Reviews
Booklist Review of Firefighters on the Water
Opening with the heart-stopping story of a boat on fire with an injured person aboard, this Firefighter Heroes series offering invites beginning readers to learn about firefighters working in a unique environment. View →
SLJ Review of Regions of the United States
How far west is the Midwest? This series introduces regional American cultures to lower elementary readers. View →
SLJ Review of In the News: Need to Know
This series presents fresh coverage of a variety of current topics, with the common thread that newsworthy events are happening in these fields. View →
Booklist Review of Sugar Gliders
Soaring in with maximum cuteness, a sugar glider flits from branch to branch, lapping up sap and eventually returning to its family nest in a hollow bit of tree trunk. Close-up photos of these squirrel-like creatures are the focal points of each page or spread and complement the book’s… View →
SLJ Review of Getting Around in My Town
Using public transportation is a common, relatable experience for many children and their families, so this informative series will be welcome, particularly by vehicle fans. View →
SLJ Review of Staying Safe
These titles present important topics simply and clearly, and are designed to empower, but not alarm, young readers. Each volume opens with ideas for adults to help children navigate the… Succinct and informative sentences are chock-full of sensible advice that’s easy and pr View →
SLJ Review of Legendary Lives
These attractive volumes will be appreciated by young readers, and selectors should consider View →
SLJ Review of Health Helpers
Positivity and reassurance are hallmarks of this series. With brief sentences and minimal texts per page, these titles outline reasons why someone might need to visit particular doctors. View →
SLJ Review of Countries of the World
Younger readers step into the wide world in these basic introductions to the location, climate, and culture of different… These books do not have historical or political information, concentrating instead on each country’s culture and traditions. For example, they each co View →
SLJ Review of War Histories
The Gulf War, Korean War, and War on Terror are sometimes missed or rushed through in classrooms, especially for younger grades, and these titles offer and introduction to these conflicts. View →
SLJ Review of Extreme Sports
Readers will explore the mechanics of extreme sports through the lens of physics in this series. It delves into the science behind impressive moves, such as how gravity and buoyancy work together to keep a surfboard riding a wave, or how weight shifts enable a surfer to… These View →
SLJ Review of Community Workers
This early beginner series introduces students to the world of work, emphasize that these professionals work hard and are essential to their communities. View →