructions, and suggestions for beginners. Aspiring practitioners. . .will likely be pleased with the many colorful action photos and included sidebars. View →
Chernobyl Disaster (Essential Events) – Horn Book Guide
This book presents an account of the world’s worst nuclear power plant disaster. The events leading to the disaster, including faulty design, inadequate testing, human errors, and lack of safety precautions, are succinctly told. . . . Photographs and sidebars enhance the readable… View →
Civil War (African American History) – Horn Book Guide
This series installment provides an overview of major events, individuals, and topics surrounding slavery and the Civil War. Large historical and contemporary photographs, portraits, maps, and prints fill the pages. . .[and] text deals frankly with the many serious issues of this… View →
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