Reviews
The Horn Book Guide Review for Defining Moments: Super Athletes
Powered by high-action captioned photos filling a large portion of every page, these books highlight the athletic accomplishments of two sports stars, culminating in their gold medal performances in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 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 →
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 →
No Backbone! Insects
These accessible, fully illustrated guides illuminate the invertebrate world for young readers. Enlarged photographs. 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 →
Matt Hasselbeck
Ben Roethlisberger, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Matt Hasselbeck were recommended in Booklist’s September 2009 Sports Series Roundup. 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 →
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 →
LaDainian Tomlinson
Ben Roethlisberger, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Matt Hasselbeck were recommended in Booklist’s September 2009 Sports Series Roundup. View →