Reviews
Extreme Cuisine
Kids…will be amazed to learn there are a variety of insects and other creepy creatures that are eaten by various cultures around the world. These books are easy to read with big type, and recipes are included just in case readers might want to try the deep-fried spiders or… View →
Portuguese Man-of- War
Moray Eel and Portuguese Man-of-War were recommended in the October 2009 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction. View →
Freaky Big Airplanes
In a browsing item par excellence, Goldish introduces nine existing mega-aircraft, from the 840-passenger Airbus A380 to the 159-foot-long B-52 bomber. The simply phrased narrative and captions describe what each vehicle carries, along with top speed, full weight, and other basic facts.… View →
Moray Eel
Moray Eel and Portuguese Man-of-War were recommended in the October 2009 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction. View →
Dachshund
The Little Dogs Rock! series…contains books about small breeds, and what makes this series unique is its diverse, interesting information and the author’s captivating voice. In Dachshund: The Hot Dogger, for example, the text and photos explain how dachshunds were bred to ferret… View →
Stonefish
This entry in the Afraid of the Water series introduces the deadly stonefish, which offers unwary waders the daunting combination of a powerful venom injected by needlelike dorsal spines and a camouflage so effective that the fish is manifestly hard to see—even in abundant closeup color… View →
Freaky Big Airplanes
In a browsing item par excellence, Goldish introduces nine existing mega-aircraft, from the 840-passenger Airbus A380 to the 159-foot-long B-52 bomber. The simply phrased narrative and captions describe what each vehicle carries, along with top speed, full weight, and other basic facts.… View →
Portuguese Man-of- War
Moray Eel and Portuguese Man-of-War were recommended in the October 2009 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction. View →
Dachshund
The Little Dogs Rock! series…contains books about small breeds, and what makes this series unique is its diverse, interesting information and the author’s captivating voice. In Dachshund: The Hot Dogger, for example, the text and photos explain how dachshunds were bred to ferret… View →
Going Green
As an environmentalist, I want children to begin thinking about protecting the environment at as young an age as possible. The Going Green series helps to educate young readers while also showing them the practical uses of scientific knowledge and technology. The editors sum up their… 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 →
The Horn Book Guide Review for Football Heroes Making a Difference
Each short biography begins with the player’s career highlights and concludes by showcasing his charitable works (e.g., Urlacher’s commitment to the Special Olympics, McNabb’s work with the American Diabetes Association). View →