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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 →
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 →
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 →
Weird and Wonderful Animals – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Solid profiles of animals that cannot always be found in children’s collections. 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 →
Quidditch (The Greater World of Sports) – Booklist
The book’s clean, simple page design showcases the many colorful action photos. The text presents a quick, useful overview of the game’s basic rules and history. From the Greater World of Sports series (6 titles), a good first introduction to quidditch. View →
Xtreme Rescues – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Solid titles that provide clear information on these famous rescues. View →
American Crime Stories – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
True crime stories continue to fascinate; those looking for information on these famous cases will find these books helpful. View →
Chernobyl (Engineering Disasters) – Booklist
…clear explanations, steady pacing, and efficient storytelling make this an accessible account, detailed enough for research projects, with interstitial questions prompting readers to think independently about the risks and rewards of nuclear power. A useful entry point for… 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 →
Mythical Creatures – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Well-written texts capture creatures’ characteristics, abilities, and powers; their historical, cultural, and legendary backgrounds are compared and contrasted. Recommended for schools and public libraries. 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 →
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 →
Parrotfish: Coral Reef Cleaners (Animal Eco Influencers) – Booklist
The Animal Eco Influencer series (6 titles) introduces the interconnectedness of certain animals and their ecosystems, and this colorful entry not only describes the parrotfish and its eating habits but its role as prey, as well. 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 →
Engineering Disasters – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
A helpful purchase for its engineering topics and tie-ins to writing curriculum. 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 →
Símbolos de los Estados Unidos – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
The books do an excellent job providing information to young readers and can be adapted to fit different size collections and curricula. View →
Hip-Hop Artists Set 2 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Solid choices for libraries with teen patrons looking for more contemporary biographical figures. View →