Reviews
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 →
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 →
Major Events in U.S. Military History - School Library Journal
The events surrounding major milestones in United States military history are presented in these five volumes. Readers learn about the Confederate capture of Fort Sumter, the specifics of the battles at Lexington and Concord, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Russian attempts to place View →
Life on the Edge - School Library Journal
What’s more extreme: skydiving or shark diving? Both require tons of training, gear, and preparation to ensure your well-being—and even then, safety’s not guaranteed. Scaling Mount Everest shows readers that mountain climbing is intense no matter what, but summiting the tallest mountain… 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 →
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 →
Sports Illustrated Kids: Record Smashers - School Library Journal
Perennial favorite Sports Illustrated Kids is back with another thrilling series for young readers, this one all about great sports moments that have gone down in history. Soccer players like Lionel Messi, Carli Lloyd, and Tim Howard’s record-breaking moments are detailed with exciting… View →
Dangerous Bugs - Booklist
Skin-crawling animal science gets its due in the Dangerous Bugs series (6 titles), which profiles critters one hopes never to encounter in real life. Gargantuan (up to 2 inches), bee-eating arthropods wield their stingers (smooth for repeated use) and strong mandibles (for beeheading) in View →
Skilled and Vocational Trades - School Library Journal
Gr 5–9–This YA hi-lo series is a continuation of an existing series of books about skilled and vocational trades, with an updated look at real estate appraisers, industrial mechanics, police officers, construction and building inspectors, and home health aides. With thorough attention to View →
Heroes of Native American History - School Library Journal
Both legendary figures and unsung heroes are featured in this series. Readers learn about Native American leaders who fought valiantly to preserve their communities against government interference. Nearly every individual spotlighted foresaw the danger of signing treaties over ancestral… View →
Ice Age Animals - School Library Journal
Wolves and tigers and bears, oh my! For readers who have always wanted to know the differences between mastodons and woolly mammoths, these are the books for them. Some favorites such as the saber-toothed tiger and American mastodon are included, but lesser-known gigantic mammals are… 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 →