Reviews
Las estaciones (Seasons) - Reviewed by School Library Journal
Readers will enjoy recognizing their favorite seasonal activities in this series. Perfect for both one-on-one and group reading, these titles support dialogic reading and early literacy skills. Educators and caretakers can ask, “What do you see?” Each page features colorful images and… View →
¿De dónde viene? (Where Does It Come From) - Reviewed by School Library Journal
This series explains how commodities (honey, jam, cheese, pickles, pizza, and bread) are made. The titles feature a clever combination of infographics, colorful fonts and accents, and photo glossaries. Del jardín al pepinillo (From Garden to Pickle) makes this series stand out: Basic… View →
¿Qué pasa con eso? (Where Does It Go?) - Reviewed by School Library Journal
Where does a letter go after you put it in the mailbox? What happens to the trash after the garbage truck takes it away? This fascinating series showcases aspects of everyday life through step-by-step processes. Each step is explained through words and pictures, which offer plenty of… View →
Where Does It Go? - Reviewed by School Library Journal
Simple sentences make this series an excellent choice for young readers. Children who are obsessed with garbage trucks will enjoy Where Does Garbage Go? and Where Does Recycling Go? Both focus on the ecological benefits of recycling and provide tips to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Where… View →
SLJ Review of Animal Babies
These titles for younger readers provide appealing photographs supported by just the right amount of information. Each title focuses on the animal’s earliest years. Baby Horses, for example, covers birth, first steps, diet, and growth; the conclusion reveals when the grown animal will be View →
SLJ Review of Creepy Crafts & More
The projects described in these books include a costume item, a decorative piece, an edible object, and a toy. Readers try folding origami, mixing slime, sewing, and baking. Step-by-step instructions feature a photo or two, although they don’t show hands executing the actions involved.… View →
SLJ Review of Whose Poo?
These books turn scatology into a guessing game. A different biome is spotlighted in each title, with various types of poo introduced along with clues to the identity of their makers. Labels point out details such as color and consistency, and three animals are suggested. After studying… View →
Around Town - Reviewed by School Library Journal
This series for beginning readers explores a variety of locations, from airports to farmer’s markets to museums. The opening pages offer tools to support fluency and comprehension; high-frequency and content-area words are highlighted. Thoughtful before-and-after reading activities,… View →
SLJ Review of What Makes a Community?
Early readers will enjoy learning about some popular careers in this series. These titles introduce new topics such as laws, uniforms, restaurants, menus, power tools, and goggles. Each book includes information about what each worker does and their societal impact. Short blocks of text… View →
Los estados mentales (States of Mind) - Reviewed by School Library Journal
Short chapters explain why people may feel certain emotions, how to manage those feelings, and how to identify them in others. Siento aburrimiento (I Feel Bored) states that boredom can happen at home or at school and even when we’re doing something we enjoy. Practical ways to handle… View →
SLJ Review of Haunted History
This graphic novel series focuses on high-interest topics and is written in simple, readable prose. The books don’t claim to offer definitive evidence but detail witness accounts. The disclaimer states each title is a “dramatization based on true events.” The pedestrian comic art, which… View →
U.S. Armed Forces - Reviewed by School Library Journal
These titles spotlight the U.S. military branches. Job descriptions are explained in simple language. Special services are mentioned, such as the Navy SEALS and Army Rangers. Some weapons are featured, including the C-5M Galaxy aircraft, the M1 Abrams tank, and… View →