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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 →
Emergency Jobs – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This slightly more advanced series about a variety of professions gives basic facts while remaining interesting and exciting to early readers. A solid update for larger elementary school and public library collections. 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Germ Invaders – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
These eye-catching books explore the body’s immune system, the science of fighting germs, and a few major respiratory infections, including COVID-19. With germ-fighting cartoon superheroes, the illustrations are colorful, bold, and engaging. View →
The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Thorough and worthy for libraries serving middle schoolers. View →