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Cover: American Crime Stories Set 1

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 →

 
Cover: Engineering Disasters

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 →

 
Cover: Guidebooks to the Unexplained

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 →

 
Cover: Mythical Creatures

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 →

 
Cover: Game On! Set 1

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 →

 
Cover: Casas de animales (Animal Homes)

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 →

 
Cover: Animal Eco Influencers

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 →

 
Cover: ¡Super geologia! Set 2 (Geology Rocks!)

¡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 →

 
Cover: Engineering Disasters

Engineering Disasters – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

A helpful purchase for its engineering topics and tie-ins to writing curriculum. View →

 
Cover: Animales de Australia (Australian Animals)

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 →

 
Cover: Simbolos de los Estados Unidos (US Symbols)

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 →

 
Cover: Hip-Hop Artists Set 2

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 →