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Cover: Special Reports Set 5

Special Reports Set 5 – Booklist

With a focus on current events, these titles in the Special Reports series provide an accessible and balanced approach to recent headline news. Important resources for understanding today’s issues. View →

 
Cover: Core Library Guide to COVID-19

Flattening the Curve (Core Library Guide to COVID-19) – Booklist

The concise, clear text presents ways that readers can try to stop COVID-19 from spreading, including handwashing, wearing masks, and social distancing. Timely and scientifically valid. View →

 
Cover: Fashion Figures

Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen: Chic, High-Fashion Designers (Fashion Figures) – Booklist

…the bulk of the material is devoted to the Olsens’ fashion philosophies, style, and design endeavors. The text sticks to the facts, giving no space to rumors surrounding the twins, and emphasizes their commitment to timeless, well-made designs that are also affordable. Even… View →

 
Cover: Cultural Celebrations

Lunar New Year (Cultural Celebrations) – Booklist

An approachable, robust introduction to the lunar new year with ample visual appeal. View →

 
Cover: US Military Careers

US Army (US Military Careers) – Booklist

Well-organized text provides detail without being overwhelming or dull, and large, color photographs give a close-up view of the military in action. View →

 
Cover: Science Adventurers

Science Adventurers – Booklist

Excellent narratives pull readers in from the start, allowing them to step into the shoes of the different scientists, making these well-researched titles fast and interesting reads. Both interesting and informative, this series is sure to captivate. View →

 
Cover: Race and American Law

Race and American Law – School Library Connection

Harris’ explanations are clear and allow young readers to easily understand complex subjects. The topic overviews are ideal for history, civics, or classroom libraries. Harris’ texts are perfect for middle schools where value is placed on content that is not overly simplified but also… View →

 
Cover: Science Adventurers

Science Adventurers – School Library Connection

The books are comprehensive, replete with informative materials, and submerge the reader within the environment of each scientific field. This is a well-written series about exceptional science adventurers in some of the more uncommon science fields. Recommended. View →

 
Cover: Hip-Hop Artists Set 2

Hip-Hop Artists Set 2 – School Library Connection

Fans of music, pop culture, or hip-hop will enjoy this series for its brief, timely, diverse, and essential facts about some of today’s young musical artists. Recommended . View →

 
Cover: Unconventional Science

Unconventional Science – School Library Connection

The science examined in each title is simple yet innovative, and students will be fascinated by the information they will learn and the amazing facts that are presented. View →

 
Cover: Freedom's Promise Set 3

Freedom's Promise Set 3 – Booklist

Students will find well-researched and informative titles in the Freedom’s Promise series. The short sentences, large photographs, charts, and diagrams will keep young researchers interested. Related links to videos and articles, quotes, suggested activities, and thoughtful questions… View →

 
Cover: Casas de animales (Animal Homes)

Casas de animales – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Readers young and old will marvel over this sweet early ­literacy series that is ideal for collections serving Spanish-speaking children and families. View →

 
Cover: Xtreme Rescues

Xtreme Rescues – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Solid titles that provide clear information on these famous rescues. View →

 
Cover: American Crime Stories

American Crime Stories – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

True crime stories continue to fascinate; those looking for information on these famous cases will find these books helpful. View →

 
Cover: Guidebooks to the Unexplained

Guidebooks to the Unexplained – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Good-quality photos and illustrations are atmospheric. Recommended for school and large public library collections. View →

 
Cover: Animales de Australia (Australian Animals)

Animales de Australia – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

School libraries will definitely want to consider this slightly more advanced series on adorable Australian critters. View →

 
Cover: ¡Súper geología! Set 2 (Geology Rocks! Set 2)

¡Súper geología! Set 2 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

This series corresponds to science curricula for the elementary grades, making it an essential purchase for school libraries. View →

 
Cover: Explore the United States

Explore the United States – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

The series does a wonderful job of portraying each state in a positive light, highlighting its important role in America’s past and present. This appealing series will make children proud of their home state. View →

 
Cover: ¡A medir! (Measure It!)

¡A medir! – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Ideal for any early literacy collection in a school, public library, or day care. View →

 
Cover: Game On!

Game On! – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

This serious nonfiction approach to the development and success of popular electronic games is wrapped in a design and illustration package that keeps interest high. With standard back matter (time line and ­glossary) and nonfiction organization, these books give readers the chance to… View →