Reviews
Moray Eel
Moray Eel and Portuguese Man-of-War were recommended in the October 2009 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction. View →
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 →
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 →
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 →
No Backbone! Insects
These accessible, fully illustrated guides illuminate the invertebrate world for young readers. Enlarged 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 →
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 →
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 →
LaDainian Tomlinson
Ben Roethlisberger, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Matt Hasselbeck were recommended in Booklist’s September 2009 Sports Series Roundup. View →