Reviews
Jr. Graphic Tales of the Unexplained - School Library Journal
Students diving into this series will discover exciting, thought-provoking tales. Here readers will find accounts of ghosts and hauntings; mysteries not yet fully solved; and creatures that, even after having undergone intense scientific scrutiny, still haven’t been officially declared… View →
Into the Wild Outdoors - Children's Bookwatch
A premier publisher of books in series for children, ‘Into the Wild Outdoors’ is a new 12-volume series for children ages 7- 10 with a focus on the different types of hunting and fishing. . . . Deer Hunting explores the techniques and equipment needed for deer hunting,… View →
Everyday Mindfulness - School Library Journal
Using situations and role-play through stories, these titles take readers on a journey with the families inside each book as they demonstrate mindfulness concepts in common situations such as dinners or shopping trips together. While typical topics, like nature mindfulness and mindful… View →
World Religions - School Library Journal
This series takes readers on a journey through the world’s major religions. Each book presents a clear and thorough exploration of a religion’s history, beliefs, symbols, holidays, and key figures. QR codes offer access to videos, activities, and extra readings, enhancing the text’s… View →
South American Animals (Animales sudamericanos) - School Library Journal
From the dense rainforests of the Amazon to the windswept plains of Patagonia, these books are a fantastic way to introduce children to the magnificent creatures that call South America their home. A variety of animals, including anacondas and sloths, are explored in this series, giving… View →
Kitchen to Career - School Library Journal
This series explores how readers can transform their passion for cooking into a fulfilling profession. Each book delves into the historical background, methodologies, safety standards, daily working conditions, lifestyles, and common practices within different aspects of culinary-related View →
Iconic American Decades - School Library Journal
Social studies standards often seem to be grouped around particular decades—the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, etc.—making this series an excellent option for classroom use. Each book begins with a well-known event such as the Hindenburg disaster, then moves on to highlights in… View →
Paranormal Tech - School Library Journal
Science- and technology-minded students will welcome this well-written, fact-filled series showcasing researchers using actual technological tools to investigate the paranormal. Easy-to-understand prose makes most of the technical language comprehensible. Some readers may find the text a View →
Living Through American History - School Library Journal
Major turning points in American history are presented through descriptive text and abundant images within these titles. Captions for the illustrations add more details, as do sidebars on topics like Japanese internment camps or a recipe for Civil War hardtack. Each narrative wraps up… View →
Manga Drawing with DC - School Library Journal
Illustrated in manga style, each title in this series instructs readers on how to draw characters from the DC universe. Starting with a table of contents and introduction, each title includes a supply list as well as a brief history of the character being drawn. Characters receive a… View →
Totally Not True! - School Library Journal
This fact-packed, accessible series shows students scientific truth debunks false ideas and misinformation. Each volume opens with a “Welcome to TNT” message and explains the scientific method step-by-step. Pages resemble cork boards; throughout, text and captioned photo “evidence” that… View →
Norse Mythology - School Libary Journal
Each title in this set includes three brief chapters about major heroes. The writing is simple and conversational. Strivers will appreciate the series, though some tales are overly complicated, feature too many characters, and include personal or place names that may be difficult to… View →