Reviews
Series Made Simple
The history and current status of animal conservation efforts are introduced through simple language and solid visual content. Readers learn the major causes of the animals’ decline, plus a bit about the actions taken in response. Government acts are the most frequently cited impetus for View →
Series Made Simple
This series delves into the growth process of common fruits, vegetables, and an oak tree. The process is shown sequentially, providing plenty of visual context and opportunities to name both familiar and new concepts. Notably, the life cycle diagrams at the end of each volume provide a… View →
Series Made Simple
Stunning images of backyard bugs will engage and excite young readers in this highly appealing series. Each book begins with a short table of contents with color photographs of common bugs filling every page. Six types of bugs are described in each title, each shown in their natural… View →
Booklist Review of Fossils: What Dinosaurs Left Behind
Owen provides young, dinosaur-crazy children with a basic introduction to fossils and the work of paleontologists in this Dino-Sphere series (10 titles) entry. Incorporating a large font, short sentences, plentiful color photographs, and text boxes into two-page topical spreads… View →
This entry in the STEM Careers series (16 titles) offers a possible path for students who are interested in weather—or need inspiration to focus on school subjects related to science, technology, engineering, and math. The first part of the book not only… View →
These new books in the Watch It Grow series follows the growth of various kinds of plants, as well any fruit (or acorns) they produce. Each book begins by introducing the final product, whether a fruit or the tree itself. It then asks where the plant comes from and the conditions it… View →
These new books in the Watch It Grow series follows the growth of various kinds of plants, as well any fruit (or acorns) they produce. Each book begins by introducing the final product, whether a fruit or the tree itself. It then asks where the plant comes from and the conditions it… View →
In this entry in the All Around the World series (25 titles), young readers get a brief but colorful tour of Guatemala. The first chapter welcomes readers with smiling Guatemalan children, native wildlife (like the quetzal and anteater), and an active volcano. The second chapter offers… View →
Booklist Starred Review of Becoming an Astronaut
Lots of pictures and inviting, informative text offer a glimpse into some of the training that aspiring astronauts need to complete before they’re permitted to travel into space in this installment in the Spaceology series (6 titles). Thoughtful, magazine-style page layouts… View →
These new books in the Watch It Grow series follows the growth of various kinds of plants, as well any fruit (or acorns) they produce. Each book begins by introducing the final product, whether a fruit or the tree itself. It then asks where the plant comes from and the conditions it… View →
School Library Journal Review of Bugged Out! The World's Most Dangerous Bugs
The connection between bugs and bubonic plague, malaria, and other dangers are highlighted in this series. Each title opens with a true story of a human victim, which includes a photo and quotes from the person. Background information follows in clear, well-organized prose. Readers learn View →
Booklist Review of At Home
Using simplicity and consistent text patterns, this I Spy series (8 titles) book is an effective tool for teaching early literacy skills. A series of seven two-page spreads walk readers through a house, where one object is identified in the room and then described with an… View →