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Dirty Work - School Library Journal
Less glamorous jobs, within a certain category of employment, are highlighted in this early readers series. Each spread features a brief paragraph explaining what the worker does and why the job can be messy, paired with large, colorful action photos and bold background designs that make View →
Dinosaur Groups - School Library Journal
Using side-by-side comparisons between very similar dinosaurs, fans of the prehistoric can see the myriad differences and similarities between the selected species. Prehistoric biodiversity within related groups is something not often focused on for younger audiences, but it is done… View →
Essential Library of Countries Set 2 - School Library Journal
A series of lengthy explorations of countries around the world offers current information to a tween or teen audience. Each title begins with a chapter following a fictional character around a major city in the title country. The geography, climate, and plants and animals commonly found… View →
Máquinas Simples - School Library Journal
This series focuses on six simple machines that serve mundane to extraordinary functions. Each machine, from ramps to pulleys, is depicted and defined in its most basic form and broken down into its different parts, then shown in a variety of real-world adaptations. A wedge (cuña) is… View →
Amphibian Groups - Booklist
In this survey of amphibians from the Strength in Numbers: Animal Groups series (6 titles), readers will meet northern red-legged frogs, salamanders, caecilians, and poison dart frogs. Each of these categories receives its own chapter, focusing on two specific species in the main text… View →
Essential Library of Countries - Booklist
These upbeat guides from the Essential Library of Countries series offer snapshots of current conditions in countries around the world. Chapters consider overarching themes, such as history, geography, Indigenous populations, cities, politics, economics, education, medical care, sports,… View →
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour Encyclopedia - Jean Greenlaw
Taylor Swift is one of the most popular entertainers in the U.S. Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour Encyclopedia (Mari Bolte, ABDO, 2025, 192 pages, $16.99) is the perfect book for the avid fan or for a library. There is information on the tour itself, the… View →
The Crafting Encyclopedia - Jean Greenlaw
A book on crafts is the perfect solution to “I’m bored!” The Crafting Encyclopedia (Zoey Schrader, ABDO, 2025, 192 pages, $52.79) begins with the elements of design, composition and color theory, which are used in all crafts. There are sections View →
Descendants - School Library Journal
Disney’s “Descendants,” a series of stories involving the children of our most famous fairy tale characters, has already made waves with four movies, several shows, and a few popular novels. These new manga, covering four stories over seven volumes, bring new depth to… View →
American Chronicles Set 1 - School Library Journal
Covering early events during the founding of America, this graphic series follows the founding of colonies, the journey of the Mayflower, church reformation, wartime and peacetime with Native Americans, rebellion against the English King and his tyranny, and an entire book dedicated to… View →
Kilala Princess - School Library Journal
Whether they relate to the story itself or the courage and conviction of the female role model, many people, young and old, identify with one of the Disney Princesses. Kilala is an anime heroine who idolizes the Disney Princess pantheon. When she meets mysterious man Rei, who is on a… View →
Disney and Pixar Manga - School Library Journal
Disney’s line of manga like versions of their popular stories expands into the realm of Pixar with five beloved tales: Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, Toy Story, Toy Story 2, and Wall-E. These action-packed and emotional films are brought faithfully to the popular manga format. These… View →