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Monster Problems - School Library Journal
Fast-paced series featuring a snarky half-vampire and his fellow paranormal classmates. Abraham Murray, or Bram, is an orphan with a penchant for running away from his foster homes. Bram, during his latest attempt to escape his most recent group home, gets picked up by a spider-man… View →
Surive ALASKA- School Library Journal
An exciting survival series set in Alaska. Jack, Will, and Alex are three teens who constantly find themselves in extreme survival situations. Set in Takeetna, Alaska, along the border of Denali State Park, the book follows the boys, who enjoy spending their free time outdoors and end up View →
The Crop Encyclopedia
For future farmers, The Crop Encyclopedia (Angela Lim, Abdo, 2025, 192 pages, $52.79) provides a wide-ranging variety including food, feed, fiber, oil and ornamental crops. Outstanding photos accompany a description of the crop, its uses, harvesting, diseases, pests and growth tips. The… View →
Edible Wild Plants
Camping and hiking are popular activities, and Edible Wild Plants (Douglas Darnowski, Abdo, 2025, 112 pages, $32.95) is a wonderful book to have on the trip. Light enough to fit in a backpack, the contents can provide an interesting addition to your adventure. The contents are divided… View →
Become a Landscape Expert: Gardening, Urban Forestry & More
Love to work outside? Maybe you want to Become a Landscape Expert: Gardening, Urban Forestry & More (Kaitlyn Duling, Abdo, 2025, 63 pages, $25.95). Beginning with a history of landscaping, the book includes the tools of various trades, skills, careers and suggestions for education… View →
Wildfires - Jean Greenlaw
Wildfires(Samantha Bell, Abdo, 2025, 128 pages, $49.93) have become a familiar news item with devastating results in countries around the world. Aimed at younger readers, large type, numerous photos and text boxes present an appealing design. Knowledge of how fires begin, their effects… View →
Native American Nations Set 2 - SLJ
This series provides basic information about Native American nations in bite-size chapters. Each chapter is one page long and the content is clearly described by the chapter headings, making information easy to find. Facing each page of text is a full-page photo with a caption. While… View →
Sports Video Games - SLJ
This series explores the history and development of video games for various sports, beginning with early systems like Atari and moving to today’s advanced consoles. Each book focuses on a specific sport, tracing how its games evolved from basic graphics to life-like visuals and how View →
History of the Titanic - SLJ
This leveled reader set includes titles on different facets of the Titanic ranging from its construction to the making of the hit movie. A few sentences per spread leave ample room for historic photographs and other illustrations that show details like the first-class amenities or the… View →
Holiday Jokes & Sweet Treats - SLJ
Fun treats for various holidays and some silly jokes can be found in this series. Each title opens with a message to caregivers, a table of contents, basic ingredients list, how to prepare a recipe, and an introduction of the holiday: The most famous groundhog is Punxsutawney Phil… View →
Motorsports Encyclopedias - SLJ
Car fans will be delighted with the photos and comprehensive information in these motor sport encyclopedias. Each book focuses on a specific type of car, from muscle cars and monster trucks to Formula 1 and NASCAR. Readers will start with a deep dive into the… View →
Dientes Sonrientes - SLJ
Most people dread going to the dentist, but this series is here to turn frowns upside down! This six-book collection is a relatable and educational resource for elementary-aged readers and their caregivers who are curious about oral health and dental care. Featuring clear explanations,… View →