Reviews
Special Ops
This series examines selected operations designed for specific purposes in the armed forces. Using a similar format, each book includes a basic history, describes the selection and training processes, and discusses the role of the unit today…. reluctant readers may be drawn to the… View →
Hollywood Horses
Fire offers true tales of how horses were used to save lives before the advent of motorized equipment; Hollywood discusses the roles horses have played in the film industry, from the advent of silent pictures to modern cinema…. the two-page sections are easy to read. Many photographs… View →
World Series Superstars
After briefly providing biographical information, Sandler focuses on pivotal moments in the series’ games, illuminating the reasons these players were deemed “most valuable.” The texts’ focus can be scattered, but the excellent action photographs will grab the… View →
Dog Scouts of America
The Dog Scouts offer opportunities for people and pets to work together to learn new skills. Photographs show many different breeds and their human companions working, playing, and providing community service by reading with kids, visiting seniors, and helping raise funds for police dogs. View →
Horn Book Guide Review of Scary Places
This series explores high-interest topics engagingly… Each double-page spread features an actual “scary place,” with paragraphs of history and some examples of spooky happenings…. Accessible language and sensationalized content will keep these books from growing… View →
World Series Superstars
After briefly providing biographical information, Sandler focuses on pivotal moments in the series’ games, illuminating the reasons these players were deemed “most valuable.” The texts’ focus can be scattered, but the excellent action photographs will grab the… View →
Dog Scouts of America
The organization known as Dog Scouts of America (DSA) is introduced with its mission of improving the lives of dogs and their owners. The pets are trained to engage in sports and to participate in other healthy activities. The visually appealing full-color… View →
Hollywood Horses
Bursting with kid appeal, these titles chronicle the use of horses in fighting fires and filming. Pages disseminate information with a paragraph of easy-to-read text; generous, clear photographs; and fun facts, highlighted by borders and a horse icon. Fetty offers a history lesson in the View →
Hidden Walkingsticks
With a minimum of scientific terms, each title describes a few general characteristics of all insects and some distinctive characteristics of those that are featured here. On each chapter spread, several short sentences of text, set against a pastel background, are illustrated by a… View →
Hungry Cockroaches
Most spreads consist of a full-page sharp, color close-up of one or more of the featured insects facing five short sentences of text. In some sections, smaller photos of body parts, egg cases, etc., also appear. The images are remarkably detailed, showing, for example, wing membranes and View →
Bloodthirsty Mosquitoes
Most spreads consist of a full-page sharp, color close-up of one or more of the featured insects facing five short sentences of text. In some sections, smaller photos of body parts, egg cases, etc., also appear. The images are remarkably detailed, showing, for example, wing membranes and View →
Hidden Walkingsticks
With a minimum of scientific terms, each title describes a few general characteristics of all insects and some distinctive characteristics of those that are featured here. On each chapter spread, several short sentences of text, set against a pastel background, are illustrated by a… View →