Reviews
Educator Review of Sports Fun!
In this series, the beginning reader learns details about the various sports. The books highlight the equipment and the rules of the sport. The books include photographs of the sport being played by kids. There are a variety of sports for any young sports fan! The photographs are… View →
Librarian Review of Sports Fun!
These entries in the Sports Fun! Series are a fantastic way to engage beginning readers with a variety of sports. Each title includes bright photos to aid the reader in understanding the simple text with bold words. Readers will learn about where and how to play the sport, how to score… View →
Educator Review of Who's Hoo? Owls!
In this series, the reader learns about specific owls around the world. The books tell about the special characteristics of each owl that help it to survive (talons, sharp beaks, etc.). The books discuss the features of the owls and the size of the owls, including a diagram of each owl’s View →
Booklist Review of Animal Feet
In this toe-tally enjoyable entry in the Amazing Animal Parts series (6 titles) of level 1 readers, simple text and vivid photos introduce several different categories of animal feet: webbed (like ducks’), sticky (like some frogs), clawed (like dogs’ paws), and hooved (like… View →
Booklist Review of Apache Helicopter
Known as a “flying tank,” this U.S. Army attack helicopter is built for action, and military and aircraft enthusiasts are the obvious targets of this accounting of its… Part of the Military Aircraft series (6 titles), this high-interest offering opens with a short fict View →
Booklist Review of Arapaimas
The Wild Animal Families series (4 titles) takes young readers to different habitats to observe their animal groups. This entry opens by explaining why living in groups can be beneficial and stating a clear definition of grassland habitats. Then come the… With a double-pa View →
SLJ Review of Farm Animals
Each adorable volume opens with an alphabetical list of basic sight words that children will encounter in the book. The sentences are brief and simple, but rich in the information very young readers want to know about farm animals: their distinctive sounds; what they look like; how and… View →
SLJ Review of Wild About Cats!
This fact-filled series about big cats includes lots of interesting information for eager readers. Facts about the animals’ habitats, hunting habits, appearance, social grouping, speed, diet, and development are clearly presented. Each volume identifies the cat’s status on the world’s… View →
Booklist Review of Magic Illusions
Budding prestidigitators are privy to a rudimentary look into the art of magic in this selection from the Fantastic Magic series (6 titles). Inside, readers will discover common magical terms introduced throughout in bold (an accompanying glossary and index are appended), a very short… View →
Booklist Review of Grassland Animal Groups
The Wild Animal Families series (4 titles) takes young readers to different habitats to observe their animal groups. This entry opens by explaining why living in groups can be beneficial and stating a clear definition of grassland habitats. Then come the creatures! With a double-page… View →
Booklist Review of The Vietnam War
Written in easy-to-understand text, Faust skillfully provides a framework for understanding one of the most highly controversial wars in history that began in 1955 and spanned almost 20 years, igniting protests in the U.S. and around the world. The powerful photographs and eye-catching… View →
Booklist Review of Biology Basics: Need to Know
These titles in the Biology Basics series explore important concepts about biology and the interrelationships of plants, animals, climates, and habitats. Each book will draw in readers with vibrant photos, engaging fact boxes, and compelling infographics that further illuminate the… View →