Reviews
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Perspectives on American Progress – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Contributions by members of historically marginalized groups are celebrated…. These are very good materials for research. View →

Sports Dynasties – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Youth coaches and educators will cheer, as this series feeds nicely into growth mind-set and resilience development. Recommended for most collections. View →

Great Sports Debates – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
A great series to encourage critical thinking. Robust collections will want to consider. View →

Motorcycles – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
From their rudimentary beginnings as bicycles with engines to the high-performance models on our roads today, the motorcycles showcased within the pages of this series are described in clear, concise language that is as entertaining as it is informative. Bound to be popular among gearheads… View →

Amusement Park Rides – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Brimming with little-known facts and vibrant images, this inviting set should appeal to budding thrill-seekers and curious young minds alike. Recommended for its mix of history and STEM. View →

First Ladies Set 2 – Booklist
The books in the First Ladies series offer very amiable accounts of their subjects . . . [and] are decent introductory primers to America’s female leaders. Kids can learn more if they read the back matter, and links to ABDO’s online resources further that goal. View →

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Hollywood Monsters) – Booklist
Short, brief sentences and clearly defined vocabulary words make this a good choice for those newly comfortable reading alone, and a link to further resources will aid those who, appetite for horror whetted, are hungry for more. View →

Geothermal Energy: Putting Earth's Heat to Work (Earth's Energy Innovations) – Booklist
A decent starting point for energy units. View →

Ancient Aliens: Did Historic Contact Happen? (Science Fact or Science Fiction?) – Booklist
Open-minded but still practical, this is a balanced exploration of a high-interest topic. View →

Conservation Success Stories – School Library Connection
Each book in this series is as expansive as the habitat it covers. Just shy of one hundred pages of reading text, each volume does a thorough job discussing the complexity of forces that have endangered these habitats and the legal and scientific work being done to rehabilitate or restore… View →

Special Reports Set 3 – School Library Connection
Each volume presents its respective topic and its many ramifications. The information offers diverse viewpoints so that readers can understand these complex situations and develop enlightened opinions. Photos and sidebars provide additional information. The history leading to present day… View →

American Values and Freedoms – School Library Connection
Each title in the series addresses the historical significance of our Constitutional freedoms and the application of these freedoms since our nation’s founding. Each of the books follows the same format, providing reference aids at the end that include essential facts, additional resources… View →