Reviews
Totally Silly Science - School Library Journal
Take a deep dive into unbelievable science, from brain freezes to how space toilets work, in this winning new series. Each title takes a topic, such as animals or space, and presents a series of fun facts woven together with the real science behind them. The books live up to their… View →
Military's Most Powerful - School Library Journal
Robots, machine guns, drones, missiles, warships, and more are examined in these eight volumes. The authors discuss how the respective machines work and what they do. The underlying theme is safety for military personnel, highlighting how drones and robots handle dangerous jobs for… 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Mental Health Support - School Library Journal
Gr 8 Up–Addressing serious topics in a hi-lo format, these titles look at crucial issues that are facing teens’ mental health today. The text is broken into bulleted sections or smaller sections for ease of access, and there are several images and photographs used throughout to provide… View →
Developing Digital and Media Literacy Skills - School Library Journal
Gr 6 Up–This is a series on a mission, discussing the great harm that comes with misinformation and how readers can combat it, among other things. Spotting Online Scams and Fraud shows how scammers don’t just go after adults—teens are actually more likely to fall prey, getting sucked… View →
Dangerous Bugs (Bichos peligrosos) - 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 →
Measure It with Math! - School Library Journal
How is the area of a room calculated? What is the difference between imperial and metric units? Can the height of mountains actually change? Readers will find the answers to these and other questions within the titles in this series. Sidebars supplement the main text with details about… View →