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Animals of North America – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
In concise, matter-of-fact terms, the basics of each animal are introduced in three chapters covering physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and young. The author avoids the use of quantifiers, choosing instead to employ terms such as big, large, strong, and long. A “More Facts”… View →
Plant Anatomy - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Close-up photos and clear text introduce young readers to basic features of plant anatomy. The large format will work well with groups. . . . Clean design and attractive visuals will hold the attention of browsers and beginning researchers. Purchase the entire set for an integrated… View →
Shapes Are Fun! – Booklist
A solid series for basic concepts. View →
Mystery of the Mary Celeste (Mysteries of History) - Booklist
Logically organized and competently written, the presentation includes a few primary sources, quoted in sidebars. Almost every double-page spread includes an illustration. . . . Readers intrigued by the Mary Celeste story will find the facts presented here, and some teachers may… View →
Special Ops - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Focusing on lesser-known U.S. military units, this series is fascinating and informative. A riveting introductory narrative starts each volume and puts readers right into the action, then whisks them through each special force’s history and purpose. The sharp photos, several of which… View →
Presidential Perspectives - Booklist
★STARRED★ Offering a unique look at history, the Presidential Perspectives series presents pivotal American events through the eyes of the… View →
Essential Library of World War I - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This series concentrates on the major topics of the First World War, discussing the war and its immediate and continuing consequences in clear, readable prose. The authors do their best to objectively cover the political and military missteps that failed to avert the war, the horrible… View →
Cheerleading - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Readers eager to learn more about cheering will enjoy the colorful photos and basic information presented in these titles. View →
Legendary World of Sports - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
The history of various sports are explored with surprising depth in this kid-friendly series. With catchy, headline-style chapter titles and photos throughout, the mix of current and historical facts will appeal to trivia fans. Honorable mentions at the end of each volume show snippets… View →
Presidential Perspectives – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
In these concise titles, historical events are examined through the related actions and beliefs of the then–sitting president. The book uses quotes from the presidents’ letters and speeches with relevant personal details about their daily lives: a premise that proves to be an effective… View →
Cool Toys & Games - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
The crafts in each of these books will make for good classroom, club activities, and parties. The instructions are reasonably foolproof and with five to six per volume, a lot to choose from. Fun facts about kid favorites like LEGO, Barbie, and Monopoly are… View →
Bioindicator Species - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This well-organized set explains the role of animals in measuring ecosystem health at a level that’s just about right for upper-elementary grades. Opening chapters provide species information and introduce survival threats. Subsequent sections explore threats in more depth, discuss… View →