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Ho Chi Minh (Essential Lives) – School Library Journal
Opening with his 1945 speech declaring Vietnam’s freedom and naming himself president, this biography continues with a brief summary of Ho Chi Minh’s accomplishments. Johnson then goes back to his childhood and moves through his life chronologically. Several potentially confusing points, View →
Cool Stuff for Reading & Writing (Cool Stuff) – Booklist
The Cool Stuff series presents a pretty irresistible package for those inclined to glue, paint, and pin. This volume addresses the readers, journalists, and poets out there who appreciate the authenticity and personalization that print provides by offering up to six different ways View →
Dogs Set 9 – Horn Book Guide
Easy-to-read. . .texts help young animal lovers decide which breed of dog is best suited to them. . . . The vivid photographs will be winners with dog lovers. View →
World of Mythology Set 2 – School Library Journal
Ollhoff writes in a clear and engaging fashion, presenting complex issues in a way that will be easy for youngsters to grasp. The photographs and reproductions of art tie directly into the texts; the short biographies of various gods in each book will be helpful to beginners. Strong… View →
World of Mythology Set 2 – Horn Book Guide
Reproductions of ancient artwork as well as modern illustrations provide colorful portraits of the featured gods. View →
Cool Stuff – Horn Book Guide
The six to ten unusual craft projects in each of these books will intrigue creative middle schoolers. . . . Directions are clear and photos show finished objects. . .[and] introductions, safety points, and conclusions frame the projects. View →
Sports Gear – Horn Book Guide
Each volume introduces equipment used in a variety of sports including baseball, badminton, table tennis, and waterskiing. The format includes an up-close look at the item, explanatory text, and a photograph of the gear in action: “Golfers use sticks called clubs. . . .A putter is… View →
Inside the NBA – Horn Book Guide
Rich with facts, play by play game details, and an abundance of archival photographs, these volumes provide engaging histories. . . . The squads’ triumphs and tragedies are supported by stats, quotes, and anecdotes. View →
Super Simple Bend & Stretch (Super Simple Exercise) – Booklist
A cheerful introduction to some basic exercises. View →
Countries of the World Set 1 – Horn Book Guide
Chapters. . .cover all the expected details for report-writers: geography, flora and fauna, history, people, culture, politics, economics, and contemporary life. Vivid photographs and useful maps in an eye-pleasing design enliven the presentation. View →
Military Vehicles – Horn Book Guide
Reluctant readers and military buffs will appreciate the readable. . .texts enhanced by large captioned photographs. View →
Children's Authors Set 6 – Horn Book Guide
These accessible. . .biographies provide introductory overviews of the lives and works of popular children’s authors. Many engaging photos of the writers are included. . . View →
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