Reviews
So Big Compared to What?
Amusement-park rides, buildings, skyscrapers, and sports stadiums. No big deal, right? But the So Big Compared to What? series looks at extreme versions of these commonplace structures. Amazing Amusement Park Rides are not for the weak-stomached; riders of the Steel Dragon 2000 roller… View →
Rescuing Animals from Disasters
After disasters, many animals face certain death unless humans intervene. This series offers true accounts of rescue attempts; some fail, many are successful. Each story is fast-paced and thrilling. The text is in boxes at the tops of the pages, while captioned photos fill the bottoms.… View →
Troy Polamalu
We live in an age where professional athletes are expected to stand tall both on and off the field, and the Football Heroes Making a Difference series shines a light on what the game’s best are doing to give back. The formula stays the same in each book: open with an account of a… View →
Yummy Tummy Recipes
Nutrition, creativity, and smart decisions are emphasized in the 12 to 14 kid-friendly recipes in each volume. A readable, consistent layout helps students develop their skills in decoding procedural writing, while brightly colored patterned backgrounds and interesting facts (e.g.,… View →
Big Dogs Rule
To pull readers in, each title begins with the story of an individual dog helping humans. The rest of the chapters cover the history of the breed, physical characteristics, temperament, and training. Maps show the dogs’ various places of origin. “At a Glance” fact pages View →
The Work of Heroes
Each volume opens with an attention-grabbing scenario in which a first responder intervenes to save lives. The ensuing chapters about the responsibilities of the featured jobs are interspersed with examples of other dedicated first responders and recent current events. Most memorably,… View →
Troy Polamalu
We live in an age where professional athletes are expected to stand tall both on and off the field, and the Football Heroes Making a Difference series shines a light on what the game’s best are doing to give back. The formula stays the same in each book: open with an account of a… View →
Mark Sanchez
We live in an age where professional athletes are expected to stand tall both on and off the field, and the Football Heroes Making a Difference series shines a light on what the game’s best are doing to give back. The formula stays the same in each book: open with an account of a… View →
Animal Loudmouths
Each title begins with a high-interest situation in which the profiled species makes some noise. Then the simple text relates the details of the creatures’ habitat (including a map), diet, predators, daily routines, and homes. The author also includes information on environmental… View →
Mark Sanchez
We live in an age where professional athletes are expected to stand tall both on and off the field, and the Football Heroes Making a Difference series shines a light on what the game’s best are doing to give back. The formula stays the same in each book: open with an account of a… View →
Yummy Tummy Recipes
Nutrition, creativity, and smart decisions are emphasized in the 12 to 14 kid-friendly recipes in each volume. A readable, consistent layout helps students develop their skills in decoding procedural writing, while brightly colored patterned backgrounds and interesting facts (e.g.,… View →
Peyton Manning
We live in an age where professional athletes are expected to stand tall both on and off the field, and the Football Heroes Making a Difference series shines a light on what the game’s best are doing to give back. The formula stays the same in each book: open with an account of a… View →