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South American Animals - Library Media Connection
Full of colorful and engaging photos, this series will capture children’s imagination of animals in faraway places. . . . The large font is helpful to struggling readers. Captions in smaller font present additional facts. . . . Recommended. View →
Story of Exploration - Library Media Connection
Full-color pictures, informational boxes, and a well-researched text make this series user-friendly and enjoyable to peruse. . . . Researchers will find a historical and present day perspective, with consideration given to technological advances and those who were the original explorers. View →
Foundations of Our Nation – Library Media Connection
This series shows the development of the important events of the American Revolution. Each book contains important dates, a “Stop and Think” section, and a “Learn More” section. The books are engaging for all readers with simple terminology and details. . . [and] give students a new… View →
Smartest Animals - Library Media Connection
These clear books are full of questions, colorful photos, maps, and charts. The books’ emphasis is on the animals’ biological and intelligence abilities. They examine the animals’ social organization, memory abilities, emotions, verbal/non-verbal communications, use of tools,… View →
Great American Authors – Library Media Connection
With the huge push on the Common Core and narrative nonfiction, this new series has included deductive reasoning questions within the text. . . . This series may be part of the push for Common Core materials to support a different way of thinking. The series offers possibilities for text View →
Sigurd R. Olson, Will Steger (Conservationists) – Library Media Connection
The books reviewed cover the ordeals and achievements of two people responsible for the preservation of wilderness areas. The font is large and clear, engaging the young reader into the lives of these pioneers. The author examines the impact and legacy of these nature idealists and the… View →
Short Tales Chinese Myths – Library Media Connection
Using art techniques usually reserved for graphic novels, these two short retellings of Chinese folklore mirror their accompanying art with striking looks that reflect strength and clarity. . . . Short, easy-to-read text, full-color art, and an engaging story make each of these beginning View →
More Professional Tools - Library Media Connection
The real life photos’ focus is the vehicles, gear, tools, and the people who use them, which offers a glimpse into the action-filled lives of these professionals. The books will appeal to young readers since they present emergency personnel such as police and rescue workers. Children… View →
Issues in Sports - Library Media Connection
A collection can never have enough resources about issues in sports, as they are popular research topics and high interest. Colorful photos, sidebars, and easy-to-read text make this a useful series; high school students could use it as well. The books will not overwhelm researchers,… View →
Action Sports – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Exciting shots of speeding vehicles and athletes performing gravity-defying tricks will attract readers to these well-crafted books. . . . Browsers drawn by the colorful photos will come away with a surprising amount of information from these well-written introductions. View →
Cats Set 1 - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
The close-up of a cat’s face on the cover gives it instant kid appeal, while the interior photos, which dominate the spreads, do a fine job of supporting the text. . . .These are worth consideration. View →
Graphic Horror Set 3 – Library Media Connection
Easy to follow text and colorful pictures bring these chilling tales to life. . . . A great deal of thought went into what text to include to develop the main plot points. Best for middle grades, but high school students who are fans of graphic versions or struggling with the story will… View →