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Planets - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Brief but well stocked with details, these titles invite readers to travel to a planet to explore both its surface and interior or, in the case of Earth, to observe from space. . . . The content is well presented both in main narratives and in closing summaries. 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 →
Holidays Set 3 – School Library Journal
Brief chapters give readers broad summaries of these holidays–their origin or meaning, how they are celebrated, traditions today, and “important words.” Color photographs with descriptive captions give further explanations, while the texts are presented in simple sentences in a large font. 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 →
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 →
Your Mission to Jupiter (Planets) – Booklist
Each spread devotes itself to one area. . . . Meanwhile, smaller facts further clarify the lesson. The slightly heavier “How Do Scientists Know about Jupiter?” closes out this fine entry in the Planets series. View →
Presidents of the United States Bio-Graphics – Booklist
The Presidents of the United States Bio-Graphics series aims to introduce the presidents through an easy-to-read, graphic-novel format that hits the highs (and low) point of their lives. View →
Navy Seals (United States Armed Forces) – Booklist
For reluctant readers and those who are brand new to the ins and outs of the U.S. military, the straightforward text, crisp design, and full-bleed photos of SEALs in action will certainly whet the appetite for more information. View →
Inside the Industry – School Library Journal
These. . .well-designed books describe a variety of careers in these popular fields. Because they help readers assess if these positions are suitable for their personality types and backgrounds, the titles are good choices for career exploration and self-discovery. They are also useful… View →
Essential Events Set 6 – Booklist
Set 6 in the Essential Events series, each of these gripping titles tells a historical drama, often a catastrophe, and discusses the crucial political, social, and technical issues. The spacious series design is inviting, with many color illustrations and screens, and the… View →
Billie Jean King (Legendary Athletes) – Booklist
The name Billie Jean King may not be as well known as it once was, but it’s certainly at home in the Legendary Athletes series. The accessible and well-written narrative moves chronologically, beginning with King’s early life before covering her tennis triumphs, including a more… View →