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Australian Animals – School Library Journal
Each volume begins with an explanation of continental drift, so readers can understand why Australia’s animals are unique, and includes a spread of general information about the “Continent Down Under.” Students learn about the featured animal’s range, size, physical characteristics,… View →
Rotten School – Library Media Connection
These re-bound and reissued titles from R.L Stine’s series succeed in grossing out more than scaring the reader. Stine’s funny and gross moments are a combination that is sure to get your reluctant readers excited (especially the boys). Stine’s Goosebumps readers will enjoy the… View →
Sports Gear – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
By organizing sports by the equipment used, Salzmann has developed a distinguished series about comparisons. Clear, colorful photographs provide excellent picture clues for the simple vocabulary, which not only labels the gear, but also relates a kernel of information about its use. . .… View →
Mission: Nutrition – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Allying itself with First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign, this series covers a wide spectrum of food-related issues. The titles go beyond good eating habits to look at topics not often covered for children, such as green eating, following special diets, and proper nutrition View →
Exploring World Governments – Library Media Connection
This informative series explains the need for government and introduces exemplars of various forms. The writing is clear and attractive layouts use pictures and sidebars. Recommended. View →
Super Simple Exercise – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This bright and colorful series encourages young readers to do what used to come naturally: go out and play. Tuminelly emphasizes the need for physical activity in each volume and offers numerous activities, complete with lists of necessary equipment and instructions. . . . Parents will… View →
Extreme Jobs – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Action-packed photos, energetic orange backgrounds, and lots of white space around child-friendly texts give this series audience appeal, as do the daring jobs depicted. Chapters about daily tasks, educational requirements, and special gear cover expected topics. Encouraging “When I Grow View →
Climate Change: Earth Has a Fever – School Library Journal
This series examines climate change and its effects, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather, compromised ecosystems, and altered animal migrations. Spreads feature full-page color illustrations and brief, age-appropriate sentences. A negative “Hot fact” or positive… View →
Animal Homes – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This set places boxed text over clear, bright photographs that cover every spread. Each title begins by describing the particular home as well as which animals live there. Then seven different creatures that inhabit the respective places are portrayed. Nest, for example, offers… View →
Cool Stuff – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Useful, appealing, achievable projects–6 to 10 per book–are attractively photographed and clearly explained. Minimal special skills are required, although some supplies, tools, or equipment must be specifically purchased. With the use of retro typefaces and signature palettes, the design View →
Body Systems – Library Media Connection
Because of the wonderful organization and presentation of information in these books, they are recommended for all public, juvenile, and school library collections. Recommended. View →
Professional Tools – Library Media Connection
Young readers will be fascinated by the various tools described in this interesting new series. Interesting Fast Facts are dispersed throughout each book, and each culminates with a matching and true/false quiz and a glossary of terms. Captivating, full color photographic illustrations… View →
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