Reviews
Animals with Super Powers
With cool title phrases like “glow-in-the-dark” and “see-through,” even reluctant readers will surely be drawn to these informational books on animals. Each title covers eight animals with a different super power, appealing to children who are fascinated by… View →
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers
On the very first page of this newest entry in the Super Bowl Superstars series, Sandler sets up the drama: “For six years, the Green Bay passer had been trying to overcome the fans who doubted him.” Not any easy goal: glaring across the line from him at Super Bowl View →
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers
On the very first page of this newest entry in the Super Bowl Superstars series, Sandler sets up the drama: “For six years, the Green Bay passer had been trying to overcome the fans who doubted him.” Not any easy goal: glaring across the line from him at Super Bowl View →
Wild Baby Animals
[A] good deal of care has gone into the presentation of the Wild Baby Animals series. Organized by two-page chapters, the books use simple, explanatory text to detail the size, geographical location, description, birth, home, and foraging habits of each animal. Bright photos of the… View →
Wild Baby Animals
[A] good deal of care has gone into the presentation of the Wild Baby Animals series. Organized by two-page chapters, the books use simple, explanatory text to detail the size, geographical location, description, birth, home, and foraging habits of each animal. Bright photos of the… View →
Eco Dogs
Baghdad Pups explores how a special division of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International (SPCAI) has been rescuing dogs who have befriended service people in Iraq, despite the clear disapproval of the United States military, which has… View →
Baghdad Pups
Baghdad Pups explores how a special division of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International (SPCAI) has been rescuing dogs who have befriended service people in Iraq, despite the clear disapproval of the United States military, which has… View →
Prison Puppies
Bearport’s very appealing Dog Heroes series continues with three more engaging titles. Of course, the dogs are cute, but the text, photos, and striking book design all convey the businesslike attitude of these canines and the people who work with them. Each title introduces four or View →
Earthquake in Haiti
This title in the Code Red series is concerned with catastrophic events that occurred in a moment and had huge, long-lasting ramifications. The text is written from the points of view of some of the people involved, including primary source direct quotes. Some of the pictures are… View →
Blink of an Eye
Showcasing the fastest animals on land, air, and sea, this series is sure to appeal to a wide variety of readers. Vibrant photos illustrate each animal from multiple perspectives, providing opportunity for readers to closely examine the animal. Information is organized by subject… View →
Eco Dogs
Bearport’s very appealing Dog Heroes series continues with three more engaging titles. Of course, the dogs are cute, but the text, photos, and striking book design all convey the businesslike attitude of these canines and the people who work with them. Each title introduces four or View →
Blink of an Eye
Showcasing the fastest animals on land, air, and sea, this series is sure to appeal to a wide variety of readers. Vibrant photos illustrate each animal from multiple perspectives, providing opportunity for readers to closely examine the animal. Information is organized by subject… View →