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Mission: Nutrition – Library Media Connection
This series gives readers a taste of activities for a healthy lifestyle. Striking a Healthy Balancegives a variety of healthy food with charts for calories. . .[and] charts of serving sizes compar[e] them with everyday objects. [The] books contain lots of colorful pictures. Recommended View →
Storm Chasers, Commercial Fishermen (Extreme Jobs) – Library Media Connection
Introduce students to adventurous jobs with this series. Both titles reviewed highlight the challenges and dangers of these unique careers. The books are filled with bright colors, photos, and large font. “Fact Alerts” are sprinkled throughout, making readers aware of interesting facts.… View →
Hispanic American History – Library Media Connection
This series highlights the Hispanic American culture from Ancient America through the present, and would be good for upper elementary and middle school students. The illustrations are a helpful supplement to the text. The series would be an excellent tool to use during the celebration of View →
Australian Animals – Library Media Connection
Visually pleasing pages filled with full color photographs and highlighted by informational balloons will entice students. The size, format, amount of information, layout, and design of this series are just right for primary grade beginning researchers. Recommended. View →
Unsolved Mysteries – School Library Journal
All of these books provide theories to help readers draw their own conclusion, including a “Tools and Clues” section. Photographs, maps and charts, and related insets provide additional detail. Those who love unsolved mysteries will find these books both informative and entertaining. View →
Essential Events Set 8 – School Library Journal
These titles offer concise, insightful analysis of events that have left a mark on past and recent American history. . . .Each volume provides readers with the necessary historical context, the pertinent details of the events themselves, and the short-term effects and lasting legacies of View →
Ding Dong Ditch-a-Roo (Katharine the Almost Great)- School Library Journal
In Ditch-a-Roo, someone is ringing Katharine’s doorbell and then disappearing. Her cousin Crockett tries to convince her it’s the Invisible Man but by using her detective skills she eliminates all the suspects except one: Vanessa. Katharine doesn’t unravel the mystery until she… View →
Artsy-Fartsy Auction (Katharine the Almost Great) - School Library Journal
Katharine is excited when her homemade popcorn bowl is in the school’s art auction, but a misunderstanding with another third grader causes her to start a bidding war that turns the charity event into a competition fueled by greed. This book concentrates on the jealousy Katharine feels… View →
Write Stuff (Katharine the Almost Great) – School Library Journal
This book contains great writing tips. . . View →
Civil War – School Library Journal
These broad introductions are divided into two- to four-page chapters that summarize standard topics such as slavery and sectionalism, causes of the war, military strategies, important battles and turning points, and weapons and technology. Most also include brief profiles of Union and… View →
Children's Illustrators Set 2 – School Library Journal
Clearly written and well-organized introductions to notable authors and illustrators. Children will enjoy learning about the childhoods of these creators, and the books have enough information to be enlightening, but not so much as to be overwhelming. “Elements of Art” boxes add interest View →
Hip, Hip, Hooray! It's Family Day! (Story Time with Signs & Rhymes) – Booklist
. . .a concluding American Sign Language glossary helpfully describes the proper hand motions. . . .[and] art is uncluttered and keeps the focus squarely on signing. A preface to the text offers “Alphabet Handshapes,” which illustrate the finger-spelling signs for each letter View →