Reviews
Matt Hasselbeck
Ben Roethlisberger, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Matt Hasselbeck were recommended in Booklist’s September 2009 Sports Series Roundup. View →
Extreme Cuisine
The gross factor may keep strong-stomached readers paging through descriptions of Thai fried bats, Mexican mealworm pasta, and other culinary “delights.” Close-up photos of live ingredients and completed dishes add an extra ick factor. Readers beware: there are real dangers… View →
Southern Sea Otters
Dedicated environmentalists value, care for, and advocate for sea otters in an effort to improve their endangered status. Vivid photographs. View →
Donovan McNabb
Part of the Football Heroes Making a Difference series, this gets off to a raucous start with a volley of boos. Fans in Philadelphia weren’t happy when McNabb was picked as their number-one draft choice. But a season later, after a trip to the play-offs, they began to see things… View →
Little Dogs Rock!
Each title covers background, physical and “personality” traits, and breed-specific skills and talents. Real-life anecdotes keep readers engaged and, along with pop-culture references, speak to that breed’s popularity. Information about the pleasures and challenges of… View →
No Backbone! Creepy Crawlers
This series combines gross-out elements with ecological and scientific details. The crisp close-up photographs are large and well-captioned, with overall layout consistent throughout the series. View →
Southern Sea Otters
Dedicated environmentalists value, care for, and advocate for sea otters in an effort to improve their endangered status. Vivid photographs. View →
Matt Hasselbeck
Ben Roethlisberger, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Matt Hasselbeck were recommended in Booklist’s September 2009 Sports Series Roundup. View →
Little Dogs Rock!
Each title covers background, physical and “personality” traits, and breed-specific skills and talents. Real-life anecdotes keep readers engaged and, along with pop-culture references, speak to that breed’s popularity. Information about the pleasures and challenges of… View →
LaDainian Tomlinson
Ben Roethlisberger, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Matt Hasselbeck were recommended in Booklist’s September 2009 Sports Series Roundup. View →
LaDainian Tomlinson
Ben Roethlisberger, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Matt Hasselbeck were recommended in Booklist’s September 2009 Sports Series Roundup. View →
No Backbone! Insects
These accessible, fully illustrated guides illuminate the invertebrate world for young readers. Enlarged photographs. View →